For all sports and fitness enthusiasts out there times can be tough in some instances because after all, our bodies are truly human. We all love to take part passionately in whatever sporting activity that is dear to us and that could stem from something that requires less energy like golf to high intensity and…
What can you do to treat knee cartilage pain? There are a number of surgical knee cartilage repair options available that you and your doctor will consider. Read on for a primer on available treatments that could get you back on your feet. CHONDROPLASTY Also called “debridement and lavage,” a chondroplasty is a knee repair…
Elizabeth M. Pieroth, PsyD, ABPP, MPH, Director of the Concussion Program at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, recently presented a TEDx talk on the topic of concussions. Dr. Pieorth is a Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist who has spent her career dedicated to the assessment and treatment of individuals who suffer concussions. She works with individuals ranging from children to…
Professional athletes are celebrated for possessing extraordinary physical abilities, as well as the incomparable mental toughness necessary to succeed in competitive athletics. With so much attention placed on their seemingly superhuman abilities, it should be no surprise that there’s previously been a stigma about athletes sharing their mental health struggles and appearing weak and vulnerable…
Inflammation. It’s often blamed for a number of diseases, including long-haul Covid. But what exactly is it, and what can you do about it? Inflammation refers to the body’s process of fighting things that harm it in an attempt to heal itself. Basically, it’s the immune system’s response to stimuli that are perceived to be harmful. There…
Injuries are very common when you have an active lifestyle or compete in sports. Immediate medical action is required to prevent worsening and treatment of injuries so you can go back to your daily routine and join competitions. Strengthening and injury prevention programs are necessary to educate yourself on proper and safe movements and techniques…
In this week’s episode of the Sports Medicine Weekly podcast, Dr. Brian Cole is joined by a Rush physical therapist to discuss the best ways to manage and treat patellar tendonitis, more commonly known as jumper’s knee. The patellar tendon connects the patella (knee cap) to the tibia (shin bone) and assists in the extension…
When you hear about sleep apnea you may think of a sedentary person struggling with extra pounds. However, this common sleeping disorder doesn’t pick and choose its target audience based on their fitness level.
Overview Sports medicine physical therapy (PT) may be beneficial for you, considering you are a professional sportsperson or even someone who works at home. Through this, their muscles get under a lot of stress, which makes them susceptible to injury in the activities they like. This form of physical therapy can not only enable you…
Are you in search of a new and innovative way to improve your workouts and see better results? Well consuming CBD after a workout might just be the new trend you are searching for. CBD has been shown to help relieve pain, inflammation as well as mental health issues such as anxiety and depression which…
One of the biggest misconceptions people have about sports medicine is that it aims solely at helping athletes recover from injuries. But, when you think about it more clearly, it becomes clear that this isn’t the case. Even the slightest of injuries require you to look for a sports therapist. These therapists specialize in many…
Sport injuries are an inevitable part of training and other athletic activities. As a common consequence, it often requires doctors or physiatrist visitation. Of course, traditional medicine is not the only way sport injuries can be remediated. These days you can find many natural pain relief therapies that can help you. Most popular alternative ways…