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The Physical Demands of Gymnastics
BySports Medicine Weekly November 11, 2022November 11, 2022

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 age levels. The sport requires tremendous mental and physical discipline, with gymnasts acquiring a positive body image, high self-esteem and a “can-do” attitude. Physical benefits include strength, coordination, agility, and fitness….

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NextName: A Unique Offering to Support College Athletes
BySports Medicine Weekly October 28, 2022October 28, 2022

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 athletes through the sale of digital collectibles called NFTs. The NCAA’s new regulations concerning the monetization of college athletes’ name, image, and likeness (known as NIL) shook the collegiate sports…

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The Relationship Between Inflammation and Your Diet
BySports Medicine Weekly October 21, 2022October 21, 2022

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 topic of inflammation has gained renewed attention through its connection to COVID-19 and long-haul COVID. However, chronic inflammation is a pervasive problem, with an estimated on out of every three…

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A Look Into One of The Fastest Growing Sports: Water Polo
BySports Medicine Weekly October 6, 2022October 6, 2022

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 attributed to an increased focus on additional play opportunities, the success of the Olympic Development Program, and new programs that get children interested in the sport, like Splashball. Be sure…

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Can You Get Fit Just Doing Yoga?
BySports Medicine Weekly September 26, 2022May 22, 2023

One of the most frequent questions clients ask a yoga instructor is, “Will Yoga make me fit?” Despite the many benefits of yoga, just doing alone will not work. Being fit involves cardio, strength training, flexibility, a healthy brain, and a healthy diet. Yoga is essential for a healthy lifestyle, but other activities are needed…

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How Important Is Clean Drinking Water When Working Out?
BySports Medicine Weekly September 23, 2022January 31, 2023

Quick water breaks are a must when you’re working out. Hydrating with clean drinking water helps your body function normally and improves your workout performance. Read on to learn about all the perks of drinking clean water while you work out! Is Drinking Water During Workouts Important? Yes, drinking water is essential for a successful…

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2022 Podcasts | Blog | Football | Head | Injury | Interviews | Midwest Orthopaedics | MidwestOrtho | Podcast Episodes | Psychology | Science | Sports

The Evaluation and Management of Concussions
BySports Medicine Weekly September 20, 2022September 20, 2022

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 sports and recreational activities. More than 300,000 head injuries result from football, with ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, and soccer, also seeing a high incidence of concussion. In fact, the Center…

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Is Exercise Harmful or Beneficial if You Have Epilepsy?
BySports Medicine Weekly September 8, 2022October 14, 2026

Epilepsy is one of the most common diseases that most young people struggle with today. Even though the world is better educated on the causes for epilepsy and how it must be handled (when compared to how it was stigmatized a few decades ago), there are still a few common myths and misunderstandings about what…

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What is a High Ankle Sprain?
BySports Medicine Weekly August 29, 2022May 1, 2024

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 discuss high ankle sprains, including how they are diagnosed and the best treatments to help athletes recover. What is a high ankle sprain? A high ankle sprain involves a tear,…

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Kids Back to School? Get Your Workouts Back on Track!
BySports Medicine Weekly August 24, 2022October 14, 2026

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 the kids home during the summer break results in a lot of quality family time, but also a lack of a scheduled routine…and consistent exercise. With the kids headed back…

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Best Stretches for Baseball Pitchers
BySports Medicine Weekly August 22, 2022August 23, 2022

The pitcher is not only the most important position in baseball, but also the most physically demanding. There’s a reason why pitch count was introduced and why pitchers don’t play every game. Pitching requires you to put almost every muscle and joint in your body to work. Repetitive throwing motions particularly put a lot of…

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Caffeine and Caffeine Supplements: Spilling the Beans on Caffeine
BySports Medicine Weekly August 18, 2022August 18, 2022

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 daily. People depend on caffeine or caffeine supplements for a temporary energy boost, to stay alert, to enhance focus, and even to improve their mood. Over the years, (and thanks…

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