Basketball shoes are one of the most critical pieces of equipment for a basketball player. They can either make or break your game; if you
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How to recover from a Rectus Femoris Injury
For all sports and fitness enthusiasts out there times can be tough in some instances because after all, our bodies are truly human. We all
The Best Treatments For Patellar Tendonitis
In this week’s episode of the Sports Medicine Weekly podcast, Dr. Brian Cole is joined by a Rush physical therapist to discuss the best ways
The NBA COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocols
In this episode, Dr. Brian Cole breaks down the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols and how the league is working to contain the spread
Don’t Let Shoulder Pain Sideline Summer Fun
Whether your go-to sport is baseball, softball, tennis, volleyball or basketball, they all carry one common thread: dynamic overhead use of the shoulder. Getting back
5 Ways To Prevent Sports-Related Foot Injuries
Playing sports helps people create a sense of community. Moreover, sports promote fitness, they’re enjoyable, and they’re a channel for developing careers for people gifted
SMW Injury Update: Kawhi Leonard
You?re about to listen to a Sports Medicine Weekly Injury Update, where Dr. Brian Cole provides his analysis of major professional sports injuries in just
Ep. 17: Icing Your Pitching Arm Does It Work?
In this episode, Dr. Brian Cole and Steve discuss icing a pitcher’s arm and the perceived benefits. However, no published peer-reviewed research has shown definitively
Ep. 17: Icing Your Pitching Arm Does It Work?
In this episode, Dr. Brian Cole and Steve discuss icing a pitcher’s arm and the perceived benefits. However, no published peer-reviewed research has shown definitively
5 Tips To Reduce Healing Time From A Sports Injury
Athletes are never terrified to get hurt; in fact, it goes with the territory. What’s petrifying to them, though, is getting injured and spending a
Ep 9: NBA COVID Protocol; How the Vaccine Works and why it’s Important; Myth vs. Reality
Dr. Brian Cole provides in depth understanding of the disease and how we can all be protected. What The future holds as herd immunity evolves.
Interview with Zach LaVine: An Athlete’s Perspective on Injury and Working with Team Physicians
Dr. Brian Cole from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush talks with Zach LaVine about his career, his injury and his perspective on working with team physicians.
