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: 24-Oct-2020
TUNE-IN SMW SUNDAY AT 7 AM TO HEAR ABOUT: Shoulder Dislocation vs. Separation & Sleep Hygiene
Join Co-hosts Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul bringing you the above topics on Sports Medicine Weekly Tune-in 670TheScore Chicago Sports Radio – WSCR 670AM, 7 AM/c SUNDAY Podcast Segments are always
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Published on: 23-Oct-2020
Hall of Fame Health selects MOR as a preferred provider
Hall of Fame Health, a nationwide effort to offer services to any former NFL player or team employee and their families, announced its partnership Tuesday
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Published on: 22-Oct-2020
“Two thumbs up” for Dr. Della Valle and staff at MOR after partial knee replacement
When Charles Rupert, 56, of Champaign decided to do something about his nagging knee pain, he assumed a total knee replacement was in his future.
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Published on: 21-Oct-2020
No Rocks Required for This Strength-Building Climbing Workout
Climbing includes rather more than upper-body energy, says Zack DiCristino, a Salt Lake Metropolis-based bodily therapist with USA Climbing and lead therapist for the U.S.
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Published on: 20-Oct-2020
Have you ever experienced an injury and wondered if you should ice? It’s usually a great idea, but there are some rules you need to
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Published on: 19-Oct-2020
How Physical Therapy Can Get You Stronger for Your Next Marathon
The running landscape has changed quite a bit as a result of the global pandemic. Running a marathon, even virtually, is perhaps one of the
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Published on: 17-Oct-2020
Why Keep this COVID-19 Remedy a Secret?
First, the bad news. There is no vaccine or cure yet for the COVID-19. The only approved drug has modest impacts. What would we give
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Published on: 16-Oct-2020
Join Co-hosts Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul bringing you the above topics on Sports Medicine Weekly Tune-in 670TheScore Chicago Sports Radio – WSCR 670AM, 7 AM/c SUNDAY Podcast Segments are always
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Published on: 16-Oct-2020
Scientists Say They Have Zeroed in on the World’s Healthiest Diet
To stay healthy and maximize your business productivity, ignore all the conflicting nutritional advice. Science is getting closer to pinning down the ideal human diet.
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Published on: 15-Oct-2020
Do My Sleeping Habits Affect My Recovery From An Injury?
Every year, 8.6 million sports and recreation-related injuries are reported. While much of the focus is on post-injury physical rehabilitation programs and eating healthy to
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Published on: 09-Oct-2020
The evidenced-based guidance and recommendations regarding exercise and cancer include: ◾️ For all adults, exercise is important for cancer prevention and specifically lowers risk of
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Published on: 03-Oct-2020
‘I bet he would have had a really long career’
When the late Gale Sayers suffered a devastating knee injury in 1968, the procedure to repair the damage was archaic by today’s standards. With today’s
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Published on: 30-Sep-2020
ARTICULAR CARTILAGE CAN BE DAMAGED IN A NUMBER OF WAYS
CHRONIC OR REPETITIVE ACTIONS: Exercise, sports, or physical work can cause cartilage to weaken and wear out with time. ACUTE OR TRAUMATIC EVENTS: Such as
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Published on: 28-Sep-2020
Does Your Workout Gear Affect Your Fitness Regime?
Health and wellbeing are quickly rising on the must-have lists for Americans, leading more people to prioritize their fitness. In Allianz Life’s Annual Study, 51 percent
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Published on: 25-Sep-2020
Understanding Torn Meniscus Trimming
Video Presented by JRF Ortho: A healthy meniscus acts as a shock absorber and provides a smooth surface for your knee to glide on. A
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Published on: 23-Sep-2020
Why is sleep so important? The quality of your sleep plays a significant role in all aspects of your mental and physical health, from your
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Published on: 22-Sep-2020
Treatments for Common Basketball Injuries
Common Basketball Injuries What are the most common basketball injuries, how can you differentiate each injury, and what forms of treatment are offered? We have
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Published on: 14-Sep-2020
Life Changing 110 pound Weight-loss after Knee Surgery
MAUREEN ‘S STORY Dear Dr. Cole, I have been waiting to inform you of how you had transformed my life. You had performed surgery on
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Published on: 14-Sep-2020
Common Workout Myths: Debunked
There is a lot of exercise advice available these days. It can be found in magazines, TV shows, online resources, and even come as advice
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Published on: 10-Sep-2020
Enhancing Indoor Air Quality to Promote Physical Activity Among Vulnerable Populations
Not all indoor spaces are created equal The hot summer months of June, July and August provide many opportunities for individuals and families to engage
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Published on: 09-Sep-2020
Why regular exercise is the key to a strong immune system
The health benefits of exercise are well documented, improving both mental and physical well being. However, recent research by Frontiers in Immunology suggests a surprising link
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Published on: 08-Sep-2020
How to Maintain a Healthy Brain
KAREN’S NEWS LETTER, SEPTEMBER 2020 Brain Health and Why It’s Important The brain is one of your most vital organs, it controls your body’s functions
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Published on: 06-Sep-2020
RUSH UNIVERSITY ORTHOPEDICS SECURES #5 RANKING IN U.S. FOR 2020
U.S. News & World Report has ranked the Chicago, Illinois, Orthopedic Program at Rush University Medical Center as the 5th best in the nation for 2020.
