Dr. Cole provides the latest information on sports medicine, injury prevention and treatment, fitness, and nutrition. In partnership with Sports Medicine Weekly, Dr. Cole’s blog is dedicated to helping the weekend warriors, the elite athletes, coaches, trainers, therapists and parents of youth athletes with the latest health information by renowned experts in their field.
Published on: 31-May-2020
Strategies to Reduce the Impact of Stress on Your Immune System
This Podcast features Karen Malkin from Karen Malkin Health Counseling joining Steve and Dr. Cole to discuss her RE-APPROACH to STRESS DURING A PANDEMIC. Stress
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Published on: 29-May-2020
Tune-in SMW to Hear Chip Schaefer, Chicago Bulls Director of Performance Health
Don’t miss the interview with Chip Schaefer (11 championship rings with the Bulls and Lakers) who will be talking about his memories from the Michael Jordan
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Published on: 29-May-2020
ASK THE DOCTOR: Strategy for Restarting Pro Sports; Potential for Continued use of Telemedicine
This Podcast segment of ‘Ask the Doctor’ addresses questions submitted by Sports Medicine Weekly followers. Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul discuss the above topics: Sports Medicine Weekly on
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Published on: 28-May-2020
Life with Covid: Getting Back to Sports and Life with Cutting Edge Testing Protocols
Podcast with Dr. Matthew Dawson, CEO of Wild Health-Genomics Based Personalized Medicine, talks with Dr. Cole about Covid testing services using scientifically and medically validated
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Published on: 24-May-2020
TRAINERS SAY “3-WAY ABS” ARE THE SECRET TO YOUR STRONGEST CORE EVER
Ladies and gentlemen, let’s talk about three-ways. No—not the kind that happen in the bedroom (sorry to disappoint—though you can find that story here), but
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Published on: 24-May-2020
Working the Body and the Mind Together
Gentle exercise like tai chi and dancing can improve both physical and mental health. Gentle exercise is a great way to keeping moving, and its
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Published on: 23-May-2020
A Light At The End Of The Tunnel
Team sports, individual sports, and fitness facilities will slowly begin reopening; There is no standard playbook for how to deal with reopening; state and local
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Published on: 22-May-2020
Prehabilitation for Surgery – Strengthen Your Body & Reduce Recovery Time
By ATIPT: During the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been a number of shifts within the healthcare industry, as well as resource and staffing adjustments across hospitals.
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Published on: 21-May-2020
Dr. Brian Cole named President of the Arthroscopy Association of North America
Brian J. Cole, M.D., M.B.A, sports medicine surgeon and Managing Partner at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, has been named President of the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
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Published on: 21-May-2020
Torn ACL Reconstruction – Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Graft
New high definition update of our Torn ACL Reconstruction – Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Graft animation. This updated animation describes the bone-patellar tendon-bone graft harvest and ACL reconstruction
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Published on: 20-May-2020
Re-approach Stress During a Pandemic
Stress and Immunity When we experience stress, the immune system’s ability to fight infection is reduced. Neurotransmitters communicate to the part of the brain that processes
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Published on: 19-May-2020
As Coronavirus Lockdowns Lift, How Ready Are Gyms to Reopen?
Above: 3 Star CrossFit in Mt. Juliet, Tenn., cut class sizes in half for social distancing and keeps garage bay doors open for air circulation
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Published on: 19-May-2020
Ask the Doctor: Wearing a mask while running; What do I do now if I get hurt?
