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Sports Medicine Weekly


    • Dec 15, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Importance of Maintaining Healthy Joints

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 14:42


    Dr. Brian Cole shares tips for maintaining healthy joints, focusing on non-surgical and holistic remedies.

    Raising Awareness About the Prevention of Cardiac Episodes in Young Athletes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 28:15


    In this episode, Dr. Cole welcomes renowned physical therapist Bob Mangine to the podcast. With more than three decades of experience in sports medicine, Bob has served as Director of Rehabilitative Services at the University of Cincinnati since 2002. He supervises a program at the University that addresses the health and well-being of the Bearcats football team and has also served as the head athletic trainer for the aquatic teams at the 1996 Olympics. Bob currently serves as National Director of Sports Physical Therapy Clinical Residency for NovaCare, and is President of MBM Consultants, which provides educational management services for physical therapy and occupational therapy professionals. Bob is also involved extensively in the Matthew Mangine, Jr. “One Shot” Foundation, which raises awareness about the prevention of cardiac episodes in young athletes. His family started the Foundation following the tragic death of his grandson on the soccer field. Tune in to learn more about Bob, the Foundation, and what is being done to make AEDs and cardiac training more available to help young athletes survive Sudden Cardiac Arrest. One-Shot Foundation website: https://www.matthewmanginejrfoundation.org/

    Does Joint Hypermobility Increase Injury Risk?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 22:17


    Dr. Brian Cole is joined by George Andrews, PT, DPT from RUSH Physical Therapy to discuss hypermobility in athletes, especially in sports like collegiate and professional divers. To schedule an appointment with RUSH Physical Therapy, visit www.rushpt.com.

    Mental Health & Wellness In Sports with Guest Natalie Graves

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 30:14


    Dr. Brian Cole is joined by Natalie Graves, an expert in mental health for athletes. Natalie specializes in athletes' mental health and wellness at all levels, helping this unique group maximize success both on and off the field. Learn more about Natalie Graves at her website here: https://www.nataliegraves.com/

    Using Light Therapy To Treat Certain Medical Conditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 17:41


    Dr. Brian Cole explains how light therapy, sometimes called phototherapy, can be used to treat certain medical conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, or other health conditions like seasonal affective disorder.

    The Most Common Pickleball Injuries

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 21:54


    In this episode, Dr. Brian Cole is joined by Brandon Abonce, PT, DPT from RUSH Physical Therapy to talk about the most common pickleball injuries.

    The Physical Demands of Gymnastics

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 28:49


    Dr. Brian Cole is joined by Brad Trompeter, a physical therapist from RUSH Physical Therapy , and former gymnast, to discuss the physical demands placed on gymnasts and common injuries that occur.

    NextName: A Unique Offering to Support College Athletes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 29:48


    On this episode, Dr. Brian Cole is joined by Steve Thayer from NextName, a platform designed to support collegiate athletes and teams through the sale of digital collectibles.

    The Relationship Between Inflammation and Your Diet

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 28:00


    Through research, we're learning that some of the best solutions for reducing inflammation are not necessarily found in the medicine cabinet, but in the refrigerator. On this episode, Dr. Brian Cole talks to certified Integrative Health Coach and Lifestyle Practitioner Karen Malkin about inflammation and how to fight it with an anti-inflammatory diet.

    A Look Into One Of The Fastest Growing Sports: Water Polo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 31:05


    Dr. Brian Cole is joined by Alyssa Turza, a former professional water polo player, to discuss the growth of the sport and how it presents different physical challenges compared to more traditional sports played on a hard surface.

    The Evaluation and Management of Concussions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 38:09


    Dr. Brian Cole is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Pieroth, the Director of the Concussion Program at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, to talk about the evaluation and management of concussions. Dr. Pieroth is a Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist and is the Head Injury/Concussion specialist for the Chicago Bears, Blackhawks, White Sox, Fire, and the National Women's Soccer League, as well as numerous colleges and high schools across the State of Illinois. Dr. Pieroth is the Co-Director of the NFL Neuropsychology Consulting Program. She is also on the Board of Directors of the Brain Injury Association of Illinois and is a member of the USA Football Heads Up Advisory Committee, the NFL Head, Neck and Spine Committee, the US Soccer Concussion Task Force and the Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois Safety Committee.

    What Is A High Ankle Sprain?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 24:26


    Dr. Brian Cole is joined by Joshua James, DPT, CSCS from RUSH Physical Therapy to discuss high ankle sprains, including how they are diagnosed and the best treatments to help athletes recover.

    Caffeine and Caffeine Supplements: Spilling the Beans on Caffeine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 17:08


    Caffeine is the most popular psychoactive substance in the world, with 89 percent of people in the U.S. consuming at least one drink containing caffeine daily. People depend on caffeine or caffeine supplements for a temporary energy boost, to stay alert, to enhance focus, and even to improve their mood. With so many people so dependent on caffeine, today we are going to take an in-depth look at caffeine pills and supplements.

