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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: 24-May-2019
Article on the secret to melting off your middle? Approach your workout more like a man! Here’s why: A man can learn a lot from
Published on: 14-May-2019
Recovery Is A Key To Peak Performance
By Sideline Sports Doc: It’s easy to ignore proper recovery when you’re in the middle of a busy season, or if you’re preparing for an
Published on: 13-May-2019
De-stress, Build Bones, and Boost Metabolism
By Karen Malkin: By now, you probably know that stress takes a tremendous toll on your body, often showing up in the form of headaches,
Published on: 10-May-2019
Cartilage treatments that are considered focal have several treatment options. General degeneration of the overall cartilage, such as later stage osteoarthritis, has different treatment paradigms.
Published on: 09-May-2019
Best Stretches for your Golf Game
By ATI Physical Therapy: How often do we find ourselves full-throttling it to the course, quickly slipping on the cleats and running at the pace
Published on: 08-May-2019
Why Cycling Is Great for the Over Sixties
Few people would dispute that cycling is a good form of exercise, but the huge benefits it can have on our physical and mental health
Published on: 06-May-2019
7 Tips to Transition Back to Outdoor Running
By Athletico: As the weather starts to warm up, you might be itching to get back outdoors for a run. Outdoor workouts offer both physical
Published on: 29-Apr-2019
While playing in a football game in the fall of 2017, Fieldcrest High School athlete Micah Hurd tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and lateral
Published on: 25-Apr-2019
Understanding Meniscus Transplants
Play Video A healthy meniscus acts as a shock absorber and provides a smooth surface for your knee to glide on. Behind the knee cap
Published on: 24-Apr-2019
Are You Ready For Sports After Your ACL Surgery?
By Dev K. Mishra, M.D., President, Sideline Sports Doc, Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Key Points: Many criteria are used to advise
Published on: 23-Apr-2019
Dealing With Allergies So You Can Continue Your Sports Training
More than one in six Canadians have hay fever and there are many other allergies people deal with on a regular basis, including food, pet dander, and
Published on: 15-Apr-2019
Maintaining an Active Lifestyle for Your Heart
By Andrew Grahovec with Contributions from Alexander Brook, PT, DPT for ATI Physical Therapy Physical activity and maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle is important for your
Published on: 12-Apr-2019
Golfers who play on a regular basis are bound to experience injuries from time to time. One common condition among golfers is medial epicondylitis, a
Published on: 08-Apr-2019
ACL injuries in Ice Hockey & Return to Play Considerations
By Steve Chmielewski, PT, DPT, Level 5 USA Hockey Coach for Athletico Physical Therapy Sport-specific training has become a larger component in athletics as coaches,
Published on: 02-Apr-2019
What to Look for in your Protein Bar
UPGRADE THE QUALITY OF YOUR FOOD Deciding which bar to fuel you through a long day can be challenging as there are so many on
Published on: 30-Mar-2019
Resilient Female Hormone Function after Record-Breaking Antarctic Crossing!
Women are thought to be biologically sensitive to effects of extreme physical activity when accompanied by weight loss–possible negative consequences cited include bone fractures and
Published on: 28-Mar-2019
Is Weightlifting Good for Your Heart? If Yes, How Much Is Enough?
