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: 15-Jun-2021
Inflammation and Injuries: What Could be Causing Recurring Issues
That nagging case of tendinitis has flared up again, throwing you off your game and keeping you away from the sport you love. These recurrent
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Published on: 15-Jun-2021
Fitness, Nutrition, & Your Fertility: How Are They Connected?
Unfortunately, the causes of infertility can be complex and difficult to diagnose. Even worse, the rate of infertility has been rising steadily over the last
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Published on: 14-Jun-2021
What to Eat Before and After a Workout
Whether you’re working out for overall health and fitness or you’re a high-performance athlete, figuring out what to eat before and after a workout can
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Published on: 14-Jun-2021
Ep. 17: Icing Your Pitching Arm — Does It Work?
In this episode, Dr. Brian Cole and Steve discuss icing a pitcher’s arm and the perceived benefits. However, no published peer-reviewed research has shown definitively
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Published on: 11-Jun-2021
8 Reasons Why You Can’t Sleep at Night
A proper good night’s sleep is one of the essential things in our lives. It allows us to rest and refill our energy. However, there
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Published on: 11-Jun-2021
How To Lose Weight Healthy and Fast
Many people want to lose weight fast. However, making your body do it fast is not always safe for you and your health. Many eating
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Published on: 08-Jun-2021
Ep. 16: Treating Athletes with a Cartilage Defect
Presented by MACI: In this episode, Dr. Cole explains common knee cartilage defects found in both athletes and active populations, how to decide on the
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Published on: 08-Jun-2021
Top Supplements For Advanced Workouts At Home
Many people equate exercising or working out with getting a gym membership and going to a fitness center. But in reality, you don’t necessarily have
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Published on: 07-Jun-2021
Overuse can Contribute to High Rate of Arm Injuries among Youth Players
With spring baseball season underway, Eric Makhni, M.D., a Henry Ford Health System sports medicine orthopedic surgeon, warns about how overuse can contribute to the
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Published on: 07-Jun-2021
What to Know about Bicep Tendonitis
Bicep tendonitis develops when a tendon in the biceps muscle swells and becomes inflamed. It usually occurs with other problems with the shoulder, such as
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Published on: 05-Jun-2021
Running Guide for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know
So you want to get active. Not just ‘exercise once in a while’ active. But to make it an important part of your daily routine!
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Published on: 02-Jun-2021
Baseball Player Returns to Sport After Knee Surgery
Maks’ Story At 6’ 5″ and 230 pounds, most coaches would love to have 16-year-old Maks Pierga on their team. In fact, while growing up
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Published on: 01-Jun-2021
‘Nerve Zap’ Pain Treatment Could Cut Need for Opioids After Surgeries
An emerging technology could zap your post-op pain away — little or no opioids needed. The technique is called percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation. It involves
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Published on: 26-May-2021
5 Tips To Reduce Healing Time From A Sports Injury
Sports players are never terrified to get hurt; in fact, it goes with the territory. What’s petrifying to them, though, is getting injured and spending
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Published on: 25-May-2021
Kindergarten Teacher Undergoes Outpatient Hip Replacement
Early last year, kindergarten teacher Lisa Simpson, 55, of Naperville was having trouble keeping up with her students at Beebe Elementary School. For a couple
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Published on: 24-May-2021
Hourly 4-s Cycle Sprints Prevent Inactivity-Induced Impairment of Fat Metabolism
It is well known that daily exercise has health benefits, and physical inactivity is unhealthy. Inactivity, typically characterized by daily sitting time, needs to be
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Published on: 23-May-2021
Move More or Sit Less: How to Maintain a Healthy Brain
Worldwide, a person is diagnosed with dementia every three seconds. Regular physical activity and limited sedentary behavior (i.e., time spent sitting or lying down) are
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Published on: 22-May-2021
How to Increase Endurance with these Handy Tips
Do you find yourself gasping for breath and sweating profusely after walking/jogging a few hundred yards? Maybe you’re thinking of entering an endurance event and
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Published on: 20-May-2021
While it is America’s favorite pastime, baseball is known for being a slower paced and long duration sport that can place strain on the body.