This Podcast segment of ‘Ask the Doctor’ addresses questions submitted by Sports Medicine Weekly followers. Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul discuss the above topics: Sports Medicine Weekly on
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Published on: 18-May-2020
It’s common to experience neck pain or the occasional stiff neck. We rely on the bones, muscles, and ligaments in our necks to support and
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Published on: 17-May-2020
Virtual doctor visits keeping patients happy and healthy
Patients at Midwest Orthopedics at Rush are thriving with telemedicine visits as a new care option. “It was a first for me, but I welcomed
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Published on: 16-May-2020
The Show Must (Virtually) Go On
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, dance companies and studios are closed for classes and rehearsals. Even without an audience to perform for, it is important
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Published on: 15-May-2020
How Ivy Rehab is handling the COVID-19 crisis
Podcast with Jeremy VanDevender, Chief Development Officer for Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, joining Steve and Dr. Cole to discuss how Ivy Rehab is responding to
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Published on: 14-May-2020
Superfoods that support a healthy immune system
Podcast with Karen Malkin, Board-Certified Integrative Health Coach and Eating Psychology expert, joining Steve and Dr. Cole to give us tips on how to stay
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Published on: 13-May-2020
With precautions in place, elective surgeries resume in some hospitals
For weeks, specialty surgeons have been sidelined by the shutdown, but this week, they return to the operating room with precautions in place. Dr Brian
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Published on: 13-May-2020
Ask the Doctor: Losing muscle mass; Antibody testing in MLB; Prone positioning for COVID patients
This Podcast segment of ‘Ask the Doctor’ addresses questions submitted by Sports Medicine Weekly followers. Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul discuss the above topics: Sports Medicine Weekly on
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Published on: 12-May-2020
Where are people getting sick? The Risks – Know Them – Avoid Them
Originally posted 5/6/2020 by Erin S. Bromage, Ph.D., an Associate Professor of Biology at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. It seems many people are breathing
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Published on: 11-May-2020
7 HEALTHY FOODS THAT CAN HELP YOU COMBAT STRESS, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS
Breathing exercises, essential oils, and even spending ten minutes petting a furry friend can all help lessen the physiological effects of stress. Something else that can work in
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Published on: 10-May-2020
Your Home Office and Your Health
If you’re working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s a good chance that you were not fully prepared to move your entire office and
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Published on: 09-May-2020
Podcast with Tim McDevitt, Senior VP of Value-Based Services for Athletico, joining Steve and Dr. Cole to discuss telehealth and virtual visits at Athletico Physical
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Published on: 08-May-2020
ACTIVE CELLS HELP RESTORE ACTIVE PATIENTS Cell therapy is the infusion, injection or transplantation of whole cells back into a patient for treatment of a
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Published on: 07-May-2020
COVID-19, Exercise, Children and their Developing Immune System
Emerging epidemiological reports on the coronavirus (COVID-19) in children show that they are less likely than adults to be infected and have severe illness. Why do
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Published on: 06-May-2020
How Plasma Therapy is Being Used in COVID-19 Treatment
Podcast with Dr. Julia Bruene, Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, joining Steve and Dr. Cole to discuss how plasma therapy
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Published on: 05-May-2020
Ask the Doctor: Frontline physicians; Returning to sport after having COVID-19
This Podcast segment of ‘Ask the Doctor’ addresses questions submitted by Sports Medicine Weekly followers. Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul discuss the above topics: Sports Medicine Weekly on
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Published on: 04-May-2020
The Changing Responsibilities of An Orthopaedic Surgeon and Team Physician
In this full-length podcast, Steve Kashul and Dr. Brian Cole are joined by Dr. Nikhil Verma of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush to discuss how the
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Published on: 03-May-2020
Does Intensity Matter when Replacing Sitting Time with Physical Activity?
Modern societies spend too much time sitting. Although replacing excess sedentary time with physical activity has received increased attention in chronic disease prevention programs, questions
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Published on: 02-May-2020
Wellness Influencer Or Snake Oil Peddler?
Social media influencers have ramped up promotion of various fixes for the coronavirus; Beware of claims that sound too good to be true; Consult your
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Published on: 01-May-2020
Karen Malkin: There are at least two good reasons why I eat organic—and encourage my clients to do the same: Organic food contains fewer pesticides
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Published on: 30-Apr-2020
We go above and beyond when it comes to the treatment of our young patients. Our goal is to make their experience as close to
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Published on: 29-Apr-2020
Dr. Brian Cole on 670AM The Score
Dr. Brian Cole joined Mully and Haugh on 670 The Score on April 16 to discuss how the MLB is engaged in a study focused
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Published on: 28-Apr-2020
Midwest Orthopaedics Response to COVID19 & Virtual Consultation through Telemedicine
Dr. Brian Cole, Managing Partner of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, provides an update on the clinical operations and safety measures in place in response to
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Published on: 28-Apr-2020
Stay At Home: Lower, Upper Body and Core Challenge
Gyms have closed around the country due to COVID-19. Working out and staying active has become challenging as we all abide the social distancing mandate.
