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Shoulder Pain After Golf Swing: Causes, Relief, and Prevention

    Tag: sports medicine

    A golfer clutching their lead shoulder in pain during the follow-through of a golf swing.

    Shoulder Pain After Golf Swing: Causes, Relief, and Prevention

    May 11, 2026 sportsmedicineweekly

    For many golfers, the perfect drive is often followed by an unexpected and nagging guest: shoulder pain. While golf is a low-impact sport, the repetitive

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    Female pickleball player kneeling and holding her knee in pain on the court

    Pickleball Injuries Are Rising in 2026 | Prevention Tips to Stay on the Court

    April 27, 2026 sportsmedicineweekly

    Pickleball continues to grow in popularity, but injuries are rising in 2026. Learn the most common pickleball injuries and expert tips to stay safe and keep playing.

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    How Exercise Improves Cholesterol and Heart Health | Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA

    Move Your Body, Boost Your Heart

    July 31, 2025 sportsmedicineweekly

    Orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine expert Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA, explains how regular exercise improves cholesterol, supports joint health, and reduces heart disease risk—no weight loss required.

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    Signs You're Ignoring a Sports Injury That Needs Medical Attention

    Signs You’re Ignoring a Sports Injury That Needs Attention

    December 18, 2024 sportsmedicineweekly

    Sports and physical activity are essential for staying fit and healthy, but injuries can happen to anyone, from seasoned athletes to weekend warriors. While minor

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    Advanced Concussion Care: The Evolution of Sports Medicine and the Role of Specialized Nurses

    November 7, 2024 sportsmedicineweekly

    Think of sports medicine as a constantly evolving playbook, where the old ‘walk it off’ approach to concussions has been benched in favor of sophisticated,

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    Get a Daily Dose of Vitamin G

    November 24, 2021 sportsmedicineweekly

    This Thanksgiving, and throughout the year, don’t forget your daily dose of Vitamin G  Gratitude! Focusing on things we are grateful for not only makes

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    You don’t want to miss the LIVE, VIRTUAL Chicago Sports Summit on October 5 at 7 pm!

    September 27, 2021 sportsmedicineweekly

    Dr. Cole will once again host the 5th Annual Chicago Sports Summit on October 5th at 7 pm CT. The free live, virtual event will

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    BLOG ARTICLES IN THE SPOTLIGHT

    • Nurse reviewing a recovery plan with a patient wearing a knee brace in an orthopedic clinic Switching Careers Into Nursing: Is an Accelerated BSN a Realistic Path Into Sports Medicine? September 9, 2026 - What career changers should weigh before choosing an accelerated BSN, and how nursing connects to orthopedic, rehab, and sports medicine… View More
    • College Athletes' First Fall Season: Preparing Joints for the Jump | Dr. Brian Cole What College Athletes’ Bodies Face in Their First Fall Season and How to Prepare Joints for the Jump September 8, 2026 - Dr. Brian Cole explains why the jump from high school to college training puts young athletes' joints at risk, and… View More
    • Clinic staff member reviewing a budget dashboard at her workstation The Business Side of Sports Medicine: Why Leadership Training Matters as Much as Clinical Skill September 6, 2026 - Table of contentsIntroductionClinical Skill Alone Doesn't Run a ClinicWhere Business Training Fits InWhy Management Matters in Athletic CareWhere These Professionals… View More
    • Woman checking phone beside a weekly planner in a gym Structuring Addiction Treatment Around Training, Competition, and Daily Life September 4, 2026 - How outpatient and intensive outpatient addiction treatment can be built around an athlete's training, rehab, work, and family without sacrificing… View More
    • Sports medicine physician showing a tablet with rehabilitation information to an athlete during a clinic visit Sports Medicine: Where Health, Performance, and Prevention Meet September 2, 2026 - Sports medicine reaches far beyond professional athletes recovering from dramatic injuries — it connects injury prevention, rehabilitation, nutrition, and mental… View More
    • Female athlete resting on a locker room bench wearing full-leg compression recovery boots connected to a portable control unit Compression Boots After Training: Where Do They Fit in an Athlete’s Recovery Routine? September 1, 2026 - Compression boots reliably reduce perceived soreness — but the evidence doesn't show they speed up muscle repair or restore performance.… View More
    • US Open Tennis: Why Shoulder Injuries Surge on Hard Courts | Dr. Brian Cole US Open Tennis: Why Shoulder Injuries Surge on Hard Courts August 31, 2026 - Dr. Brian Cole explains why hard courts increase shoulder injury risk in tennis players, covering rotator cuff strain, the serve,… View More
    • Athlete performing a deep barbell squat in a busy gym Optimizing Athletic Output: Safe Protocols for Advanced Training and Conditioning August 27, 2026 - Advanced training isn't about doing more — it's about applying progressive overload, advanced techniques, and periodization strategically, with recovery and… View More
    • Healthcare provider drawing blood from a patient for routine lab testing in a clinical setting The Overlooked Connection Between Metabolism and Long-Term Disease Risk August 27, 2026 - Metabolic health is more than a number on a scale. Here's how blood sugar, lipids, and insulin response connect to… View More
    • Female endurance athlete drinking from a hydration bottle while trail running through a forest 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 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
    • Woman laughing while sitting in a metal cold plunge tub labeled Recovery, surrounded by tropical plants 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
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