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Published on: 05-Sep-2020
What PPE Do I Need When I Head Back to the Office?
As Offices Start to Open Up Again, It Is Important to Learn How You Can Best Protect Yourself In the past, personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Published on: 04-Sep-2020
SurgeonAgent Interview: Dr. Cole’s Medical Journey
Dr. Brian Cole talks with Matthew Vuckovich, the #SurgeonAgent and Founder of Exclusive Medical Advisors, discussing the fundamental business knowledge for Residents and Fellows entering
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Published on: 02-Sep-2020
New Recommendations Steer Doctors Away from Opioids to Treat Pain in Adolescent Athletes
Experts urge team physicians, pediatricians to use nonpharmacologic treatment first Athletes at all levels and ages commonly experience pain during practice and in competition. Identifying
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Published on: 01-Sep-2020
60+ Benefits of Exercise – The Ultimate List
Key Takeaway: Aside from reducing our body fats, developing our muscles, and strengthening our bones, exercise does more in keeping our whole body physically fit. Keeping
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Published on: 30-Aug-2020
Walking Is Making a Major Comeback
Many of us have long dismissed this gentle, approachable activity for more adrenaline-pumping forms of exercise. We’ve been missing out—big-time. Until very recently, the idea
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Published on: 26-Aug-2020
Snacking is a must! It helps you get from one meal to the next — no headaches, drops in energy or stomach rumbling. The secret:
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Published on: 24-Aug-2020
American Ninja Warrior back to Competition after ACL Tear
EMILY ‘S STORY Before my injury, I was an All Star cheerleader and an American Ninja Warrior competitor. I tore my ACL at practice on
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Published on: 19-Aug-2020
One factor behind the Big Ten and Pac-12 decisions to postpone college football this fall was a growing concern about the connection between COVID-19 and
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Published on: 19-Aug-2020
Total shoulder replacement patient finally free from pain
Now that elective surgeries are permitted again after COVID-19 forced doctors to perform only essential operations for life-threatening conditions, patients like Judy Susmarski can finally
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Published on: 18-Aug-2020
Injury Prevention Tips For Trail Runners
Trail running is a great way to spice up your running routine by getting a little closer to nature! However, trails are hardly ever forgiving.
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Published on: 17-Aug-2020
ACSM Publishes Call to Action Addressing COVID-19 and Return to Sports and Physical Activity
Statement includes 12 action steps for health care providers, healthy individuals and those recovering from COVID-19 The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) today published
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Published on: 16-Aug-2020
A knee sprain is an injury of the ligaments, tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect the bones of the upper and lower leg at
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Published on: 14-Aug-2020
RECURRENT INJURIES BEDEVIL RUGBY PLAYERS POST-RETIREMENT
Governing bodies need to do more to prevent recurrent injuries in rugby players and to support them after retirement from sport, Durham University researchers say.
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Published on: 13-Aug-2020
NEW GUIDELINES FOR ATHLETIC SPINE INJURIES
On September 26, 2015 when Devon Gale joined his Southern University teammates on the football field to play against University of Georgia, he had no
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Published on: 12-Aug-2020
MOST GOLFERS RETURN TO SPORT IN 6 MONTHS POST SHOULDER SURGERY
The majority of golfers who undergo shoulder arthroplasty are able to return to sport approximately 6 months after the procedure, according to a new study.
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Published on: 11-Aug-2020
The Effect of Cortisol When Recovering From A Sports Injury
There are approximately 3.5 million sports injuries each year in the US, with sprains and strains being the most common. Recovering from a sports injury can be
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Published on: 10-Aug-2020
When done correctly, dual leg squats, single leg lunges, and plyometrics are excellent exercises; However, if your form is off or you ramp up too
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Published on: 09-Aug-2020
Understanding Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction-Tommy John Surgery
Video Presented by JRF Ortho: The ulnar collateral ligament stabilizes the inside of the elbow through its various flexing and extending motions. This ligament can
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Published on: 07-Aug-2020
A COMMON CONDITION Knee pain is a common condition with many possible causes. You may have injured your knee playing a sport, through overuse, or even
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Published on: 06-Aug-2020
Prehab Exercises to Perform at Home
Preparing for surgery is critical for successful outcomes after your operation. The Ivy Rehab Network offers a comprehensive prehab training plan that helps individuals recover faster after surgery,
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Published on: 05-Aug-2020
Marathon runner is back on track after hamstring repair surgery
“Running is my mental everything,” explains marathon runner Gina Uebelhor, 37, of Chicago. “Someday, I want to be one of those sharp ladies you see
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Published on: 04-Aug-2020
Running With Pain? You Might Have One of These Common Running Injuries
You’re out running on your favorite trail, on a warm day with the sun shining, birds chirping, a light breeze, and the smell of summer
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Published on: 22-Jul-2020
I Spoke With Anthony Fauci. He Says His Inbox Isn’t Pretty
An interview with the man who has an important message for you, if he can get it out. Americans may have lost faith in their
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Published on: 22-Jul-2020
Back in the Saddle After a Tough Horse Racing Accident
Horse racing runs in the family so it was no surprise that Skyler wanted to follow in her mother’s footsteps and pursue her dream of
