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The Changing Responsibilities of An Orthopaedic Surgeon and Team Physician
BySports Medicine Weekly May 4, 2020July 29, 2020

In this full-length podcast, Steve Kashul and Dr. Brian Cole are joined by Dr. Nikhil Verma of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has effected surgical volume, telemdicine initiatives, academic and research responsibilities, and complex decision-making for the team doctors of professional sports teams. Dr. Brian Cole, Managing Partner of Midwest…

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Baseball | Coronavirus | Dr. Brian Cole | Interviews | Midwest Orthopaedics | Science | Sports

Dr. Brian Cole on 670AM The Score
BySports Medicine Weekly April 29, 2020April 29, 2020

Dr. Brian Cole joined Mully and Haugh on 670 The Score on April 16 to discuss how the MLB is engaged in a study focused on helping those impacted by the outbreak. Dr. Cole also discussed how professional sports might resume given the current pandemic. Related post: CHICAGO WHITE SOX HEAD PHYSICIAN DETAILS MLB PARTNERSHIP…

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Aging | Blog | Coronavirus | Fitness | Prevention | Psychology | Running | Science | Sports

Why Walking Matters Now More Than Ever
BySports Medicine Weekly April 21, 2020April 21, 2020

Our upright gait is not just a defining feature of what it means to be human. It also makes our bodies and brains work better. Why does walking make us feel good? We all know that a satisfying stroll changes our outlook. Perhaps we realize it all the more today, when so many of us…

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Six Tips for At-Home Fitness for Dancers
BySports Medicine Weekly April 18, 2020January 20, 2022

The majority of the country has adopted shelter in place policies, which means many of our daily routines have been disrupted. For Joffrey Ballet dancer Derrick Agnoletti, this means being unable to attend daily ballet class and rehearsals with his colleagues. As a physical therapist, I am adjusting treatment sessions in order to continue to…

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670TheScore | Football | Injury | Interviews | Knee | Midwest Orthopaedics | Performance | Podcast Episodes | Sports | Training

NFL Combine Injuries
BySports Medicine Weekly April 7, 2020October 15, 2026

Podcast with Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush joining Steve to discuss NFL combine injuries, particularly hamstring injuries that occur during the 40-yard dash. Although Dr. Bush-Joseph is regarded as a sports medicine and arthroscopic surgical specialist, most of his patients know him by his warm compassionate bedside manner. A graduate of the…

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Dr Brian Cole on Stadium: Impact of COVID on athletes
BySports Medicine Weekly April 5, 2020

Dr. Brian Cole, managing partner, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, and head team physician for the Chicago Bulls, talks with Stadium on the Marquee network about the impact of COVID-19 on pro athletes, including those in the NBA. He also discusses the importance of social distancing during the corona virus pandemic.

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Advice to parents raising young athletes
BySports Medicine Weekly April 2, 2020October 14, 2026

Podcast with Will Haskel of Ivy Rehab Network joining Steve and Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph to talk about advice to parents raising young athletes, from the perspective of a former collegiate athlete, coach, and parent. Will Haskell, Director Of Business Development at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy. @WillHaskell51???Ivy Rehab Network?is made up of?222 physical therapy clinics dedicated…

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NBA Injury Recap
BySports Medicine Weekly March 26, 2020October 15, 2026

Podcast: Do you miss the NBA as much as we do? Steve and Dr. Cole catch up to talk about past NBA injuries, including tibia and fibula fracture management and persistent hamstring injuries. Sports Medicine Weekly on With?Steve Kashul?and?Dr. Brian Cole

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Former Football Player Active Again After Knee Replacement
BySports Medicine Weekly March 22, 2020March 20, 2020

A recent study showed that retired NFL players are at a greater risk of undergoing a total knee replacement than an average person. It concluded that 11% of former pro players will undergo this knee surgery, compared to 1% of the general population. This information was nowhere on West Chicago, IL resident Mark Nigro’s radar…

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The difference between ACL and MCL injuries
BySports Medicine Weekly March 12, 2020October 15, 2026

Podcast with? Steve and Dr. Cole discussing the difference between injuries in the the anterior collateral ligament (ACL) and medial collateral ligament (MCL).?In light of recent NBA injuries, Dr. Cole discusses the anatomy of each ligament and how that influences common injuries. Sports Medicine Weekly on With?Steve Kashul?and?Dr. Brian Cole

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Internal Impingement Shoulder Injuries Overview
BySports Medicine Weekly March 8, 2020October 15, 2026

Internal impingement is a specific type of shoulder injury that is seen primarily in throwing athletes. Internal impingement consists of injury to the following structures: The posterior labrum:?The labrum in the posterior-superior region of the shoulder is often frayed or partially torn. In more severe cases, the tear can extend up towards the?attachment of the…

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Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury Symptoms and Treatment
BySports Medicine Weekly March 7, 2020October 14, 2026

A gamekeeper’s thumb, also called a skier’s thumb, is an injury to one of the important ligaments at the base of the thumb joint. The injury involves the?ulnar collateral ligament (UCL), a band of tough, fibrous tissue that connects the bones at the base of the thumb. This ligament prevents the thumb from pointing too…

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