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Published on: 27-Apr-2020
Understanding Partially Torn Rotator Cuff Repair
Video Presented by JRF Ortho: Impingement syndrome and associated rotator cuff tears are commonly encountered shoulder problems. This condition is caused when the rotator cuff
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Published on: 24-Apr-2020
Food and Mood: Lifestyle Changes Can Lift Your Mood
Do you feel like you’re constantly on a stress-induced rollercoaster? How do your fluctuating moods rule your days? Do you feel blue more often than
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Published on: 23-Apr-2020
Recovering from COVID-19? We can help
About the Healthy Lungs Program: The Healthy Lungs program focuses on improving lung & respiratory capacity. This program is individualized and can be delivered in
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Published on: 22-Apr-2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Our Commitment to Patient Safety
ATI Physical Therapy is a healthcare company, devoted to our core mission of providing essential health services for our patients when they need them. That’s why we
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Published on: 21-Apr-2020
Why Walking Matters—Now More Than Ever
Our upright gait is not just a defining feature of what it means to be human. It also makes our bodies and brains work better.
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Published on: 20-Apr-2020
Keep Smiling. Even If You’re Wearing A Mask
The simple act of smiling, even if it’s under your mask, can have a positive effect on your mood and physiology. Current virus spread estimates
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Published on: 19-Apr-2020
Chicago White Sox Head Physician Details MLB Partnership with COVID19 Researchers
Dr. Nik Verma helped coordinate a test for COVID-19 antibodies from an estimated 10,000 employees from a reported 27-30 major-league teams. This should be the
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Published on: 18-Apr-2020
Six Tips for At-Home Fitness for Dancers
The majority of the country has adopted shelter in place policies, which means many of our daily routines have been disrupted. For Joffrey Ballet dancer
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Published on: 16-Apr-2020
THE CRITICAL ROLE OF TELEHEALTH DURING COVID-19 CRISIS
With all 50 states having reported cases of the coronavirus, there is a rapid movement to stay at home and practice social distancing. The US
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Published on: 13-Apr-2020
Mythbusting | Youth Resistance Training
Myth: Lifting weights is unsafe for children and will stunt their growth. One of the most common myths associated with youth fitness programs is that
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Published on: 12-Apr-2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Our Commitment to Patient Safety
Updated 3/26/2020 ATI Physical Therapy is a healthcare company, devoted to our core mission of providing essential health services for our patients when they need them. That’s
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Published on: 10-Apr-2020
Why Experts Are Urging Social Distancing to Combat Coronavirus Outbreak
As cities and towns across the United States confront the growing number of COVID-19 cases, epidemiologists say we are now in the mitigation phase of
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Published on: 10-Apr-2020
JRF Ortho Adapting to COVID-19
Special Message from our Partner: COVID-19: IMPORTANT INFORMATION JRF Ortho is committed to using innovative solutions to respond to this ever-changing and fluid environment. We
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Published on: 09-Apr-2020
Virtual Care & Telehealth Now Available
Telehealth Visits Are Now Available! Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, and its network of partners across the country, are proud to announce the launch of virtual care,
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Published on: 08-Apr-2020
Exercise, Immunity and the COVID-19 Pandemic
The human immune system is a highly intricate network of cells and molecules designed to keep the host free from infection and disease. Exercise is
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Published on: 06-Apr-2020
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush offers patients the ability to have a virtual consultation with our physicians, also known as telemedicine, through which many musculoskeletal conditions
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Published on: 05-Apr-2020
Dr Brian Cole on Stadium: Impact of COVID on athletes
Dr. Brian Cole, managing partner, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, and head team physician for the Chicago Bulls, talks with Stadium on the Marquee network about
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Published on: 03-Apr-2020
How Can Parents Help Their Student Athlete?
