Episode 16.13?with Hosts Steve Kashul and Dr. Brian Cole. Broadcasting on ESPN Chicago?1000 WMVP-AM Radio, Saturdays from?8:30 to 9:00 AM/c.
Segment One: Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and
Team Physician for the Chicago White Sox, filling in this week for Dr. Cole. Dr. Bush discusses various off-label innovative therapies available to professional athletes but cost prohibitive for the general population; consideration of player value vs. cost when other first line reimbursed therapies have failed; the use of FDA clinical studies to provide data on effectiveness, safety, value and treatment benefits required before insurance coverage?is considered by the industry.
Segment Two: Jen Elgin from ATI Physical Therapy?talks with Steve and Dr.
?Bush-Joseph about the transition from recreational running to marathon competition; proper marathon training-rest, diet and hydration; evaluating physical deficiencies before?moving up from shorter races; importance of hip, glute and abductor strength; define, identify and evaluate overuse injuries; consideration of length, duration and intensity of workout for?use?of sports drinks vs. water.
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