In this week’s episode of the Sports Medicine Weekly Podcast, Dr. Brian Cole is joined by a special guest, Natalie Graves. Natalie Graves is an
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Using Light Therapy To Treat Certain Medical Conditions
Sunshine makes people feel good. Consumers seek out products that simulate sunshine, like alarm clocks that wake them with a simulated sunrise, and therapy lamps
The Physical Demands of Gymnastics
Gymnastics is a popular sport for both men and women, with close to 5 million athletes participating in the sport in the US across all
NextName: A Unique Offering to Support College Athletes
In this week’s episode of the Sports Medicine Weekly podcast, Dr. Brian Cole is joined by Steve Thayer from NextName, a platform designed to support
The Relationship Between Inflammation and Your Diet
Inflammation is the body’s mechanism for healing itself. When your body encounters a virus, bacteria, or suffers an injury, it activates your immune system. The
A Look Into One of The Fastest Growing Sports: Water Polo
Water Polo is one of the fastest growing sports in the USA at all age levels. The popularity and growth of the aquatic sport is
The Evaluation and Management of Concussions
Each year, there are an estimated 1.7 to 3.8 million traumatic brain injuries in the United States, and more than 20 percent arise due to
What is a High Ankle Sprain?
In this week’s episode of the Sports Medicine Weekly Podcast, Dr. Brian Cole is joined by Joshua James, DPT, CSCS from Rush Physical Therapy to
Kids Back to School? Get Your Workouts Back on Track!
As the final days of summer loom, the focus moves from pool days and vacations to school supplies and scheduled routines. For many parents, having
Caffeine and Caffeine Supplements: Spilling the Beans on Caffeine
Caffeine is the most popular psychoactive substance in the world, with 89 percent of people in the U.S. consuming at least one drink containing caffeine
Does Carb Loading Improve Performance?
Since ancient times, Greek and Roman athletes prepared for competition by consuming complex carbohydrates like grains and legumes with the goal of optimizing performance. However,
Air Force Veteran Conquers Knee Pain with MACI
Motivation has never been an issue for Chris. Deployed in the Air Force, working out in the gym, or studying for the bar exam, he’s
