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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: 20-Sep-2019
Two Great Reasons To Do ACL Injury Prevention Warm-ups
Recently published scientific reviews show that ACL injury prevention programs are very effective, reducing ACL noncontact tear rates by more than 50% and at the
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Published on: 19-Sep-2019
Endurance Athletes: How You Can Avoid Injury as You Hit Peak Training
Continual, repetitive stress faced by endurance athletes makes injury almost inevitable. The key to disrupting this cycle and preventing injury is to develop a protective
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Published on: 18-Sep-2019
Best Exercises for Tennis Players
Injury risk is a reality of any sport, and tennis is no different. More than 41 percent of elite tennis players lose time from play
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Published on: 17-Sep-2019
Upgrade Your Life: With the Master Your Metabolism 14 Day Transformation, you’ll ignite your internal fat-burning machine. In a mere two weeks, you’ll notice you
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Published on: 16-Sep-2019
What is meniscal transplant surgery?
Meniscal transplant surgery is a type of surgery that replaces your missing or damaged meniscus with a meniscus from a cadaver donor. The surgery usually
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Published on: 14-Sep-2019
No-Gym Workout Methods to Get in Peak Shape
There are many reasons that it can be a drag on your regular routine to try to make it to the gym. Gym memberships are
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Published on: 13-Sep-2019
Aquatic therapy can be very effective when you have a condition that makes it painful to put weight on your lower extremities, such as arthritis,
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Published on: 12-Sep-2019
Successfully Playing Again After In-Season Shoulder Instability
There is controversy about the management of shoulder instability in the high school aged athlete, with many orthopedic specialists recommending surgery for first-time instability; However,
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Published on: 11-Sep-2019
Youth Football Concussion Prevention Program Shows Early Signs of Success
As the play clock winds down, your team takes formation and the center snaps the ball. That unmistakable sound of helmets colliding fills the airwaves.
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Published on: 10-Sep-2019
The Best Vegetables to Eat When You’re Trying to Lose Weight
Veggies tend to be weight-loss friendly. Why? Most are low in calories — and all offer filling fiber, which helps to tide you over and
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Published on: 09-Sep-2019
6 Fit Pregnancy Tips | For Clients, Coaches and Trainers
Learning Objectives: Identify recovery strategies for exercise training in pregnancy; Understand the importance of hydration with endurance training in pregnancy; Understand the importance of healthy
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Published on: 08-Sep-2019
Exercising as a Couple: Can It Motivate You to Workout More?
Exercising as a couple: can it make you workout more? It might rain. My hand feels weird. Not memoirs of a snowflake, but genuine excuses
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Published on: 07-Sep-2019
7 Common Workout Excuses… And How to Bust Through Them
Because, yes, you do have time Whether you’re a longtime runner, a casual CrossFitter, or someone who stops and starts new workout routines on a
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Published on: 06-Sep-2019
Study dispels myth of exercise damage in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee
A study by scientists has discovered that therapeutic exercise does not harm articular cartilage of the knee in people with osteoarthritis, a leading cause of
Published on: 05-Sep-2019
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 02, 2019 Former NFL players, professional sports agents and experts in the sports betting industry will debate today’s hot topics in sports during
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Published on: 04-Sep-2019
Best of Luck: Recovering from Injury and Retiring at 29
The sports world was caught off guard recently when news broke that Indianapolis’ quarterback Andrew Luck was retiring effective immediately from professional football. What made
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Published on: 03-Sep-2019
Returning to Activities I Love After Osteochondral Autograft Transplantation – Lucy ‘s Story
After multiple knee surgeries during high school and college athletics, my knees had taken a beating. Sophomore year of college, my body hit a point
Published on: 31-Aug-2019
Sleep Researchers Discover an Unlikely Night Routine to Overcome Insomnia
Do you struggle trying to fall asleep? Do you feel you don’t get enough sleep and you feel sleepy during the day? You are not
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Published on: 30-Aug-2019
Exercises to Head Off a Painful Rotator Cuff Injury
The rotator cuff refers to a group of four distinct muscles and tendons that connect to each shoulder and stabilize the humerus, the upper arm
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Published on: 29-Aug-2019
What Causes Brain Fog — And How To Finally Clear Your Mind
Adequate sleep is key to performing our best. What causes brain fog and what is its connection with anxiety disorders and a lack of sleep? A
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Published on: 26-Aug-2019
Know Your Target Heart Rates for Exercise, Losing Weight and Health
What should your heart rate be when working out, and how can you keep track of it? Our simple chart will help keep you in
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Published on: 23-Aug-2019
Ankle instability: Turning your ankle walking in the backyard?