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Published on: 20-May-2021
There’s No One-Size-Fits-All Definition of Healthy
There are certain ideas and ideals that are tied to what “healthy” actually means; we think that in order to be healthy, women need to
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Published on: 19-May-2021
They can be, but in most cases, they should not be considered a nutritional substitute for dairy. Gone are the days when the most complicated
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Published on: 18-May-2021
Transform Your Walk into a Fat-Burning Workout
Walking is the most popular form of physical activity for a good reason. It’s easy to do, requires no special equipment, and it is something that comes
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Published on: 15-May-2021
How Exercise May Help Us Flourish
Physical activity can promote a sense of purpose in life, creating a virtuous cycle that keeps you moving. Our exercise habits may influence our sense
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Published on: 14-May-2021
The Rise Of The Maximalist Running Shoe
Heavily cushioned running shoes have become more popular, after several years in which minimalist shoes were common; The cushioned shoes are a response to discomfort
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Published on: 13-May-2021
Trochlear dysplasia linked with patellofemoral cartilage lesions
In most knees, there is a groove on the end of the femur, called the trochlea, in which the kneecap sits. This provides a certain
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Published on: 12-May-2021
Powerful nutrients to support your overall health and longevity Phytonutrients are nutrients found in plant foods. Phyto means “plant”, and nutrient refers to “a substance
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Published on: 11-May-2021
5 Cardiovascular Fitness Considerations for Dancers
Dancers’ leaps, turns, and lifts can seemingly defy laws of physics. In order to jump higher and turn faster, dancers must implement cross-training for strength
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Published on: 10-May-2021
Runner Back on Track After Hip Labral Tear Repair
Laura McElligott, 47, of Westmont, didn’t realize how important running was to her until it was taken away by pain. McElligott, who works as a
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Published on: 08-May-2021
New Scientific Findings On The Benefits Of Coffee
Around seven in 10 Americans drink coffee every week, and 62% enjoy a cup of their favorite brew every day – as reported by The National
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Published on: 07-May-2021
Teen Girls’ Poor Diets Are Worrying Doctors
Doctors and nutrition experts are increasingly alarmed by the widespread low intake of key nutrients among preteen and teen girls, and are warning that poor
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Published on: 06-May-2021
Why does my bicep hurt, and what can I do about it?
Injury to the biceps muscle and tendon can lead to bicep pain and other symptoms. Causes include overuse of the muscle and trauma, but they
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Published on: 04-May-2021
No, vaccine side effects don’t tell you how well your immune system will protect you from COVID-19
If someone gets a headache or feels a bit under the weather after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, it’s become common to hear them say something
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Published on: 03-May-2021
What can cause pain in the back of the knee when straightening the leg?
When a person experiences pain in the back of their knee when straightening their leg, it is called posterior knee pain. Pain in the back
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Published on: 30-Apr-2021
Golfer’s elbow, known more precisely as medial epicondylitis, is an injury to the tendons attached to the medial epicondyle. It is considered an overuse injury in
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Published on: 29-Apr-2021
An Individualized Approach to Improve Surgical Outcomes after Shoulder Dislocation
A dislocated shoulder is a common sports injury that can occur with a single swing of the tennis racket or an awkward fall on the
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Published on: 29-Apr-2021
Tennis Elbow Surgery: Everything You Need to Know
Also known as lateral epicondylitis release A lateral epicondylitis release is a surgery commonly used to treat tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). It is used when conservative
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Published on: 29-Apr-2021
COVID Effects On The Athlete’s Heart
Athletes who test positive for COVID-19 have a high rate of return to sports, however, a small percentage may have damage to heart muscle tissue.