It has been estimated that more than 50 percent of high school students participate in a sport.1 This does not include younger children who may have
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Published on: 01-Apr-2020
Want To Lose Fat? You Need Zone 2 Exercise
In zone 2 heart rate exercise you’ll preferentially use fat for fuel, making this a very effective way to lose body fat; There are several
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Published on: 31-Mar-2020
Physical and Occupational Therapy Treatment Options Available During COVID-19
Pain and injuries are never planned and if you are experiencing this you may be unsure about if seeking physical or occupational therapy treatment is
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Published on: 29-Mar-2020
On March 19, Chicago-based Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush implemented new policies around patient visits and performing surgeries through mid-April due to the coronavirus outbreak. The
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Published on: 28-Mar-2020
You can get an estimate of your risk for a heart attack or stroke with an online heart health calculator; The factors used to calculate
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Published on: 28-Mar-2020
How to Protect Against Germs at the Grocery Store
Shop Safely Everyone goes grocery shopping and wherever there are humans, there are microorganisms — and while some are harmless, others can make you sick.
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Published on: 27-Mar-2020
Distant Socializing- Important For Health And Sanity
Maintaining physical distancing is important to prevent the spread of coronavirus but it may come with a heavy emotional cost; Use technology such as FaceTime,
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Published on: 27-Mar-2020
The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
I was skeptical, but it turns out there is something to be said for a daily fast, preferably one lasting at least 16 hours. I’ve
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Published on: 26-Mar-2020
Exercise for Relaxation | An Approach to Well-Being
Keys to embarking on a path toward reduced stress and improved well-being 1. Pay attention to your breath 2. Yoga is a great way to
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Published on: 25-Mar-2020
Staying Active During COVID-19
*UPDATED 3/24/2020* Evolving public health guidance will result in changing recommendations on safe physical activity from the team at Exercise is Medicine. We are committed
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Published on: 24-Mar-2020
Learning to Run More Softly Can Reduce Risk for Overuse Running Injuries
Scientists have found that almost 80 percent of all runners will experience an overuse running injury in any given year. Most are reoccurring injuries that
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Published on: 24-Mar-2020
Risky Movement Patterns After ACL Surgery–Implications for Long-term Knee Health
Surgery to repair a damaged anterior cruciate ligament in the knee (ACL surgery) is most common in young, active individuals. However, even after return to
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Published on: 23-Mar-2020
Strength, Self-Care Ability and Death in Aging Adults…Get a Grip!
Loss of muscle strength during aging presents many health problems. Since muscle strength can be difficult to measure, handgrip strength often serves as an estimate
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Published on: 23-Mar-2020
Arthritis symptoms can affect an individual on a daily basis. Physical therapy is a conservative, non-invasive and effective way to treat arthritis, which typically affects the
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Published on: 22-Mar-2020
How You Can Use Sleep to Fight Back Against Coronavirus
The coronavirus outbreak that has devastated China and left the world scrambling for answers has also reinforced the important role sleep plays in building our
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Published on: 22-Mar-2020
Former Football Player Active Again After Knee Replacement
A recent study showed that retired NFL players are at a greater risk of undergoing a total knee replacement than an average person. It concluded
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Published on: 21-Mar-2020
How Exercise May Affect Your Immunity
Does exercise help or hinder our bodies’ ability to fight off infections? It depends. Does exercise help or hinder our bodies’ ability to fight off
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Published on: 21-Mar-2020
Sleep Hygiene: The Benefit of Getting Zzz’s
Sleep is important for both physical and mental health. The CDC reports that 1/3 of U.S. adults get less than the recommended amount of sleep.
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Published on: 20-Mar-2020
The Healthiest Way to Sweat Out a Pandemic
As gyms close their doors, people are buying up dumbbells like toilet paper. After Spain announced a nationwide lockdown over the coronavirus outbreak on Saturday,
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Published on: 20-Mar-2020
This Crazy Time Can Be An Opportunity To Reboot And Recover
If your personal circumstances allow, use forced time off from school or work to get some rest, and start building back a baseline fitness level;
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Published on: 19-Mar-2020
Wondering About Social Distancing?
Answers to your most common questions about the best practices for stemming the tide of the coronavirus pandemic. On Sunday, the Centers for Disease Control
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Published on: 19-Mar-2020
ABOUT GOLD STANDARD FIT 40 MUSCLE RECOVERY PROTEIN
MUSCLE RECOVERY PROTEIN POWDER Age-related muscle loss may occur, impacting muscle mass, muscle strength and muscle recovery, which is a key component of training. Depending
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