How many times have you turned your ankle doing something as benign as walking in your backyard? How about walking across a seemingly flat parking
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Published on: 18-Aug-2019
Outcomes of non-operatively treated elbow ulnar in professional baseball players
Professional baseball players with a low-grade elbow injury that occurs on the humeral side of the elbow have a better chance of returning to throw
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Published on: 17-Aug-2019
Study suggests surgery better than observation for older patients with meniscus tear
Patients over age 50 who underwent an all inside arthroscopic repair technique had lower rates of subsequent total knee surgery than a similar group that
Published on: 16-Aug-2019
The Best Workouts for Extremely Busy People
Whether your schedule has ten minutes or a whole hour, here are the best ways to make the most of it. If you were to
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Published on: 12-Aug-2019
The 10 Commandments of Youth Sports Specialization
What kids, parents, and coaches need to know about early youth sports specialization and the growing number of overuse injuries in our youth athletes. The
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Published on: 11-Aug-2019
The Athlete’s Kitchen: Carbs in the News
Too many of today’s athletes believe carbohydrates are “bad.” If that’s true, what does the latest sports nutrition research say? The following studies, presented at
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Published on: 10-Aug-2019
Physical Activity: A Key Lifestyle Behavior for Prevention of Weight Gain and Obesity
The second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans was published by the Department of Health and Human Services in 2018 along with the Physical Activity Guidelines
Published on: 09-Aug-2019
Understanding Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteochondritis dissecans (os-tee-o-kon-DRY-tis DIS-uh-kanz) is a joint condition in which bone underneath the cartilage of a joint dies due to lack of blood flow. This
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Published on: 08-Aug-2019
This Hydration Strategy Should Work
A simple and easy to remember hydration strategy: drink half your body weight in pounds in ounces of water per day; Elite athletes may want
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Published on: 07-Aug-2019
Knee pain is very common and can have significant effects on quality of life. Both chronic and acute knee pain can hinder your ability to
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Published on: 06-Aug-2019
Exercise May Improve Small Blood Vessel Health in Older People
The brain’s small blood vessels play a role in conditions that affect how clearly people think and could affect development of Alzheimer’s disease. Finding ways
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Published on: 05-Aug-2019
Taking the Mound With ATI’s Baseball Injury Expert
Baseball season is in full swing, and like every year, the players’ health is the most important factor in determining their performance individually and as
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Published on: 04-Aug-2019
Exercise during Pregnancy Can Help Babies Move Better after Birth
Research has shown that exercise during pregnancy benefits the heart health of the mother and infant. To see if a pregnant mother’s exercise habits may
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Published on: 03-Aug-2019
The best way to lose weight boils down to these three things
The evidence shows that there isn’t one better way to lose weight, but diets that work all have these things in common. Call it what
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Published on: 02-Aug-2019
Are You Putting Your Best Foot Forward On The Course?
English pro Ian Poulter had been dealing with nagging arthritis in his right foot for more than two years when the condition finally became too
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Published on: 01-Aug-2019
Preventing ACL Injuries: Tips and Resources for Coaches and Student Athletes
The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is one of the major ligaments in the knee. It helps keep the joint stable as a person walks,
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Published on: 31-Jul-2019
Running with Foot and Heel Pain
As a runner, whether amateur or professional, it is highly likely you will experience pain in the bottom of the foot at some stage in
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Published on: 30-Jul-2019
Tired and stressed? These tweaks to your diet can help
Feeling tired and frazzled can lead to side-stepping healthy habits, like exercise and eating well. These diet strategies can help you stress less and sleep
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Published on: 29-Jul-2019
A pain in the leg can be a real problem, especially for endurance athletes looking to train for their next race. Identifying the cause of
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Published on: 28-Jul-2019
Weightlessness encountered during long-duration spaceflight can cause astronauts’ physical fitness levels to dramatically decrease. Yet, a certain level of fitness needs to be maintained in
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Published on: 27-Jul-2019
ORGANICS AND GMOS—WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW? By now you know that eating organically grown fruits and vegetables is better for your health—organic produce
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Published on: 26-Jul-2019
Heat Illness is a broad term used for a range of problems such as dehydration, cramping, dizziness, heat exhaustion and a very serious problem called
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Published on: 23-Jul-2019
Having a Mantra Will Make You Better
Nine athletes share the phrases they tell themselves to reach peak performance Buddhism, Stoicism, and Taoism all teach adherents to repeat particular chants or mantras to
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Published on: 22-Jul-2019
Donor Radial Head Potentially Saved Professional Supercross’ Career
Instead of replacing the missing bone with a metal prosthetic, Viola closes the incision and places Roczen on the transplant list for a living cadaveric
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Published on: 21-Jul-2019
Keeping The Golden Years Golden – Finding Abundance Through Your Health And Finances
The greatest medical cause of fatality worldwide for the past 15 years has been heart disease and stroke, as reported by the World Health Organization’s
Published on: 20-Jul-2019
Putting Down Your Phone May Help You Live Longer
If you’re like many people, you may have decided that you want to spend less time staring at your phone. It’s a good idea: an increasing
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Published on: 19-Jul-2019
Squat Mobility and Movement Prep
The squat is one of the most fundamental movements a human needs to be able to perform both in life and in sports. In life
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Published on: 18-Jul-2019
Top 10 stretches for shoulder tightness
Shoulder stretches can help relieve muscle tension, pain, and tightness in the neck and shoulders. Stiff or tight shoulders can cause discomfort and limit a
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Published on: 17-Jul-2019
Measuring Physical Activity: How Many Steps Should You Take?