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Published on: 28-Apr-2021
The 8 best knee stretches and exercises for knee pain relief
Regular lower body strengthening and stretching can take unwanted stressors off the knee joint, reducing pain. There are several exercises people can try. Doing knee
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Published on: 27-Apr-2021
Nutritional Strategies for Healthy Aging
Over the last century, the human lifespan has undergone dramatic changes. At the start of the 20th century, the average lifespan at birth for women
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Published on: 26-Apr-2021
Four Ways to Develop a Healthy Mindset
In any athlete’s pursuit of high performance, most will make claims such as, “I need to get quicker!” or “I need a heavier forehand!” With such declarations,
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Published on: 25-Apr-2021
F1 Driver Fitness Vital To Success On The Track
There is a misconception that Formula One is a lazy sport and that the drivers do not have to be physically fit. They do, after all, just
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Published on: 23-Apr-2021
How to Relieve Back Pain Without Surgery
If you suffer from back pain, you are definitely not alone. An estimated 80% of all Americans will endure a back pain episode at some
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Published on: 22-Apr-2021
What’s The Difference between Osteo and Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Arthritis is a common condition of the joints, which leads to pain, stiffness, swelling, and inflammation due to changing joint surfaces. According to the CDC,
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Published on: 21-Apr-2021
The research, tracking thousands of people from age 50 on, suggests those who sleep six hours or less a night are more likely to develop
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Published on: 20-Apr-2021
There’s a Name for the Blah You’re Feeling: It’s Called Languishing
Rediscover your “flow”. The neglected middle child of mental health can dull your motivation and focus — and it may be the dominant emotion of
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Published on: 19-Apr-2021
Donation Comes Full Circle For Tissue Recipient Turned Doctor
As a soccer player for the University of Illinois, Rachel constantly pushed herself. Being active was crucial to her lifestyle both on and off the
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Published on: 18-Apr-2021
Too Much High-Intensity Exercise May Be Bad for Your Health
A new study hints that excessive HIIT may harm your mitochondria, the energy generators found in every cell of your body. If high-intensity exercise is
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Published on: 16-Apr-2021
Looking To The Pros For Beginner Surfing Tips
Pro surfer Ryan Callinan of Newcastle is one of the top 10 surfers in the World Surf League’s 2021 Championship Tour. With preparations for the
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Published on: 14-Apr-2021
Great tips and gifts to live healthier lives in a healthy environment
EWG’s 12th Annual Earth Day Virtual Celebration As a very proud member of The Environmental Working Group (EWG.org) Board of Directors, I am very honored
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Published on: 14-Apr-2021
5 Ways To Recover From A BMX Injury
For athletes, there’s nothing more frustrating than getting injured. And the pain that accompanies the injuries isn’t even the main issue. It’s the downtime that
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Published on: 13-Apr-2021
Is It Safe to Go Back to Group Exercise Class at the Gym?
Indoor fitness classes, which often result in heavy breathing in poorly ventilated rooms, can be risky. Here’s a guide to help you decide if your
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Published on: 12-Apr-2021
Why I chose to have a Robotic Hip Replacement Surgery at 49
On Labor Day weekend in 2019, I had planned a short hike with a friend to see a waterfall in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. But I
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Published on: 12-Apr-2021
People play sports for various reasons. For instance, some simply play for the love of competition. Others play to find purpose in life, make friends,
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Published on: 10-Apr-2021
Blue Zones Power 9: Lifestyle Habits of the World’s Healthiest, Longest-Lived People Life expectancy of an American born today averages 78.2 years. But this year,
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Published on: 09-Apr-2021
Thrower’s Shoulder: Somewhere Between a Flexible and Stable Place
The start of the spring season means that it is finally time for many athletes to implement off-season drills, workouts, and preparation for competition. For
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Published on: 07-Apr-2021
What is mitral valve insufficiency? Mitral insufficiency is a mitral valve pathology in which there is a reverse movement of blood from the left ventricle
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Published on: 06-Apr-2021
What’s the Future of Group Exercise Classes?
In February and March, 112 people were infected with the Covid-19 virus in South Korea because of Zumba classes. During 24 days in February and
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Published on: 05-Apr-2021
How to Stay Fit With Your Partner
All couples want a healthy environment that’ll create happiness for both partners. One of the things that will contribute to that is a common goal
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Published on: 03-Apr-2021
“Not having to think about going up and down stairs and not having to worry about knee pain in inconvenient places, just months after surgery,
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Published on: 30-Mar-2021
Interview with Zach LaVine: An Athlete’s Perspective on Injury and Working with Team Physicians
Dr. Brian Cole from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush talks with Zach LaVine about his career, his injury and his perspective on working with team physicians.
