Video Presented by JRF Ortho: Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in the hand and wrist caused by excessive pressure on the median nerve in the wrist. Compression of the nerve typically causes numbness and tingling in the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and ring finger. Pain in the hand and wrist may also occur….
OPTIMUM NUTRITION GOLD STANDARD FIT 40 FOR ATHLETES OVER 40 Muscle Recovery Training & Performance Joint Health Don’t let your age hold you back from competing at the top of your game. Optimum Nutrition’s high-quality line of GOLD STANDARD Fit 40 sports nutrition products is formulated for active adults who’ve reached the age of 40…
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…
Video Presented by JRF Ortho: The two crescent-shaped menisci in each knee absorb shock, disperse weight, and reduce friction when the knee moves. Activities such as walking or jumping transfer large amounts of force through the knee joints. Consequently meniscus damage is among the more common knee injuries. A torn meniscus generally results from forcefully…
When elbow pain limited Tommy Menzer’s ability to workout, he knew it was time to see a specialist. After consulting?Dr. Mark Cohen, an elbow specialist at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush,?Tommy elected to have surgery which relieved his pain and restored his function. Now, just months after surgery, Tommy is back to his athletic training with…
Chicago Bulls & White Sox Physician Dr. Brian Cole: As we age, the get up and go might slow a bit or become more difficult. So if you’re finding it harder to recover from exercise there might be a reason why. Chicago Bulls and White Sox physician Brian Cole joins us with his best practices…
Video Presented by JRF Ortho: A healthy meniscus acts as a shock absorber and provides a smooth surface for your knee to glide on. Behind the knee cap (patella), each knee has two menisci located between the thigh bone (femur) and shin bone (tibia), which protect articular cartilage from wear and tear. The somewhat C-shaped…
Video Presented by JRF Ortho: Articular cartilage is a firm rubbery tissue that covers the ends of bones. It provides a smooth gliding surface for joints and acts as a cushion between bones. Cartilage can break down due to overuse or injury. This can lead to pain and swelling and problems with your joint. Your…
Dr. Brian Cole specializes in shoulder, elbow and knee surgery. He has a dedicated clinical staff and assistants to assist in delivering high-quality and expert care. Visit https://www.briancolemd.com for more information.
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 as…
In recognition of a growing number of adults over 40 who maintain an active, athletic lifestyle, Optimum Nutrition (“ON”) has introduced the GOLD STANDARD FIT 40 family of products, an addition to its high-quality GOLD STANDARD portfolio. The GOLD STANDARD FIT 40 family includes GOLD STANDARD FIT 40 MUSCLE RECOVERY PROTEIN, GOLD STANDARD FIT 40…
In recognition of a growing number of adults over 40 who maintain an active, athletic lifestyle, Optimum Nutrition (“ON”) has introduced the GOLD STANDARD FIT 40 family of products, an addition to its high-quality GOLD STANDARD portfolio. The GOLD STANDARD FIT 40 family includes GOLD STANDARD FIT 40 MUSCLE RECOVERY PROTEIN, GOLD STANDARD FIT 40…