Aerobic exercise, such as running, reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease events like heart attack or stroke; thus, it is commonly called “cardio” exercise. Weightlifting
Published on: 27-Mar-2019
Caffeine May Increase Cardiovascular Risk During Exercise
Regular exercise is known to be good for heart health, but the risk of a heart attack temporarily increases during an exercise session. Most heart attacks
Published on: 21-Mar-2019
Risk Factors For Adolescent Stress Fractures
By Dev Mishra, M.D., President, Sideline Sports Doc, Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Key Points: A recent scientific found several characteristics associated
Published on: 20-Mar-2019
Your knee is under a lot of pressure, so it’s no wonder that just one false move can result in injury to the ligaments and
Published on: 16-Mar-2019
Understanding Allograft Cartilage Transplants
Play Video Articular cartilage is a firm rubbery tissue that covers the ends of bones. It provides a smooth gliding surface for joints and acts
Published on: 15-Mar-2019
Strengthen Your Immune System with MCTs
There’s no way around it—germs surround us all the time. Singular medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil contains medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) that act as natural antibiotics,
Published on: 14-Mar-2019
What Your Heart Rate Means to Your Health
By Andrew Grahovec with Contributions by: Abbey Corcoran, PT, DPT for ATI Physical Therapy With every movement and minute of exercise your body goes through during
Published on: 13-Mar-2019
Heart Health & Brain Health Go Hand-in-Hand
According to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease accounts for one of every four deaths in the United States. Many of the
Published on: 12-Mar-2019
What To Know About Victor Oladipo’s Quad Injury
Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo suffered a torn quadriceps tendon in his right knee and will miss the remainder of the NBA season, the team announced
Published on: 11-Mar-2019
Concussions in Cheerleaders: Symptoms and Treatment
By Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP for Athletico Physical Therapy Cheerleaders are commonly seen on the sidelines of school and professional sporting events, but
Published on: 09-Mar-2019
Exercise for the Prevention and Treatment of Hypertension – Implications and Application
3 Key Points: Regular aerobic exercise results in reductions in blood pressure of 5-7 mmHg among individuals with hypertension and these reductions translate to a reduced
Published on: 25-Feb-2019
Shoulder Instability Surgery- Reliable Results For Most Athletes
By Dev Mishra, M.D., President, Sideline Sports Doc, Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Key Points: Many young athletes with a shoulder dislocation
Published on: 23-Feb-2019
Benefits of allograft tissue transplants outweigh risks
Patients need not be afraid of receiving musculoskeletal allograft tissue transplants, but doctors have a responsibility to seek grafts from tissue banks that follow best
Published on: 22-Feb-2019
By Karen Malkin Health Counseling A study released by the scientific journal PLOS One proves that sugar intake directly correlates to higher rates of diabetes.
Published on: 21-Feb-2019
Meniscal Transplant in Patients 50 and Younger Relieves Pain, Delays Additional Surgery
By JRF Ortho Most patients younger than age 50 with a torn or severely damaged meniscus experienced reduced pain and improved knee function following transplant
Published on: 20-Feb-2019
Five Lesser-Known Mental Health Values of Exercise
By Briana Jamshidi, Rehab Technician for ATI Physical Therapy It has become common knowledge that exercise is good for the body. Regular exercise can aid in
Published on: 19-Feb-2019
Lifelong Athlete Back to Full Speed After Shoulder Surgery
Hinsdale resident John Blacketor rigorously maintained the lifestyle of an athlete after graduating from college, playing hockey, tennis, golf and football; running; lifting; skiing; and
Published on: 18-Feb-2019
3 Essential Exercises for Shoulder Stability
Brian Whittington, PT, DPT, CMTPT for Athletico Physical Therapy The shoulder is a complex joint that consists of a “ball” on one side and a
Published on: 15-Feb-2019
Unconventional Meditation | A Mindful Experience
I am an avid hiker. I don’t travel long distances to hike, the Sandia Mountains are located on the east side of Albuquerque and I
Published on: 13-Feb-2019
About Knee Anatomy To understand the knee joint, we first need to understand the bones of the leg that form the joint. Three bones make
Published on: 10-Feb-2019
ACL Reconstruction Is Getting Better All The Time
By Dev Mishra, M.D., President, Sideline Sports Doc, Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Key Points: ACL surgery has improved substantially over
Published on: 08-Feb-2019
Snow Skiing as a Natural Anti-Aging Remedy
By Brian Rog with Contributions by Peter Braun MS, LAT, ATC, ITAT The effects of time on one’s body are unavoidable and often substantial. Many of us in
Published on: 07-Feb-2019
Ten Things You Need to Know About Sports Nutrition
Dan Benardot, PhD, DHC, RD, LD, FACSM Look Beyond Weight When Determining Health It’s not your weight that matters, it’s what constitutes your weight. Find a
Published on: 06-Feb-2019
How Does Exercise Actually Make You Better?
