In 1998, Justin Hamilton was 20 years old and on course to graduate from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley when he hit a major bump in the road. The road in this case was some stairs Hamilton was negotiating downwards with some furniture. He took a misstep. His right leg buckled, and his…
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) has become an increasingly popular treatment over the last several years, but there are still questions about its potential effectiveness in treating injuries. In this episode, Dr. Brian Cole explains how PRP is used in both the office and surgical settings to promote healing. Listen to the latest episode of Sports Medicine…
If you are native to England and Wales and have young children, then you may be aware of a term called Gillick Competence. We are here to give you the run down on what you need to know about Gillick Competence in 2021 and how it might affect your child. Defining Gillick Competence Gillick Competence…
You’re about to listen to a Sports Medicine Weekly Injury Update, where Dr. Brian Cole provides his analysis of major professional sports injuries in just 10 minutes or less. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=45343222″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”dark” playlist=”show” playlist-continuous=”false” autoplay=”false” live-autoplay=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”left” hide-logo=”true” hide-likes=”true” hide-comments=”true” hide-sharing=”false” hide-download=”false”] Leonard, who had played 34 minutes in the previous…
That nagging case of tendinitis has flared up again, throwing you off your game and keeping you away from the sport you love. These recurrent injuries (injuries that repeatedly affect a specific area of the body) can particularly affect people who compete in a single sport, such as elite-level athletes. Although there are’t any definitive…
Orthobiologics such as platelet-rich-plasma, and stem cells have gained popularity as treatments for knee osteoarthritis over recent years. Orthobiologics are cells, blood components or growth factors which claim to promote healing and decrease inflammation. Platelet rich plasma and stem cell injections are an expensive treatment and there is a paucity of rigorous evidence to support…
In this episode, Dr. Brian Cole and Steve discuss icing a pitcher’s arm and the perceived benefits. However, no published peer-reviewed research has shown definitively that ice is beneficial to the healing process. So, what is the best way to help a pitcher’s arm recover after throwing? [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=45295173″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”dark” playlist=”show” playlist-continuous=”false”…
Presented by MACI: In this episode, Dr. Cole explains common knee cartilage defects found in both athletes and active populations, how to decide on the best available treatment, and an overview of the different kinds of cartilage found in joints. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=45204080″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”dark” playlist=”show” playlist-continuous=”false” autoplay=”false” live-autoplay=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”left” hide-logo=”true” hide-likes=”true” hide-comments=”true”…
Bicep tendonitis develops when a tendon in the biceps muscle swells and becomes inflamed. It usually occurs with other problems with the shoulder, such as dislocation, impingement, or arthritis. A tendon is a strong band of connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone. Tendonitis can cause a person to experience pain and stiffness. It can…
Early last year, kindergarten teacher Lisa Simpson, 55, of Naperville was having trouble keeping up with her students at Beebe Elementary School. For a couple of years, she had been managing her hip pain with conservative treatment, but this time she knew something was really wrong. At my age, I just assumed I had bursitis…
While it is Americas favorite pastime, baseball is known for being a slower paced and long duration sport that can place strain on the body. Although this sport is typically low in intensity, it can lead to overuse injuries due to the repetitive motion of it. A pitcher can typically throw more than 100 pitches…
Ted Kurlinkus, PT, DPT, from RUSH Physical Therapy, joins Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul to discuss how physical therapy helps patients manage pain and how to know when you should see a physical therapist. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=44871032″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”dark” playlist=”show” playlist-continuous=”false” autoplay=”false” live-autoplay=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”left” hide-logo=”true” hide-likes=”true” hide-comments=”true” hide-sharing=”false” hide-download=”false”] Your trusted therapy…