Do you suffer from backaches and pains despite your best efforts? If you’re left wondering what else you can do to mitigate back pain, try
Do you suffer from backaches and pains despite your best efforts? If you’re left wondering what else you can do to mitigate back pain, try
Not all P.T.s are created equal. Find a professional who values evidence over anecdote. In some instances, physical therapy can be as effective as surgery,
If you were to ask someone working at a molecular diagnostic company about the worst kind of injuries for an athlete, they are likely to
Presented by Vericel: In this Episode, Dr. Brian Cole explains tears to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), which impacts around 500,000 people each year. Learn about
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
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
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
Bicep tendonitis develops when a tendon in the biceps muscle swells and becomes inflamed. It usually occurs with other problems with the shoulder, such as
In this episode, Dr. Cole and Steve break down how an injury like the one sustained by Chicago White Sox OF Luis Robert happens, the
Athletes are never terrified to get hurt; in fact, it goes with the territory. What’s petrifying to them, though, is getting injured and spending a
While it is Americas favorite pastime, baseball is known for being a slower paced and long duration sport that can place strain on the body.
Ted Kurlinkus, PT, DPT, from RUSH Physical Therapy, joins Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul to discuss how physical therapy helps patients manage pain and
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