    The Impact of Playing School Sports with Guest Mickey Pruitt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 29:00


    Former NFL linebacker and current Director of Sports for Chicago Public Schools (CPS) joins Dr. Brian Cole to discuss the importance that school sports have on young students. Pruitt oversees 23 sports, with tens of thousands of CPS athletes; guiding the very program that enriched his life as a teenager in Chicago. Pruitt was an all-state halfback and safety at Robeson High School in Englewood, Ill.

    Percussive Massage Devices: Muscle Relief in the Palm of Your Hand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 14:09


    Percussive massage devices, which are sometimes referred to as “massage guns”, have become increasingly popular among recreational athletes for therapeutic use. They use targeted percussive or vibration pressure to stimulate blood flow to the muscles and provide the benefits of a massage in the comfort of your home, including reducing soreness, increasing flexibility, and accelerating recovery. But do they actually work? Today, we'll take a look at the science behind these increasingly popular devices.

    A Conversation with Six-Time X Games Medalist Grete Eliassen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 22:06


    Dr. Brian Cole is joined by Six-Time X Games Medalist Grete Eliassen to talk about her career in snow sports, dealing with injuries and empowering women in the sport of skiing.

    How A Collegiate Athlete Is Making Her Comeback from Knee Cartilage Damage

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 29:16


    In this episode, Dr. Brian Cole is joined by UCLA Beach Volleyball athlete Lindsey Sparks to talk about her comeback from a knee cartilage injury.

    The Benefits of Cross-Training

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 17:55


    Dr. Cole shares the benefits of taking time away from your primary sport to train other areas of the body which helps reduce the risk of injury.

    Five Evidence-Based Strategies For Losing Weight

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 21:51


    With summer right around the corner, it's quite common for people to focus on shedding a few pounds. While many diets and fads have some merit, today we're going to talk about five simple, science-based weight loss strategies that can help you slim down before summer. These include: tracking your diet and exercise daily, starting your day with protein, intermittent fasting, balancing your gut bacteria, and of course, reducing your intake of sugar and refined carbs.

    The Evolution of Cartilage Restoration with Guest Solomon Wilcots

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 19:43


    Dr. Brian Cole is joined by former NFL safety and broadcaster Solomon Wilcots to discuss advancements in cartilage restoration.

    How To Create Healthy Lifestyle Habits with Karen Malkin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 33:18


    Dr. Brian Cole is joined by Karen Malkin from Karen Malkin Health Consulting to talk about the best ways to create healthy lifestyle habits.

    How Sports Psychology Helps Athletes and Performers with Lauren Loberg, PhD

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 31:46


    On this episode of Sports Medicine Weekly, Dr. Lauren Loberg joins Dr. Brian Cole to discuss her experiences as a UCLA student-athlete, coach, researcher, mental health counselor, and sports psychology consultant.

    The Best Treatments For Patellar Tendonitis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 16:40


    Josh James, a Physical Therapist from RUSH PT joins Dr. Cole to discuss the best ways to manage patellar tendonitis, commonly referred to as jumper's knee.

    Intermittent Fasting: Fad or Fact?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 13:09


    Dr. Cole breaks down the science behind Intermittent Fasting (IF), discussing the potential benefits and side effects, and looking at the different types of IF plans.

    What Is Heart Rate Variability?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 12:27


    Dr. Brian Cole explains why a measurement called Heart rate variability, or HRV, is an important metric for determining your body's readiness to perform.

    Is Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Right For You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 19:17


    Dr. Brian Cole talks about Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) including whether or not athletes should be able to supplement their testosterone levels with TRT and when is the proper time to consider this treatment.

    Achieving Your Goals In The New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 17:00


    What's the secret to keeping resolutions? How do you become one of the exclusive, high achievers who set and actually follow through on their resolutions? Dr. Brian Cole shares tips for how you can set and achieve your goals in the new year. Sports Medicine Weekly is brought to you by: Rush Physical Therapy JRF Ortho Vericel Karin Malkin Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

    Maximizing The Squat Exercise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 22:16


    On this episode, we talk with Dustin Jesberger, PT, DPT from RUSH Physical Therapy to discuss maximizing and utilizing the squat exercise. 

    The NBA COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocols

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 17:31


    In this episode, Dr. Brian Cole breaks down the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols and how the league is working to contain the spread of the virus.

    The Benefits Of Yoga For Athletes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 17:59


    On this episode, we talk with Lesley Bezdek-Cohen, PT, DPT about the different benefits of yoga for athletes. Lesley is the Lead Physical Therapist at Rush Physical Therapy's Andersonville, Illinois clinic. Lesley danced professionally with ballet and jazz companies prior to going back to school for physical therapy and has been teaching yoga since 2009.

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    Can Alzheimer's Disease Be Prevented?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 27:05


    In this episode, we are joined by Karen Malkin, NBC-HWC, to talk about strategies to support brain health. Karen is a board-certified health coach and the owner of Karen Malkin Health Counseling. 

    The COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 27:52


    Dr. Brian Cole discusses the COVID-19 vaccine mandate and the vaccine statistics both in the United States and worldwide. 

    Ask The Doctor: How Does Nutrition Help Joint Recovery?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 2:20


    In this Ask The Doctor episode, Dr. Brian Cole highlights the importance of nutrition in joint recovery.