Walking 10,000 steps a day – what is the correct number? ANSWERED by the Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee. Being physically active is one of
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Published on: 16-Jul-2019
Dr. Nikhil Verma, Director of Sports Medicine at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush in Chicago and head team physician for the Chicago White Sox, has been treating youth
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Published on: 15-Jul-2019
Sports Nutrition Myths Busted!
Keeping up with the latest science-based sports nutrition recommendations is a challenge. We are constantly bombarded with media messages touting the next miracle sports food
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Published on: 11-Jul-2019
10 Massive Benefits of Push Ups
For many, the thought of performing a push up conjures memories of gym class. While these memories may or may not be the most pleasant,
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Published on: 10-Jul-2019
From Shoulder Pain to Starting College Tennis Player
Nic Meister’s Story: Beginning in January of 2018 I began experiencing pain in the AC Joint of my left shoulder. I felt the pain the
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Published on: 06-Jul-2019
Taking the Mound With ATI’s Baseball Injury Expert
Baseball season is in full swing, and like every year, the players’ health is the most important factor in determining their performance individually and as
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Published on: 02-Jul-2019
Organics and GMOs—What do I need to know?
By now you know that eating organically grown fruits and vegetables is better for your health—organic produce has higher nutritional value and antioxidant content than
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Published on: 01-Jul-2019
The shoulder consists of multiple joints along with muscles and tendons which to allow your arm to move freely. Considered the most mobile joint in
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Published on: 29-Jun-2019
While you may have lost some weight dieting, were you able to keep it off for good? If not, you’re in the majority. This is because
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Published on: 28-Jun-2019
Bone and Tissue Transplantation
The Importance of the Musculoskeletal System The musculoskeletal system is a network of muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments that provide us with the ability
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Published on: 27-Jun-2019
Regenerative Medicine at Aesculap Biologics
Within the last decades, exciting advances in cellular research have allowed medicine to acquire a new area of focus- regenerative medicine. Regenerative approaches to medicine
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Published on: 26-Jun-2019
Transform Your Health Through Running
Sitting has been termed the new smoking. Think about all the time spent sitting — commuting to and from work, at your desk for eight
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Published on: 25-Jun-2019
Was Spine Surgery Tiger’s Secret Weapon?
When Tiger Woods thrust his arms into the air at Augusta National in April, he not only celebrated his fifth Masters championship, but he also
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Published on: 24-Jun-2019
Dr. Cole’s Non Operative Management of Osteoarthritis
What is Osteoarthritis (OA)? Gradual breakdown of articular cartilage and bones within a joint. Osteoarthritis is typically caused by wear and tear and worsens over
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Published on: 23-Jun-2019
These Are the Best Snacks for Weight Loss
Eat more, weigh less: If you’re sacrificing snacks to cut calories, stop—to lose weight, you need snacks. “Snacking is an opportunity to fuel your body between
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Published on: 22-Jun-2019
Achilles Tendinopathy in Runners: Your Aching Heel Pain Can Be Helped
Does the aching pain in your heel have you adjusting your training program this running season? Countless runners suffer from Achilles tendon injuries every year
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Published on: 20-Jun-2019
5 Alternatives to Deadlifts to Help You Build Explosive Power in Your Legs
The deadlift is one of the most difficult and taxing exercises in the weight room, and performing it correctly requires strength, discipline, and diligence, which
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Published on: 07-Jun-2019
How to do The 10 Minute Workout!
Life these days is BUSY. It is often filled with work, errands, kid activities, homework, meal preparation, and if we are lucky, seven hours of
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Published on: 03-Jun-2019
Lose Weight Faster with These 10 Moves
So you gained some weight. It happens. Why you gain doesn’t matter so much as what you do now to stop the gain and get
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Published on: 02-Jun-2019
Heart-rate tracking is the secret to getting fit. Here’s how to use it
Elite athletes use it — and you can, too. It was the hardest stretch of the race, 1,000 feet of what seemed like nearly vertical
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Published on: 01-Jun-2019
Elbow Injuries and Rehabilitation
The elbow is a hinge joint that is formed by the union of three bones: the humerus, radius, and ulna. Through the action of four
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Published on: 31-May-2019
How Doctors Diagnose and Treat the “Funny Bone” The ulnar nerve is one of the major nerves of the upper extremity. Nerves are structures that
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Published on: 30-May-2019
Treating Osteochondritis Dissecans
(Left) The knee joint is formed where the femur meets the tibia. (Right) The most common site for OCD of the knee. Cartilage covers and protects the
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Published on: 29-May-2019
The most common cause of ankle pain is due to an ankle sprain. Sprained ankles occur when the foot exceeds its normal range of motion
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Published on: 28-May-2019
Surgery For Shoulder Dislocation: When Can I Play Again?
Article by Dev K. Mishra, M.D. President, Sideline Sports Doc There is a lot of variability in timelines for return to activity and sports after
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Published on: 27-May-2019
Types of Knee Braces for Support and Injury Prevention
The use of knee braces in sports medicine is a controversial topic. Knee braces are used for a wide variety of problems and conditions. But
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