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
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
Dancers leaps, turns, and lifts can seemingly defy laws of physics. In order to jump higher and turn faster, dancers must implement cross-training for strength
Injury to the biceps muscle and tendon can lead to bicep pain and other symptoms. Causes include overuse of the muscle and trauma, but they
Golfer’s elbow, known more precisely as medial epicondylitis, is an injury to the tendons attached to the medial epicondyle. It is considered an overuse injury
Regular lower body strengthening and stretching can take unwanted stressors off the knee joint, reducing pain. There are several exercises people can try. Doing knee
Arthritis is a common condition of the joints, which leads to pain, stiffness, swelling, and inflammation due to changing joint surfaces. According to the CDC,
Arthritis is a common condition of the joints, which leads to pain, stiffness, swelling, and inflammation due to changing joint surfaces. According to the CDC,
For athletes, there is nothing more frustrating than getting injured. And the pain that accompanies the injuries isn’t even the main issue. It’s the downtime
People play sports for various reasons. For instance, some simply play for the love of competition. Others play to find purpose in life, make friends,
The start of the spring season means that it is finally time for many athletes to implement off-season drills, workouts, and preparation for competition. For
The start of the spring season means that it is finally time for many athletes to implement off-season drills, workouts, and preparation for competition. For
Interview with Karen Shanahan, Facility Manager at Athletico, about marathon training and injury. Karen emphasizes the importance in taking breaks in training especially when a
Beyond the Ice Bucket: Rethinking Cold Therapy for Athletic Recovery August 18, 2026 - Traditional ice-in-a-tub setups rarely hold clinical temperature. Here's what precise cold water immersion actually does for muscle recovery, and how… View More
Heat Acclimatization and Joint Performance: How Late-Summer Training Affects Cartilage and Recovery August 17, 2026 - Dr. Brian Cole explains how heat and dehydration impact cartilage and joint recovery during late-summer training, and when joint pain… View More
The Connection Between Sleep Quality and Athletic Performance August 14, 2026 - Sleep isn't just downtime — it's one of the most powerful, least-used levers for athletic performance. Research links adequate sleep… View More
Why do the Same Running Injuries Keep Coming Back? August 10, 2026 - Repeated injuries in runners often stem from underdeveloped calf and foot muscles, not flawed shoes or form. Strengthening these areas… View More
Coaching Through Athlete Burnout: Recognizing The Signs And Supporting Recovery August 10, 2026 - Learn how coaches can recognize athlete burnout signs, prevent it through workload management, and support recovery with rest, communication, and… View More
Preserving Muscle During GLP-1 Weight Loss: A Training and Nutrition Guide August 7, 2026 - Losing weight on GLP-1 medications? Learn how protein intake, resistance training, and recovery help preserve muscle so your weight loss… View More
The “Weekend Warrior” Gap: How the Same Biologics Pro Athletes Use Are Becoming Accessible to Everyone August 3, 2026 - For decades, there has been an unspoken assumption in sports medicine: that the cutting-edge treatments available to professional athletes, the… View More
The Role of Breathwork in Athletic Recovery and Stress Management July 30, 2026 - Breathwork for Athletic Recovery and Stress Management Meta description: Discover how breathwork improves athletic recovery and lowers stress, plus two… View More
How Incline Walking Increases Calorie Burn (And How to Calculate It Accurately) July 30, 2026 - Discover how incline walking boosts calorie burn without running. Learn the MET formula to accurately calculate your incline treadmill workout… View More
Youth Baseball Summer Leagues: Preventing the Arm Injuries That Peak in Summer July 27, 2026 - Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Brian Cole covers Little Leaguer's elbow, UCL stress, and shoulder injuries in young pitchers, plus Pitch Smart… View More
Weighted Vest vs. Rucksack: Which Is Better for Hiking? July 24, 2026 - Weighted vest or rucksack for hiking? Compare load capacity, biomechanics, calorie burn, and trail utility to pick the right gear… View More
How to Build a Personalized Recovery Routine at Home July 24, 2026 - Learn how to build a personalized recovery routine at home with simple habits, mobility work, smart tracking, and recovery tools… View MoreSports Medicine Weekly® gratefully acknowledges the following partners for their generous support and commitment to the Advancement of Orthopedic and Cell Biology Research at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago through the LiveActive Fund. Learn more about partnering with Sports Medicine Weekly®.