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Blog | Dr. Brian Cole | Injury | Knee | Prevention | Science | Sports | Treatment
Knee Sprain – What Is It?
A knee sprain is an injury of the ligaments, tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect the bones of the upper and lower leg at the knee joint. The knee joint has four major ligaments. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)?? The ACL and the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) bridge the inside of the knee joint, forming…
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RECURRENT INJURIES BEDEVIL RUGBY PLAYERS POST-RETIREMENT
Governing bodies need to do more to prevent recurrent injuries in rugby players and to support them after retirement from sport, Durham University researchers say. In the study, ?Cumulative Sport-Related Injuries and Longer Term Impact in Retired Male Elite- and Amateur-Level Rugby Code Athletes and Non-Contact Athletes: A Retrospective Study, amateur rugby union and league…
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NEW GUIDELINES FOR ATHLETIC SPINE INJURIES
On September 26, 2015 when Devon Gale joined his Southern University teammates on the football field to play against University of Georgia, he had no idea how dramatically his life would change in just one moment, in just one tackle from the opposing team. A fractured C6 vertebrae may have left him paralyzed from the…
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The Effect of Cortisol When Recovering From A Sports Injury
There are approximately 3.5 million sports injuries each year in the US, with sprains and strains being the most common. Recovering from a sports injury can be stressful if all you want to do is get back to your favorite hobby, but this stress can slow down recovery times due to higher levels of cortisol…
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Prehab Exercises to Perform at Home
Preparing for surgery?is critical for successful outcomes after your operation. The Ivy Rehab Network offers a comprehensive?prehab?training plan that helps individuals recover faster after surgery, improve outcomes, and reduce post-op concerns. The Ivy Prehab Strength & Conditioning Plan is an investment in your post operative recovery, allowing you to receive concierge care, from your surgeon…
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670TheScore | Basketball | Injury | Knee | Podcast Episodes | Sports | Therapy | Training | Treatment
NBA player’s recovery from torn ACL
Steve Kashul and Dr. Brian Cole visit with Chicago Bulls player Max Strus about his recovery from torn ACL including the physical and mental challenges. Tune-in Sports Medicine Weekly at its new time every Sunday, 7 AM/c WSCR 670 AM Podcast Segments are always available to hear on the SportsMedicineWeekly Blog,”Apple,”Google,”Spotify,”Pandora,”YouTube,”iHeartRadio and many other Podcast…
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670TheScore | Ask the Doctor | Dr. Brian Cole | Injury | Knee | Podcast Episodes | Science | Shoulder | Therapy | Treatment
ASK THE DOCTOR: Benefits of Blood Flow Restriction in Surgical Rehab; Gel vs. Cortisone Injections for Joint Pain Relief
This Podcast segment of ?Ask the Doctor? addresses questions submitted by Sports Medicine Weekly followers.?Dr. Brian Cole?and?Steve Kashul?discuss the above topics: Tune-in Sports Medicine Weekly at its new time every Sunday, 7 AM/c WSCR 670 AM Podcast Segments are always available to hear on the SportsMedicineWeekly Blog,?Apple,?Google,?Spotify,?Pandora,?YouTube,?iHeartRadio?and many other?Podcast Channels If you have a question…
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670TheScore | BandGrip | Dr. Brian Cole | Podcast Episodes | Science | Treatment | Videos
Advancements in Wound Closure Technology
This Podcast Segment features Dr. Cole and Steve Kashul discussing BandGrip: THE FIRST MINIMALLY INVASIVE WOUND CLOSURE DEVICE FEATURING PATENTED MICRO-ANCHOR TECHNOLOGY BandGrip Micro-Anchor Skin Closures can improve patient experience both in recovery and at home on their own. The familiar look and feel can bring a sense of normalcy and confidence through the healing…
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670TheScore | Ask the Doctor | Basketball | Coronavirus | Dr. Brian Cole | Podcast Episodes | Prevention | Sports | Training | Treatment
ASK THE DOCTOR: New Safety Protocols for Surgery; NBA-Chicago Bulls and Team Doctor Activities during Pandemic
This Podcast is presented by Flexion Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel, local therapies for the treatment of patients with musculoskeletal conditions, beginning with osteoarthritis (OA), a type of degenerative arthritis. Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul discuss the above topics submitted by Sports Medicine Weekly followers. If you…