Competitive athletics, at the youth, recreational, and elite levels alike, place incredible demands on the body. Longer, more frequent practices, along with demanding game schedules,
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Physical Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis
Did you know that knee osteoarthritis affects nearly 14 million adults in the United States1 per year? Or that meniscus tears are present in 60-90%1 of those
Olympic Doping Scandal: What is Trimetazidine?
Competitive athletes are constantly looking for an extra edge to enhance their performance, as they strive to cut their speed by milliseconds, extend their focus,
International Women’s Day: Making Strong Women Stronger!
On International Women’s Day, here’s to making strong women stronger! While cardio is an integral part of most women’s exercise regimen, many simply don’t see
How Much Water Do You Really Need?
Whether you’re an elite athlete, weekend warrior, or simply trying to improve your health, you’ve likely been told to make sure to drink enough water.
Eat Like an Olympian
You may never have your photo on the front of a Wheaties box or stand on the podium at the Olympic games, but even weekend
American Heart Month – What is Heart Rate Variability?
In this week’s episode of the Sports Medicine Weekly podcast, Dr. Brian Cole discusses heart rate variability, or HRV, which is an important metric for
Let the Games Begin: COVID Protocols Aim to Keep Athletes Healthy
As more than 13,000 international athletes and journalists descend on Beijing, China, for the Winter Olympic Games, the question remains…can COVID-19 be controlled? For the
Stretch Before You Hit the Slopes
Before you hit the slopes for a day of skiing, be sure to spend some time stretching to loosen up muscles and avoid injury. Dr.
Resolve to Keep Those Resolutions!
It’s one month into the new year. How are those resolutions going? In this week’s episode of the Sports Medicine Weekly podcast, Dr. Cole discusses
Weight Training: Raising the Bar for Young Athletes
Should young athletes participate in strength training The debate has included a number of fallacies about damage to growth plates and flexibility, as well as
Don’t Miss the Chicago Sports Summit Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m.
Sign up today for the 5th Annual Chicago Sports Summit, which takes place tomorrow, October 5th. Sports Medicine Weekly’s own Dr. Brian Cole, Managing Partner,