By Dev Mishra, M.D., President, Sideline Sports Doc, Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Key Points: A recently published scientific study shows that
Published on: 05-Feb-2019
JRF Ortho to Reach More Patients in Need of Fresh, “Living” Cartilage
OneLegacy, the nation’s largest organ, eye and tissue procurement organization, has expanded its reach of helping more people lead healthier lives through its new commitment
Published on: 04-Feb-2019
By Karen Malkin Health Counseling Just as the seasons change, your body’s needs change with the seasons. Your immune system demands more during this time of year,
Published on: 01-Feb-2019
Keeping Active in the New Year
By: Briana Jamshidi, Rehab Technician for ATI Physical Therapy After a long week of work, countless errands and running around, the weekends may be your
Published on: 29-Jan-2019
Tips to Avoid Snow-Related Injuries
By Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush The simple act of shoveling can cause serious injury if you aren’t careful. In fact, an estimated 11,500 people visit
Published on: 28-Jan-2019
Plantar Fasciitis: How Physical Therapy Can Help
By Sarah Ryerson, PT, ATC, CSCS for Athletico Physical Therapy Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. This condition impacts
Published on: 18-Jan-2019
DEVELOPING THE YOUNG FEMALE ATHLETE
In 2011, Naomi Kutin broke a world powerlifting record, squatting 215 lbs. She was in the 97 lbs weight clas…and was just nine years old.
Published on: 16-Jan-2019
Innovations That Will Drive Sports Medicine In 2019
By Dev Mishra, M.D., President, Sideline Sports Doc, Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Key Points: I see three innovations that are currently
Published on: 15-Jan-2019
Tips to Get a Good Night’s Sleep
By Karen Malkin Health Counseling In an ideal world, you’d simply drop off into a peaceful slumber every night, however, sleep—or a lack of good
Published on: 10-Jan-2019
Boy (12) becomes first in Ireland to have pioneering hip procedure
A 12-year-old boy has become the first person in Ireland to undergo a new transplant procedure to replace a damaged hip joint using a donor femoral head
Published on: 10-Jan-2019
MCL Injury Basics with ATI’s Hockey Injury Expert
By Brian Rog with Contributions by: Andrew Grahovec and Katie Christopherson, ATC for ATI Physical Therapy. To compete at the professional level in any sport requires the most athletic,
Published on: 09-Jan-2019
Injuries Impacting Professional Dancers
Injury-Prevention Tips from Joffrey Dancers Help Recreational Athletes Professional dancers, like professional athletes, are subject to injury because of the constant stress they put on
Published on: 09-Jan-2019
By Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP for Athletico Physical Therapy Winter is here! As the weather turns cold, snowy and icy, it makes outdoor
Published on: 06-Jan-2019
A Season of Football Head Impacts Does Not Affect Balance
There is considerable public concern about the effects of repetitive football head impacts on a player’s brain health. Many studies suggest a link between head
Published on: 06-Jan-2019
Knee injuries in adolescent females, including anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture, are increasing in frequency. One of the suspected causes is poor landing technique characterized
Published on: 05-Jan-2019
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity per week, yet little guidance is given as to how
Published on: 05-Jan-2019
Are Minimalist Shoes Effective for Strengthening Foot Muscles in Runners?
