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The Reasons Why High School Sports Benefit Students
BySports Medicine Weekly December 31, 2021October 14, 2026

Undoubtedly, regular physical activity carries a lot of benefits, contributing to healthier and longer life. It positively affects both mind and body, making them function better. In addition to physical benefits, sports provide high school students with some more advantages. Before we consider why youths should do sports, let’s discuss how to find time for…

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Quad Skates: Grab a Pair and Let the Good Times Roll
BySports Medicine Weekly December 19, 2021December 30, 2021

Puppies, kittens, chocolate, Fridays and roller skates. No, this isn’t a drill to pick the odd one out; it’s just a bunch of universally loved things that make everyone happy. Especially that last one. They see you rollin’, no one’s hatin’. It doesn’t matter if you’re 5 or 55, seeing someone happily sliding down the…

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What Is Swimmer’s Shoulder?
BySports Medicine Weekly December 17, 2021October 14, 2026

Shoulder Impingement in Swimmers Swimmer’s shoulder is a common orthopedic injury in people who swim. It is caused by abnormal rubbing and pinching of the structures in your shoulder. This injury is experienced by about 40% to 90% of swimmers at one time or another. It is also known as rotator cuff impingement syndrome, and…

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The Benefits Of Yoga For Athletes
BySports Medicine Weekly December 3, 2021October 14, 2026

On this episode, we talk with Lesley Bezdek-Cohen, PT, DPT about the different benefits of yoga for athletes. Lesley is the Lead Physical Therapist at Rush Physical Therapy’s Andersonville, Illinois clinic. Lesley danced professionally with ballet and jazz companies prior to going back to school for physical therapy and has been teaching yoga since 2009….

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Kyler Murray, Russell Wilson, Marcus Peters Among NFL’s Worst Injuries Of 2021
BySports Medicine Weekly November 18, 2021January 4, 2022

Cardinals Need A Healthy Kyler Murray The Arizona Cardinals simply haven’t been the same without superstar quarterback Kyler Murray, who missed his second consecutive game in Week 10 with an ankle injury. Murray, widely regarded as the 2021 NFL MVP front-runner before his injury, suffered a left ankle sprain late in the Cardinals’ Week 8…

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The Importance of Wearing Proper Athletic Footwear
BySports Medicine Weekly November 18, 2021October 14, 2026

Whether you’re running, boxing, or cross-training, having decent sports shoes is crucial. Not only is it more difficult mobility-wise with the wrong shoes, but it can also cause injury and derail your fitness journey. As the pandemic encouraged people to participate in more forms of physical activity, the need for the right shoes has grown….

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Top 5 Vein Strengthening Exercises
BySports Medicine Weekly November 12, 2021February 10, 2022

Clogged veins can malfunction and valves can lead to pulmonary embolism. Veins get clogged due to a variety of reasons such as genetic problems and old age factors. Blood starts to accumulate in veins that can badly affect your health. Blood clotting can turn veins to roll out resulting in spider or varicose veins which…

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Three-Sport Athlete Gets Back in the Game
BySports Medicine Weekly October 14, 2021January 25, 2022

Jake’s life was never without sport: as one season ended, another began. Soccer became basketball, basketball became track, and he enjoyed the athletic challenge of each sport. However, constant knee pain threatened to put Jake on the bench. Jake’s knee pain started three years ago and doctors suggested he try stretching and physical therapy to…

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The Impact of Sport on Student’s Health
BySports Medicine Weekly October 13, 2021October 14, 2026

With the ongoing pandemic and the ever-changing challenges in our modern world, sports can boost physical and mental health among college students. For a long time now, millions of people across the world have viewed sports as a way to keep fit and stay healthy. Apart from the physical and mental benefits, there are psychological…

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Most important safety tips for spearfishing in 2021
BySports Medicine Weekly October 10, 2021October 14, 2026

Spearfishing as a sport is no different from most other sports. It is fun, recreational, enjoyable, and also has its rewards. However, this time tools such as a speargun can be potentially harmful, yet are essential for such recreational activity. So, we will give you a run-through of the essentials you need to begin spearfishing,…

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Tissue Recipient Honors Donor
BySports Medicine Weekly October 7, 2021January 25, 2022

As a marathon runner, Jen was accustomed to running through the pain. She tore her meniscus while training for a race and although she tried to take care of it on her own, she ran two more marathons and realized she needed to see a doctor. Three surgeries later, instead of improving, her pain worsened….

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Don’t Miss the Chicago Sports Summit Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m.
BySports Medicine Weekly October 4, 2021October 18, 2026

Sign up today for the 5th Annual Chicago Sports Summit, which takes place tomorrow, October 5th. Sports Medicine Weekly’s own Dr. Brian Cole, Managing Partner, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, will host the 90-minute, virtual event featuring an outstanding line up of the top personalities in sports and sports medicine, including: Erika Nardini, CEO, Barstool Sports,…

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