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Published on: 19-Jul-2020
How to Lose Weight as Fast as Possible | 7 Weight Loss Tips
When you are too fat, it is called obesity. Obesity or being over-weight may cause many health problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, heart attack and
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Published on: 15-Jul-2020
Overcoming knee pain through cartilage repair
Many people have knee pain during some phase of their life. For children, it usually occurs during growth as the body is getting used to
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Published on: 14-Jul-2020
Sleep Science: Why you Need 7-8 Hours a Night
Sleep does miracles to your body. It is a time when your health restoration is being acted upon without your knowledge. Hence, not discovering earlier the benefits
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Published on: 09-Jul-2020
3 Reasons to Run a Virtual Race
It is a runner’s worst nightmare! You have spent weeks and months training for the big race that has been circled on the calendar, then
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Published on: 08-Jul-2020
The bare bones: How to improve your bone health
Your body contains more than 200 bones that perform many roles, including providing structure, organ protection, anchors for muscles, and calcium storage. Chances are, bones
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Published on: 01-Jul-2020
NBC5: Dr. Cole and Chicago Dogs discuss return to play
The Chicago Dogs prepared to start their delayed season by undergoing physicals with Dr. Brian Cole and the other Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Chicago Dogs
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Published on: 30-Jun-2020
Think You Won’t Get Coronavirus Outside? Think Again
Some people seem to confuse lower COVID-19 risk with no risk. But the outdoors aren’t magic, and you should still take precautions. Months into the
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Published on: 28-Jun-2020
US taking ‘wrong approach’ to COVID-19 testing, expert warns
The American Lung Association recently held a virtual Town Hall meeting to debunk widespread misperceptions in the United States about which populations should be prioritized
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Published on: 27-Jun-2020
Understanding Articular Cartilage Problems – Removal of Damaged Cartilage
Video Presented by JRF Ortho: Articular cartilage is a firm rubbery tissue that covers the ends of bones. It provides a smooth gliding surface for
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Published on: 25-Jun-2020
Is It Safe to Go Back to the Gym?
Is it safe to return to the gym? As a growing number of communities ease the stay-at-home mandates they had put in place to mitigate
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Published on: 24-Jun-2020
I’m excited to announce a launch of an all new superfood protein bar called The Protein Brownie. These bars contain 13 grams of high quality whey
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Published on: 23-Jun-2020
Keeping Aging Muscles Fit Is Tied to Better Heart Health Later
For men at least, entering middle age with plenty of muscle may lower the later risk of developing heart disease by more than 80 percent.
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Published on: 21-Jun-2020
Outcomes Better at One Year With Physical Therapy for Knee OA
For patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, those undergoing physical therapy have less pain and functional disability at one year compared with those who receive
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Published on: 20-Jun-2020
Here’s What You Need to Know About Running Safely During COVID-19
Lacing up your running shoes and heading outside for a jog is a great way to manage the stress of everything happening in the world
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Published on: 16-Jun-2020
Types of Elbow Fractures in Children
Broken elbows are common injuries in children. Many activities kids participate in making their elbows vulnerable to injury. Furthermore, there are several growth plates (areas of
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Published on: 15-Jun-2020
Health Exercises to Strengthen Your Rotator Cuff Muscles
The rotator cuff consists of a group of four muscles that perform several functions, including: helping to lift your arm away from your body, rotating your arm
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Published on: 14-Jun-2020
10 Healthy Reasons to Eat a Banana Every Day
Bananas are nature’s version of candy: they’re so naturally sweet that they make anything you pair them with taste like dessert, albeit a much healthier version
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Published on: 12-Jun-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: 07-Jun-2020
7 Ways to Test for Tennis Elbow at Home and in Office
Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, develops when the forearm muscles that connect to the outside of your elbow become irritated. This can cause pain and
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Published on: 04-Jun-2020
Do Runners Need to Wear Masks?
Jane Rosen began yelling sometime in April. By May, it had become routine. The incidents usually occur near her minivan, which she parks alongside Central Park
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Published on: 03-Jun-2020
Due to the necessity of social distancing, there have been many adjustments to everyone’s life and seeing your doctor is also one of the changes
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Published on: 02-Jun-2020
These Athletes Had the Coronavirus. Will They Ever Be the Same?
Von Miller of the Denver Broncos called the disease a “surreal” experience and said he struggled at first to work out. Other athletes have endured
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Published on: 02-Jun-2020
Prebiotics vs. Probiotics: What’s the Difference?
Plus, why you need to incorporate both into your diet. Over the past few years, the gut—and the trillions of bacteria inside it—has been getting
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Published on: 01-Jun-2020
Layers of a Concussion: Symptoms & Treatment
It is common for some things to be overwhelming and confusing after a concussion. Like any recovery, concussion rehabilitation is not linear, but full of
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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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