Golfers who play on a regular basis are bound to experience injuries from time to time. One common condition among golfers is medial epicondylitis, a form of tendonitis commonly referred to as golfer’s elbow. Symptoms include tenderness and occasional sharp pains on the inside of the elbow, caused by inflammation or tiny tears in tendons…
The difference between Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis; The possibility of increasing lung capacity thru supplements; The?difference in recovery between shoulder replacement vs. shoulder repair surgery and how physical therapy benefits and speeds healing; Safely bringing little league and youth pitchers into a new season. This regular segment of ?Ask the Doctor? addresses questions submitted by Sports…
TJ Sullivan, Director of Instruction and Center Manager of GOLFTEC in Oak Brook, Illinois, discusses how best to prepare for the upcoming golf season. T.J. has taught for over 11 years and given over 18,000 lessons with GOLFTEC. He is?a?Certified PGA Member in Teaching and Coaching and a Proponent Group Associate Member. He is a…
Patrick Pauley from Athletico Physical Therapy talks with Steve and Dr. Cole about the unique characteristics of the Overhead Athlete, types of overhead throwing injuries; causes, prevention and treatment. There’s more to throwing than just the motion of your arm. There’s actually a whole science dedicated to it-and Athletico offers a comprehensive approach. Our team…
Thoughts on Dr. PALETTA’s PRIMARY REPAIR ON ELBOW vs Tommy John Surgery; Overuse injuries during the conference tournaments that occur right before the NCAA tournament; Glucosamine-Chondroitin for aching joints. This regular segment of ?Ask the Doctor? addresses questions submitted by Sports Medicine Weekly followers.?Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph?is sitting in for?Dr. Brian Cole?from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush…
Dr. William Hasdesman shares his experiences from over 20 years as head team physician for many local high schools.?Dr. Hadesman?is a practicing Orthopedic Surgeon in Elmhurst, IL. Dr. Hadesman graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1982 and has been in practice for 36 years. He completed a residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He…
In this segment Dr. Brian Cole of Midwest Orthopedics at Rush & Steve Kashul talk with Dalton Walker, Team Leader at?Road Runner Sports of Chicago,?about the science of determining the proper? athletic-performance shoe. Dalton explains how several factors including sport, gait and previous injury information will help determine the best fit and best outcome for…
Dr. Brian Cole of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and Steve Kashul interview Dr. Nik Verma, head team physician for the Chicago White Sox, and discuss his participation in spring training. Dr. Verma specializes in treatment of the shoulder, elbow and knee with an emphasis on advanced arthroscopic reconstructive techniques of the shoulder, shoulder replacement, knee…
A discussion with Natalie Graves, AM, LCSW about the Power 5 conferences to approve a new measure to help bolster athletes’ mental health. The legislation was one of several proposals voted on and approved by members of the ACC,”Big 12, Big Ten, SEC and Pac-12 during the NCAA convention in Orlando. The conferences can approve…
Research shows that at only about 2 percent loss of body weight through sweat, performance begins to decline. Gatorade Sports Science Institute scientist Lisa Heaton and dietitian Linda Samuels traveled to the Advocate Center to conduct sweat testing during a Windy City Bulls practice. The results are used to help create personalized fuel and hydration…
David Heidloff, Athletico’s Manager of The Sports Performance Center at MOR in Oak Brook Illinois, talks with Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph and Steve Kashul about the opening of the brand new Sports Performance Center at Rush in Oak Brook IL, what services it offers and how it is different than a typical strength and conditioning facility….
Treatment protocol for tennis elbow; When signs of muscle soreness should not be ignored; The medical side of MLB teams signing free agents and obtaining players via trades This regular segment of ?Ask the Doctor? addresses questions submitted by Sports Medicine Weekly followers. Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph is sitting in for Dr. Brian Cole from Midwest…