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Published on: 29-Mar-2021
Torn ACL – Quadriceps Tendon Graft
Video Presented by JRF Ortho: The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of four ligaments that are crucial to the stability of your knee. It
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Published on: 27-Mar-2021
The unique vegetable source fatty acids in MCT Lean MCT Oil provides you with cleaner—and more rapidly utilized—energy to fuel your life. This is because
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Published on: 26-Mar-2021
How To Maintain Your Fitness When You Live With A Heart Condition
Maintaining balanced nutrition and getting regular exercise are two of the most important factors in ensuring that you follow a healthy lifestyle and reduce the risk of
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Published on: 25-Mar-2021
When Can I Play Again: Tibia Fracture
Tibia fractures are complicated injuries, typically requiring many months of recovery before a return to sports; An “open” fracture, in which the broken bone is
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Published on: 24-Mar-2021
A Guide To Understanding Bromantane
What is Bromantane, you may ask? Well, Bromantane, which trades as Ladasten, is a drug that’s believed to positively affect brain function in people. Do
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Published on: 23-Mar-2021
D1-Bound Volleyball Player Hitting the Court Again After Knee Surgery
An estimated 500,000 U.S. high school students play competitive volleyball — and four times as many of them are girls. With that many kids playing
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Published on: 22-Mar-2021
Fueling the Machine: the Diets of Top Athletes
Although it might seem so obvious that it scarcely needs to be repeated, when looking at the performance of top athletes, we cannot overstate the
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Published on: 22-Mar-2021
Knee Injuries Seen in Gymnasts
Knee pain in young gymnasts is a common complaint. Many times these young athletes begin having pain due to overuse of the area. A common
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Published on: 21-Mar-2021
Here’s What Texting Really Does to Your Spine
This image will make you sit up straight, immediately! Pop quiz: Are you currently reading this while hunched over your phone? If so, here’s a very
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Published on: 21-Mar-2021
Sleep Has Always Mattered—Now It Matters Even More
Everyone has heard that getting a good night’s sleep is important, but at the same time the pace of modern life shortchanges one’s chances of
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Published on: 20-Mar-2021
7 Reasons Why Pro Athletes Prefer To Use CBD
Fitness involves adequate nutritional aid coupled up with regular workouts. If you wish to achieve your dream physique, you must stick to the right kind
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Published on: 19-Mar-2021
Why I Stopped Running During the Pandemic (and How I Started Again)
Waiting to feel better wasn’t working. I had to act. When the pandemic hit I was 35 and in the surprise athletic prime of my life. First
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Published on: 18-Mar-2021
Getting to the Bottom of the Runner’s High
For years we’ve been crediting endorphins, but it’s really about the endocannabinoids. We can stop crediting endorphins, the natural opioid painkillers produced by our bodies,
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Published on: 17-Mar-2021
Using CBD for Workout: Effective or Myth
Cannabidiol (CBD) is the most popular non-psychoactive compound obtained from the cannabis plant, famous for its powerful analgesic properties. As an analgesic drug, cannabidiol is
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Published on: 17-Mar-2021
Exercising At Home Without Breaking The Bank
The last year has seen the number of Americans that exercise at home increase exponentially. Not only are more people tackling at-home exercise regimes, but the level
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Published on: 16-Mar-2021
Why Do I Have Knee Pain When Standing?
