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 baseball players and other throwing athletes, especially pitchers, this means a lot of throwing. The Anatomy and Mechanisms of the Throwing Motion The physical act of throwing a baseball is…
Not having to think about going up and down stairs and not having to worry about knee pain in inconvenient places, just months after surgery, is really meaningful. As a physician, Courtney likes to work on the cutting edge of medicine. So when she heard MACI could repair her damaged knee cartilage with her own…
Dr. Brian Cole from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center talks with his co-host Steve Kashul about current injuries in MLB players: bone spurs in the elbow, carpel tunnel syndrome and other common injuries experienced by pitchers. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=44105525″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”dark” playlist=”show” playlist-continuous=”false” autoplay=”false” live-autoplay=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”right” hide-logo=”true” hide-likes=”false” hide-comments=”true” hide-sharing=”false” hide-download=”false”]
Video Presented by JRF Ortho: The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of four ligaments that are crucial to the stability of your knee. It is a strong fibrous tissue that connects the femur to the tibia. A partial or complete tear of your ACL will cause your knee to become less stable and feel…
Tibia fractures are complicated injuries, typically requiring many months of recovery before a return to sports; An open fracture, in which the broken bone is exposed to the outside environment through a break in the skin is a serious and unique situation requiring emergency, complex treatment; Timing of return to sports after treatment for an…
Dr. John Fernandez talks about the variety of hand injuries and how they are treated. Dr. Fernandez has created and innovated some of the advanced surgeries currently popularized in the treatment of the hand, wrist, and elbow. His original research has led to techniques minimizing surgical trauma while maximizing outcomes. As an inventor, he holds…
What is Bromantane, you may ask Well, Bromantane, which trades as Ladasten, is a drug that’s believed to positively affect brain function in people. Do you feel like you sometimes suffer from a lack of focus, or depression, and anxiety If some reports are anything to go by, then Bromantane is what you may need….
An estimated 500,000 U.S. high school students play competitive volleyball and four times as many of them are girls. With that many kids playing volleyball, injuries are bound to follow. But, when you think of volleyball injuries, you probably think of an ankle sprain or shoulder pain, right This was not the case for talented…
Certified Integrative Health Coach, Karen Malkin from Karen Malkin Health Counseling talks about the types, causes and treatment for chronic inflammation; how we can manage stress, sleep patterns and environmental toxins to enhance our overall health and longevity. (KarenMalkin.com) [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=43979153″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”dark” playlist=”show” playlist-continuous=”false” autoplay=”false” live-autoplay=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”right” hide-logo=”true” hide-likes=”false” hide-comments=”true” hide-sharing=”false”…
Knee pain in young gymnasts is a common complaint. Many times these young athletes begin having pain due to overuse of the area. A common overuse injury is Osgood-Schlatters disease (OSD). OSD is inflammation of the patellar ligament below the kneecap. Often, there is a painful bump below the kneecap (the tibial tuberosity) where the…
Dr. Brian Cole from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center talks with his co-host Steve Kashul about the causes, symptoms and treatment for shoulder injuries and bone bruises in young athletes. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=43938445″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”dark” playlist=”show” playlist-continuous=”false” autoplay=”false” live-autoplay=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”right” hide-logo=”true” hide-likes=”false” hide-comments=”true” hide-sharing=”false” hide-download=”false”]
LeeAnn Hulteen, PT, Cert. MDT from Athletico Physical Therapy- Home Therapy Services talks about Physical Therapy in the Home: Are you planning a joint replacement or other surgery? Do you have difficulty leaving your home due to mobility or transportation issues? Or, would you simply prefer the convenience of receiving physical therapy services in the…