Every four years, swimming received increased attention as a result of the Olympic games. This summer, the U.S. Olympic Swim Team made a big splash in the pool, winning 30 medals as millions of viewers cheered them on. As a sport and recreational activity, swimming is undervalued, and typically, once the Olympic flame is extinguished,…
In this episode, we are joined by Dustin Jesberger, PT, DPT from RUSH Physical Therapy who shares insight into common injuries in the performing arts industry. Dustin explains the types of injuries seen in the performing arts space and his role in helping keep these performers as healthy as possible. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=46038223″ width=”100%” height=”200px”…
Eric Ridings, B.S., LMT, joins the podcast to talk about recovering from various degrees of injury and how he helps his clients develop a return to optimal performance in their sport. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=45936263″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”dark” playlist=”false” playlist-continuous=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”left” hide-logo=”true” hide-likes=”false” hide-comments=”true” hide-sharing=”false” hide-download=”false”] After graduating with a degree in Exercise Science, Eric…
We have all heard the old adage, You are what you eat. The nutrients that you put into your body dictate your overall health, function and performance in any activity you do. A similar motto could be, You are how you train. The way you move is important. Allowing your body to move in the…
Tennis is one of the most popular sports in the world, a game played by thousands of people every day. Professional tennis players put their bodies through rigorous exercise while training and even more so when they take to the court in a competitive match. The very nature of the game, with all the stopping…
Whether you play sports for competition or fitness, you don’t want to be sidelined with an injury. Time away from the game or forced inactivity is something we all want to avoid. While it is impossible to prevent every injury, taking preventative action can go a long way. Use these general rules for injury prevention…
Whether you’re new to the sport of triathlon or jumping back in after a longer break in racing, many are excited to drop any weight gained during the past year. Its the perfect time of year to get outside and back to racing. While triathlons are a great way to push our bodies and are…
If you are a runner, lets face it, getting injured stinks. It doesn’t matter if you are training for a marathon or preparing for your first community race, being knocked off course with pain can be very hard to handle mentally and physically. Be forewarned: injuries are very common among runners. Recent research estimates that…
Summer running season is here and the good news is longer daylight hours and no more running in the dark plus warmer temps and fewer layers. If you are training for a big race, like a marathon, or just running to stay fit, managing the sun and heat should be part of your overall plan….
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…
That nagging case of tendinitis has flared up again, throwing you off your game and keeping you away from the sport you love. These recurrent injuries (injuries that repeatedly affect a specific area of the body) can particularly affect people who compete in a single sport, such as elite-level athletes. Although there are’t any definitive…
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”…