    Ep. 32: Understanding The New Aspirin Recommendations

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 21:28


    In today's episode, Dr. Brian Cole takes a look at how aspirin has been used over the years — and where the medical advice stands today.

    Ep. 31: Using Data to Analyze Sports Injuries with Christina Mack, PhD, MSPH, FISPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 26:04


    We are joined by Dr. Christina Mack, Vice President, Epidemiology and Clinical Evidence at IQVIA, a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. IQVIA creates intelligent connections across all aspects of healthcare through its analytics, transformative technology, big data resources, and extensive domain expertise. IQVIA Connected Intelligence™ delivers powerful insights with speed and agility — enabling customers to accelerate the clinical development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments that improve healthcare outcomes for patients. With approximately 70,000 employees, IQVIA conducts operations in more than 100 countries.

    Ask The Doctor: What Is Shoulder Instability and How Is It Treated?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 4:12


    Dr. Brian Cole provides an overview of shoulder instability and the various treatments used to restore stability in the shoulder.

    Ep 30: What It Takes To Run a 100-Mile Race with Guest Zach Bitter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 40:20


    In this episode, we are joined by Zach Bitter, an American ultramarathon runner. He held world records for the 100-mile run and the 12-hour run. Bitter claimed both records with his performance during the Six Days in the Dome event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on August 24, 2019.

    Ep. 29: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs): How Much Is Too Much?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 18:59


    Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul discuss the positive and negative impacts of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen.

    Ep. 28: Will Activities Like Running Make Your Arthritis Worse?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 17:57


    In this episode, Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul talk about osteoarthritis, the loss of cartilage that covers our bones, including whether activities such as running can worsen a person's osteoarthritis.

    Ep. 27: What Is The Best Alcohol To Drink?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 11:14


    In this episode, Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul dive into which alcohol is the healthiest to drink and how alcohol impacts sleep, which is a critical time for muscle repair.

    Ep. 26: Treating Rotator Cuff Tears With Dr. Nik Verma

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 25:40


    In this episode, we discuss the treatment of rotator cuff tears with sports medicine and shoulder surgeon Dr. Nik Verma from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush. Dr. Verma is the lead investigator in a clinical study focused on the first balloon implant for arthroscopic treatment of massive irreparable rotator cuff tears (MIRCTs).

    Ep. 25: Avoiding Injury While Endurance Training with Erin Short, PT, DPT

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 23:17


    In this episode, we are joined by Erin Short, PT, DPT, from RUSH Physical Therapy to talk about how to avoid an injury while endurance training. We also discuss the role of physical therapy in helping patients both before and after an injury.

    Ep. 24 Maximizing Recovery with Patrick Pauley M.S., ATC, PES, FRCms

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 18:03


    In this episode, we talk with Patrick Pauley, an athletic trainer specializing in fitness, injury prevention, and sports performance, about how to use a system approach at the time of injury to maximize recovery.

    Ep. 23: Taking Care of Performing Arts Athletes with Dustin Jesberger, PT, DPT

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 18:08


    In this episode, we are joined by Dustin Jesberger, PT, DPT from RUSH Physical Therapy who shares insight into common injuries in the performing arts industry. Dustin explains the types of injuries seen in the performing arts space and his role in helping keep these performers as healthy as possible.

    Ep. 22: How Sleep Improves Recovery & What You Can Do To Sleep Better

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 17:30


    In this episode, Dr. Brian Cole discusses the importance of sleep and how it impacts stress, muscle recovery, memory, immune system, mood, and much more. Dr. Cole also shares his tips for how to sleep better at night.

    Ep. 21: Maximizing Performance After Injury with Eric Ridings, B.S., LMT

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 32:02


    Eric Ridings, B.S., LMT, joins the podcast to talk about recovering from various degrees of injury and how he helps his clients develop a return to optimal performance in their sport.

    Ask The Doctor: ACL Tears — Your Treatment Options

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 5:11


    Dr. Brian Cole explains tears to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), which impacts around 500,000 people each year. Learn about the anatomy of the ACL and the treatment options available for ACL tears.

    Ask The Doctor: Meniscus Tear without Osteoarthritis - Management and Treatment Options

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 4:11


    Dr. Brian Cole highlights the management and treatment of meniscus tears without osteoarthritis.

    Ep. 20: Discussing The Use Of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 21:32


    Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) has become an increasingly popular treatment over the last several years, but there are still questions about its potential effectiveness in treating injuries. In this episode, Dr. Brian Cole explains how PRP is used in both the office and surgical settings to promote healing.

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    Ep. 19: Common Injuries of the Weekend Warrior with Casey Gray, PT, DPT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 15:50


    Casey Gray, PT, DPT, from RUSH Physical Therapy, joins Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul to discuss managing common injuries of the weekend warrior and the best prevention and treatment options available.

    SMW Injury Update: Kawhi Leonard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 4:02


    You're about to listen to a Sports Medicine Weekly Injury Update, where Dr. Brian Cole provides his analysis of major professional sports injuries in just 10 minutes or less.

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