Knee injuries, and more commonly, ACL, LCL and PCL injuries, are common for athletes of many sports, especially those where making sudden changes in direction and speed is required. This is why offensive linemen tend to fall prey to knee injuries, which are not only painful, but also costly, and often lead to time off…
Shoulder pain, that develops gradually, rather than via a fall or obvious injury may be treated at home through rehabilitation and shoulder strengthening exercise routine. If you have severe and persistent pain and/or you have suffered an injury you should consult a doctor an get professional advice. This also applies if the exercise cause anything…
My name is John Mele. I have been very active in sports and weight lifting my entire life. I played football through college, baseball for 12 years, I wrestled and even boxed. Now at 35, I focus on golf and snowboarding. I’ve had the makings of a SLAP tear (torn labrum) for roughly six years….
Episode 15.21 with Hosts Steve Kashul and Dr. Brian Cole. Broadcasting on ESPN Chicago 1000 WMVP-AM Radio, Saturdays from 8:30 to 9:00 AM/c. Segment One: New Technology in Ice Therapy: Elite Athlete Recovery? Dr. Paul Spence?Founder & CEO of Aquilo Sports, talks about the Aquilo Sports’ Cold Therapy Suit and how it modernizes the recovery…
There is growing evidence suggesting that spending long periods sitting (sedentary time) is unhealthy? and, the amount of physical activity people do may not offset the effects! The amount of fat around internal organs also may predispose individuals to certain chronic diseases, in particular type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Therefore, the goal of this research was…
Michigan State University and Coach Roger Chandler have received a verbal commitment from (Chicago) Mount Carmel High School Senior Jake Tucker as one their first recruits for the class of 2016.” Jake Tucker garnered national accolades as a multi-year place winner at the USA Wrestling’s Pre-Season Nationals and has also won the Grappler Fall Classic…
Episode 15.19 with Hosts Steve Kashul and Dr. Brian Cole. Broadcasting on ESPN Chicago 1000 WMVP-AM Radio, Saturdays from 8:30 to 9:00 AM/c. Segment One: Brain Network Activation™ Testing Mike Palm, Manager of Athletico Concussion Management Services discussing the use of BNA (Brain Network Activation) testing to measure brain function; the importance of proper concussion diagnosis and management, risk of not…
Despite the fact that there are over one million tissue transplants performed every year, many specifically in the sports medicine field, tissue donation remains less understood than organ donation. To help provide an online resource on tissue donation and transplantation, AlloSource started its own educational website, allograftpossibilities.org. Allograft Possibilities provides donation news and information, as…
As medical technology advances, so does the need for clear patient education on new products and innovations. AlloSource?, one of the largest nonprofit cellular and tissue providers in the country, offering more than 200 types of precise cellular, cartilage, bone, skin and soft-tissue allografts to advance patient healing, recently shared a 3D animation about the…
What Is Aquatic Therapy? For patients who are in pain and are weakened due to an injury or disability, aquatic therapy may offer the perfect solution to begin treatment. The natural buoyancy of water reduces the stress on the body and helps patients exercise easier with less pain. Plus, the natural pressure of water reduces…
Preventing ACL Injuries-What the research tells us: It is estimated that there are over 250,000 anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries per year in the United States. More than 100,000 ACL reconstructions are performed annually, costing our society up to 17 billion dollars each year. ACL tears have become an epidemic. There are more young athletes…
Motocross and Supercross rider Brett Metcalfe talks about the importance?of DonJoy bracing in his career. Motocross and Supercross rider Brett Metcalfe is a native of Australia who loves the adrenaline rush of racing. But danger comes with the territory. In addition to staying in peak physical condition through exercise, Brett uses DonJoy braces to help…