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
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
Podcast with Dr. Cole as he talks about getting injured while skiing and what it is like to get a sports injury as a sports
A pain in the leg can be a real problem, especially for endurance athletes looking to train for their next race. Identifying the cause of
In this segment Dr. Brian Cole of Midwest Orthopedics at Rush, Steve Kashul & Dr. Jeremy Alland discuss Holiday ski trips and what parents (and
Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and Steve Kashul talk with Peter Braun?MS, LAT, ATC, ITAT from ATI Physical Therapy. This discussion focuses
By?Brian Rog?with?Contributions by Peter Braun MS, LAT, ATC, ITAT The effects of time on one?s body are unavoidable and often substantial. Many of us in
Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul talk with Spencer O�??Brien about the challenges professional athletes face during competition while managing rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid Arthritis is an
Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul talk with Spencer O?Brien about the challenges?professional athletes face during competition while managing rheumatoid arthritis.? Rheumatoid Arthritis is an
By Jess Walter Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common in sports such as football, basketball, netball, and alpine skiing. They have a big impact
RECIPIENT OF: PATELLA LIGAMENT ALLOGRAFT H.C. Martensen works in the AlloSource tissue processing core where he is faced with the powerful realities and possibilities of
By?Brian Rog?for ATI Physical Therapy Contributions by: Peter Braun MS, LAT, ATC, ITAT The effects of time on one?s body are unavoidable and often substantial.
By Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP for Athletico Physical Therapy Benefits of Cross Country Skiing Cross country skiing is a relatively low risk sport
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