Learn how coaches can recognize athlete burnout signs, prevent it through workload management, and support recovery with rest, communication, and team culture.
Learn how coaches can recognize athlete burnout signs, prevent it through workload management, and support recovery with rest, communication, and team culture.
Learn how licensed online therapy helps athletes reduce stress, improve focus, and build long-term resilience. Discover what to look for in a qualified provider, how intake and sessions work, and why mental health care strengthens athletic performance.
Explore how performance pressure, pain management, and athletic culture contribute to substance dependence in sports. Learn about prevention, treatment, and building healthier athletic environments
Explore the evolving world of sports medicine—from mental health and addiction awareness to financial planning, career strategy, and holistic athlete care.
Explore how mindset, habits, and behavioral factors influence recovery after injury. Learn why emotional and psychological support is essential in modern sports rehabilitation.
Practical tips for college athletes on goal setting, time management, stress control, and balancing academics, athletics, and personal life for long-term success.
How Much Carbohydrate Endurance Athletes Need During Exercise August 25, 2026 - For efforts past ninety minutes, performance hinges on how much carbohydrate your gut can actually absorb, not how much you… View More
NFL Preseason Injuries: What Training Camp Casualties Tell Us About the Regular Season August 24, 2026 - Dr. Brian Cole breaks down NFL training camp injury patterns, from hamstring strains to ACL tears, and what they reveal… View More
Beyond the Ice Bucket: Rethinking Cold Therapy for Athletic Recovery August 18, 2026 - Traditional ice-in-a-tub setups rarely hold clinical temperature. Here's what precise cold water immersion actually does for muscle recovery, and how… View More
Heat Acclimatization and Joint Performance: How Late-Summer Training Affects Cartilage and Recovery August 17, 2026 - Dr. Brian Cole explains how heat and dehydration impact cartilage and joint recovery during late-summer training, and when joint pain… View More
The Connection Between Sleep Quality and Athletic Performance August 14, 2026 - Sleep isn't just downtime — it's one of the most powerful, least-used levers for athletic performance. Research links adequate sleep… View More
Why do the Same Running Injuries Keep Coming Back? August 10, 2026 - Repeated injuries in runners often stem from underdeveloped calf and foot muscles, not flawed shoes or form. Strengthening these areas… View More
Coaching Through Athlete Burnout: Recognizing The Signs And Supporting Recovery August 10, 2026 - Learn how coaches can recognize athlete burnout signs, prevent it through workload management, and support recovery with rest, communication, and… View More
Preserving Muscle During GLP-1 Weight Loss: A Training and Nutrition Guide August 7, 2026 - Losing weight on GLP-1 medications? Learn how protein intake, resistance training, and recovery help preserve muscle so your weight loss… View More
The “Weekend Warrior” Gap: How the Same Biologics Pro Athletes Use Are Becoming Accessible to Everyone August 3, 2026 - For decades, there has been an unspoken assumption in sports medicine: that the cutting-edge treatments available to professional athletes, the… View More
The Role of Breathwork in Athletic Recovery and Stress Management July 30, 2026 - Breathwork for Athletic Recovery and Stress Management Meta description: Discover how breathwork improves athletic recovery and lowers stress, plus two… View More
How Incline Walking Increases Calorie Burn (And How to Calculate It Accurately) July 30, 2026 - Discover how incline walking boosts calorie burn without running. Learn the MET formula to accurately calculate your incline treadmill workout… View More
Youth Baseball Summer Leagues: Preventing the Arm Injuries That Peak in Summer July 27, 2026 - Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Brian Cole covers Little Leaguer's elbow, UCL stress, and shoulder injuries in young pitchers, plus Pitch Smart… View MoreSports Medicine Weekly® gratefully acknowledges the following partners for their generous support and commitment to the Advancement of Orthopedic and Cell Biology Research at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago through the LiveActive Fund. Learn more about partnering with Sports Medicine Weekly®.