Brian Whittington, PT, DPT, CMTPT for Athletico Physical Therapy The shoulder is a complex joint that consists of a “ball” on one side and a “socket” on the other. Due to this construction, the shoulder is classified as “ball-and-socket” joint. To gain a better perspective on the size of this ball-and-socket joint, think of a…
I am an avid hiker. I don’t travel long distances to hike, the Sandia Mountains are located on the east side of Albuquerque and I can enjoy myriad trails year round. I know, many places don’t have mountains to hike it, but this isn’t about hiking per se, more about noticing your surroundings while getting…
Does Yoga Build Strength?; Do Men Loose Weight Faster than Woman?; How Much Ice is Too Much? This regular segment of ?Ask the Doctor? addresses questions submitted by Sports Medicine Weekly followers.?Dr. Brian Cole from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush will be discussing the above topics: Sports Medicine Weekly on 670 The Score If you have…
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 autoimmune disease that has a severe impact on the joints and can affect other parts of the body as well due to severe swelling. For a professional athlete a diagnosis…
Dr. Nik Verma of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and head team physician for the Chicago White Sox goes ?Inside the Clubhouse? and shares some of his favorite training room stories with Steve Kashul. Dr. Verma credits his success to the valuable professionals and support staff that help keep our players healthy and fit. Dr. Verma…
Dr. Jack Kickless from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush talks to Steve Kashul and Dr. Nik Verma about cold and flu prevention and exercise restrictions when you are sick. Dr. Nickless was born and raised in the South suburbs of Chicago. He completed his undergraduate training at Loyola University Chicago, where he also played ice hockey….
Recovery time required for a young baseball player after an elbow injury; Controversial use of a weighted ball conditioning program to increase throwing velocity This regular segment of ?Ask the Doctor? addresses questions submitted by Sports Medicine Weekly followers.?Dr. Nik Verma?from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush will be discussing the above topics: Sports Medicine Weekly on…
Dr. Nik Verma from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and Steve Kashul talk with Cole Cruz from Coalition Strength and Conditioning about causes of injury that hold us back and how they may be different from current perception: shoulder impingement, lower back pain and knee pain. Cole Cruz is the Owner of Coalition Strength and Conditioning…
The definition of BMI; Snack ideas for efficient recovery following a?workout; Strategy for prevention of concussions This regular segment of ?Ask the Doctor? addresses questions submitted by Sports Medicine Weekly followers. Dr. Nik Verma from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush will be discussing the above topics: Sports Medicine Weekly on 670 The Score If you have…
If you walk more than 3 miles per day, you lead an active lifestyle. When you lead an active lifestyle, you need more protein than inactive women–but you may not need as much as you think. According to the Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, active adults should get about 12 to 15 percent of their daily…
Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul discuss 5 total body workout machines that put your treadmill to shame plus the latest trends in workout equipment and apps. For the latest in fitness, nutrition and injury recovery, tune-in every Saturday morning at 8 AM CST to hear Sports Medicine Weekly with Dr. Brian Cole from Midwest…
Stem cell injections: use, cost & coverage; comparison with fat cells and PRP injections; The importance of being cautious and well informed before making decisions for treatment; Restarting workouts after a major competition like a marathon, treatment recommendations for? dealing with pain, overuse and various other running injuries.? This regular segment of ?Ask the Doctor?…