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 don’t have the right pair of shoes, it could be hard to play at the top of your game. Wearing the wrong pair of basketball shoes could put you at…
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 love to take part passionately in whatever sporting activity that is dear to us and that could stem from something that requires less energy like golf to high intensity and…
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 to manage and treat patellar tendonitis, more commonly known as jumper’s knee. The patellar tendon connects the patella (knee cap) to the tibia (shin bone) and assists in the extension…
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 10 minutes or less. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=45343222″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”dark” playlist=”show” playlist-continuous=”false” autoplay=”false” live-autoplay=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”left” hide-logo=”true” hide-likes=”true” hide-comments=”true” hide-sharing=”false” hide-download=”false”] Leonard, who had played 34 minutes in the previous…
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 that ice is beneficial to the healing process. So, what is the best way to help a pitcher’s arm recover after throwing? [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=45295173″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”dark” playlist=”show” playlist-continuous=”false”…
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.
Tibia fractures are complicated injuries, typically requiring many months of recovery before a return to sports; An open fracture, in which the broken bone is exposed to the outside environment through a break in the skin is a serious and unique situation requiring emergency, complex treatment; Timing of return to sports after treatment for an…
Interview with Linda Samuels from the Gatorade Sports Science Institute: What information the sweat analysis test collects and how it can improve performance of all-level types of athletes. Good levels of hydration, carbohydrates, and electrolytes are crucial to good sports performance. Karen Malkin, Board Certified Health Coach and Environmental Toxin Specialist, returns to discuss methods…
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