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Percussive Massage Devices: Muscle Relief in the Palm of Your Hand
BySports Medicine Weekly June 27, 2022June 27, 2022

In this week’s episode of Sports Medicine Weekly, Dr. Cole reviews some of the evidence-based benefits of the increasingly popular Percussive massage devices. Percussive massage devices, which are sometimes referred to as “massage guns”, have become increasingly popular among recreational athletes for therapeutic use. They use targeted percussive or vibration pressure to stimulate blood flow…

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Fifty Years of Title IX: Celebrating Women in Sports
BySports Medicine Weekly June 22, 2022June 21, 2022

June 23 marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX, a groundbreaking federal law that prohibited sex discrimination in education, stating that, “no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving…

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Becoming a Sports Injury Nurse: All You Should Know
BySports Medicine Weekly June 20, 2022October 13, 2026

If you love helping people and sports, you should consider a career in sports injury nursing.Unlike other nursing programs, choosing to become a sports injury nurse may provechallenging, but ultimately rewarding. It provides an excellent opportunity for nurses whoenjoy attending to athletes and sports personnel. Like other careers, there’s a lot you should know before…

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The Role of Psychological Factors In Sports Injury Management
BySports Medicine Weekly June 19, 2022October 14, 2026

A sports injury is something all athletes fear, even though they know that there is always a risk of sustaining one on the field. In some sports, the risks could be significantly higher than in others, like in the case of contact sports that often have an intense physical strain on the body. Due to…

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A Conversation with Six-Time X Games Medalist, Grete Eliassen
BySports Medicine Weekly June 6, 2022October 15, 2026

In this week’s episode of the Sports Medicine Weekly podcast, Dr. Brian Cole is joined Grete Eliassen. Grete is a six-time Winter X Games medalist, a four-time U.S. Open champion, a Winter Dew Tour silver medalist, and is the world record holder in the Women’s Hip Jump. She broke the record in 2010 when she…

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Tips For Helping Athletes Recover from Varicose Veins
BySports Medicine Weekly June 5, 2022August 17, 2023

Varicose veins are a common issue for athletes, as the constant pressure on the legs caused by running and jumping can lead to vein inflammation and swelling. While there is no cure for varicose veins, there are a number of ways that athletes can help to ease the symptoms and improve their overall health. In…

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A Beginner’s Guide To A Career In Sports Psychology
BySports Medicine Weekly June 1, 2022October 23, 2023

If you are fascinated by the human psyche, enjoy helping others improve themselves, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, a career in sports psychology may be for you. With an increasing focus on mental skills training as well as physical performance training in the world of athletics and sports, more and more job opportunities are…

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How a Collegiate Athlete is Making her Comeback from Cartilage Damage
BySports Medicine Weekly May 24, 2022

In this week’s episode of the Sport’s Medicine Weekly Podcast, Dr. Brian Cole is joined by UCLA Beach Volleyball athlete Lindsey Sparks to discuss her comeback from a cartilage injury to the underside of her patella (knee cap), as well as a torn medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL). Lindsey is an academic senior, studying psychology, with…

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The Benefits of Cross Training
BySports Medicine Weekly May 17, 2022May 17, 2022

In this week’s episode of the Sports Medicine Weekly podcast, Dr. Brian Cole, head team physician for the Chicago Bulls, and team physician for the Chicago White Sox shares the benefits of cross training. As a sports medicine doctor and team physician for professional athletes, Dr. Cole is often asked about the benefits of cross…

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Runners Are Often Lacking These 5 Vitamins
BySports Medicine Weekly May 16, 2022October 14, 2026

Whether you want to participate in a marathon, triathlons, or any other running game, you should never compromise your daily diet. However, runners often forget to treat their nutritional deficiencies while planning healthy meals. That’s why the following guide highlights the importance of five essential vitamins that every runner must include in their daily routine….

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Can someone sue after getting a sports injury?
BySports Medicine Weekly May 15, 2022October 14, 2026

Sports injuries are often a common part of participating in athletic activity and often aren’t considered to be anyone’s fault. However, in some cases, it is possible to sue after getting a sports injury if there was some form of neglect or malicious intentions. If you have reliable proof and believe that you could have…

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Becoming A Sports Physical Therapist: Things You Should Know Beforehand
BySports Medicine Weekly April 23, 2022October 10, 2024

More people are now aspiring to become sports physical therapists. Here’s some advice on getting started on your journey to becoming one. Becoming a sports physical therapist can be an option if you are interested in sports but don’t want to be an athlete. This job requires a lot of knowledge and training, and experience…

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