Years of wear and tear can take a toll on your knees. If you have experienced pain dull, achy, or sharp knee pain while standing,
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Published on: 15-Mar-2021
Everything to know about rotator cuff surgery
Some rotator cuff injuries may require surgery when nonsurgical treatments have not worked, but evidence suggests that nonsurgical treatments can help with most cases. The
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Published on: 14-Mar-2021
Neither ‘meniscal’ nor ‘mechanical’ symptoms predict findings on knee arthroscopy
Orthopaedic surgeons have traditionally been taught that certain types of knee symptoms indicate damage to specialized structures called the menisci. But these “meniscal” and “mechanical”
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Published on: 13-Mar-2021
3 Essential Changes to Your Diet that Can Keep Your Skin Healthy
It seems like everyone is altering their diet these days. From adding more vegetables to their recipes to eating healthier foods such as Greek yogurt
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Published on: 13-Mar-2021
Exercise for Leg Pain: 7 At-Home Exercises
It is common to experience some leg pain at at some point if you exercise frequently or if you notice aches and pains as a result of
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Published on: 13-Mar-2021
10 Core Strengthening Exercises for Runners
Having a strong core is vital for running performance and injury prevention. As you build your core strength, your running form and efficiency will improve—and you’ll just
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Published on: 12-Mar-2021
Stay Active to Reduce Blood Pressure | Infographic
High Blood Pressure is one of the most common modifiable risk factors for heart disease and stroke in women. Approximately one in two adult women
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Published on: 12-Mar-2021
Herbs to Maximize Your Athletic Performance
If you work out regularly and love natural remedies, you probably already know about herbal supplements for relieving aches and pains and reducing inflammation. But
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Published on: 12-Mar-2021
Causes of Shoulder Pain and Treatment Options
Everything you need to know about shoulder pain Shoulder pain has many different causes and treatments. It isn’t easy to know the difference between different
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Published on: 11-Mar-2021
Reduced Sitting Time Improves Blood Flow in Brain and Legs
During a regular day, the average person sits for eight to10 hours. These high levels of sitting time seem linked to an increased risk for
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Published on: 10-Mar-2021
How Are Sports Teams Weathering The Financial Challenges Posed By Covid-19?
The World Indoor Championships in Nanking, the Rome Marathon, and a plethora of Formula One Grand Prix events are just three of thousands of important
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Published on: 10-Mar-2021
Intense Strength Training does not ease Knee Pain, Study Finds
Millions of patients with knee osteoarthritis are told to exercise. A new study casts doubt on what sort of exercise is helpful. The idea made
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Published on: 09-Mar-2021
First of several Clinical Studies showing Benefits of BandGrip
Findings Prove Time Savings for Surgeons, Strengthen Hope in Wound Infection Reduction for Orthopedic Patients New research published in the February issue of Journal of Wound Care (JWC)
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Published on: 08-Mar-2021
Running Is a Total Body Affair
We can thank our heads and shoulders — and not just our knees and toes — that we evolved to run as well as we
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Published on: 07-Mar-2021
Overweight With Arthritic Knees? You Might Want to Avoid Tennis
For overweight people with arthritic knees, racket sports like tennis and racquetball may accelerate degeneration of the joints, a new study finds. Exercise can benefit
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Published on: 06-Mar-2021
Elbow Dislocation Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
An elbow dislocation occurs when the upper arm and forearm get separated from their normal position. The bone of the upper arm (humerus) normally touches
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Published on: 05-Mar-2021
10 Tips for Faster Post-Workout Recovery
Whether you’re a runner who hits the pavement hard or someone who just can’t wait to get back in the gym, rest and recovery need
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Published on: 05-Mar-2021
Patients Share Ski and Snowboard Advice
At Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, we love ski and snowboard season, but professionally, it can be a very busy time. We treat many snow sport-related
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Published on: 04-Mar-2021
FDA authorizes marketing of ACL Implant
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) implant that offers an alternative to traditional ACL reconstruction has received marketing authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration—the
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Published on: 03-Mar-2021
6 Tips to Remain Healthy During a Modified Gymnastics Season
The ongoing pandemic has changed many of our everyday lives – including those of athletes, many of which had to completely stop, pause or alter
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Published on: 02-Mar-2021
5 Tips for Staying Fit and Avoiding Injury During Pregnancy
Many expectant mothers want to stay fit throughout their pregnancy, but they’re concerned about causing injury to themselves or harm to their unborn baby. The
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Published on: 01-Mar-2021
Where Does Your Food Come From? Here’s Why It Matters
Where does your food come from? If you haven’t thought about it before, you might want to reconsider. How your food is grown, harvested, processed,
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Published on: 01-Mar-2021
Creating a Foundation for Athletic Success
RushPT-Select Sports, our nationally recognized sports medicine program, is a comprehensive, industry-leading program tailored to meet the physical demands of active people like you. Our
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Published on: 27-Feb-2021
Tips for Treating Your Bicep Pain at Home
Know when it’s time to call your doctor The bicep muscle is one of the most important muscles for your upper body strength. An injury
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Published on: 26-Feb-2021
5 Ways to Revive a Workout Routine
Whether you’re watching the sun go down early every day, unable to hit your regular gym, or busy with work or kids, it’s easy to
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