As the main point of contact with the ground, the foot plays a vital role in how humans move. The complex structure of the foot
Published on: 03-Jan-2019
Your body is made mostly of water. The things your body does work better with the stuff, and when it doesn’t get enough of it,
Published on: 02-Jan-2019
ROBERT L. LAVIN KESHET BUDDY BASKETBALL ALL-STAR GAME
Wednesday, January 9, 2019 8:00pm Game Time Welsh Ryan Arena 2705 Ashland Ave, Evanston You’re invited to come cheer on our players and buddies at
Published on: 02-Jan-2019
How Much Protein for an Active Lifestyle?
If you walk more than 3 miles per day, you lead an active lifestyle. When you lead an active lifestyle, you need more protein than
Published on: 01-Jan-2019
Doctors’ orders: watch what you’re eating when
From salmon burgers for breakfast to spinach for a headache, these M.D.’s say eating the right foods at the right times is the key to
Published on: 31-Dec-2018
Amino Acids vs. Protein Powder
Protein powders and amino acid supplements deliver different results. Protein powders boost your total protein and contribute calories, so they support muscle building and can
Published on: 29-Dec-2018
Utilize Technology to Keep You Hydrated While Working Out
New research suggests that it may be harder to determine your hydration levels than originally thought. When allowed to drink freely (no drinking schedule), nearly
Published on: 28-Dec-2018
5 Ways to Stay Healthy During the Holidays
The holiday season can be challenging when it comes to holding onto the healthy lifestyle habits you’ve worked so hard to cultivate throughout the year. But it doesn’t have
Published on: 18-Dec-2018
Cycling 1,200 Miles After Two Hip Replacements
When recently asked how he’s doing, Park Ridge resident Craig Petersen, 57, answered, “slightly more than fantastic!” Asked what elicits such a positive response, Petersen
Published on: 17-Dec-2018
Developing Your Mental Game: Your Next Season Starts Now
For most athletes, the year coming to a close has no real significance if they are truly in the mindset of constantly improving their game.
Published on: 16-Dec-2018
Ten Things You Need to Know About Sports Nutrition
Look Beyond Weight When Determining Health It’s not your weight that matters, it’s what constitutes your weight. Find a way to learn if you have too
Published on: 10-Dec-2018
Wearable Tech is New Top Fitness Trend for 2019
Annual industry survey predicts what you’ll see in fitness next year Won’t leave home without your smart watch, fitness tracker or GPS tracking device? If
Published on: 08-Dec-2018
Nutritional psychiatry: Your brain on food
Think about it. Your brain is always “on.” It takes care of your thoughts and movements, your breathing and heartbeat, your senses — it works
Published on: 07-Dec-2018
Common Wrestling Injuries and Treatment Options
By Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP for Athletico Physical Therapy Wrestling is one of the world’s oldest sports. Since wrestling season is getting underway,
Published on: 04-Dec-2018
8 Ways Walking Changes Your Brain For The Better, According To Science
Despite what some people think, you don’t need a fancy gym membership to get the health benefits of working out. Walking is something you probably
Published on: 01-Dec-2018
Is yoga sufficient strength exercise for optimal health, or do I have to lift weights in a fitness center? In general, the few available experiments
Published on: 27-Nov-2018
TIMING STRATEGY FOR BCAA SUPPLEMENTATION
Many active adults sip a BCAA powder mixed into water during their workout. Depending on your reason for using this popular supplement, a study published
Published on: 20-Nov-2018
A Yale football player quits to save his brain
Andrew Grinde was not just another football player. As a running back at C.M. Russell High School in Great Falls, Mont., he rushed for 2,180
Published on: 19-Nov-2018
Former College Athlete Gives Unique Perspective on Knee Cartilage Injury
It was a typical winter afternoon in southern California playing with his son at the park. He stepped in a small hole, not unlike a hundred times before in the past without incident, so he brushed it
Published on: 13-Nov-2018
Going For Gold After Hip Replacement
Running isn’t just a hobby for Burr Ridge, IL resident Dana Potts—it’s an Olympic sport. Participating in the 100m, 200m, and 400m races in the
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