Sports Medicine Weekly

From Athletico, Chicago Dogs Head Athletic Trainer, Patrick Pauley, joins Sports Medicine Weekly to talk about National Athletic Trainers Month and overhead throwing injuries. 

In this segment Dr. Brian Cole of @MOR_Docs answers questions sent in by Sports Medicine Weekly followers.  To submit your question  go to sportsmedicineweekly.com and click on 'Ask The Doctor' on right side of page.  This weeks segment addresses: Painful knee popping and locking with swelling The significance of ‘night pain’ Preparing physically for training hard at the beginning of a new season

Kevin Cmunt, President/CEO for Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network  Shannon Wyatt, Donation Specialist for Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network join Dr. Cole and Steve Kashul to discuss the role of tissue grafts in sports medicine as well as the how we can all participate in honoring ‘The Gift of Donation’

In this segment Dr. @BrianColeMD of @MidwestOrthopaedicsatRush answers questions sent in by Sports Medicine Weekly followers.  To submit your question  go to sportsmedicineweekly.com and click on 'Ask The Doctor' on right side of page. In this segment we address questions related to the removal of a splint on the mallet finger as well as suggested exercises once the splint has been removed. In question 2, we address a cheerleader’s injury issues and concern for her next season return  Dalton Walker, Team Lead at Road Runner Sports of Chicago  In this segment Dr. Brian Cole of Midwest Orthopedics at Rush, Steve Kashul & Dalton discuss the science of determining the proper  athletic/performance shoe. Dalton explains how several factors including sport, gait and previous injury information will help determine the best fit and best outcome for the perfect shoe. Alex Perris-General Manager Crossfit River North/ Personal Trainer 330 W Ontario St, Chicago. Alex

In this episode @BrianColeMD @MOR_Docs and @SteveKashul discuss Steve’s shoulder tendonitis procedure and the issues one should be concerned about pre and post surgery, including timing to begin physical therapy and working out  Dr. Nik Verma-Professor and Director, Division of Sports Medicine Fellowship Director, Sports Medicine Department of Orthopedics Team Physician, Chicago White Sox/Chicago Bulls In this segment Dr. Brian Cole of Midwest Orthopedics at Rush and Steve Kashul interview Dr. Verma, head physical for the Chicago White Sox, and discuss his participation in spring training 

A discussion with Natalie Graves, AM, LCSW about the Power 5 conferencesto approve a new measure to help bolster athletes’ mental health. The legislation was one of several proposals voted on and approved by members of the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, SEC and Pac-12 during the NCAA convention in Orlando. The conferences can approve benefits for athletes that other Division I schools don’t have to implement due to the costs, but their changes often end up getting adopted by other leagues. The new legislation was spurred by a growing concern among schools about providing access to mental health resources, including counseling for athletes, coaches and athletics personnel. Discussion with Sarah Ryerson from Athletico Physical Therapy about Plantar Fasciitis: characteristics that make someone more susceptible to plantar fasciitis; recommended stretches and exercises to prevent plantar fasciitis; some of the latest treatments for plantar fasciitis that Physica

Linda Samuels, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN is a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. She is owner of Training Table Sports Nutrition, in Chicago. Linda has specialized in Ironman length tri-nutrition for 12 years. In this segment Dr. Chuck Bush Joseph of Midwest Orthopedics at Rush, Steve Kashul & Linda discuss Gatorade’s Contribution to Sports Nutrition Consulting and Sweat Testing Why sweat testing matters and what the players and the league are getting out of it Karen Malkin Health Counselor and Psychology of Eating Coach  is passionate about supporting people in making transformations in their own lives without sacrificing their favorite foods.  Karen Malkin Health Counseling is located in Chicago, Glencoe, IL and Tucson, AZ In this segment Steve Kashul & Karen discuss her best tips to naturally detox your body with real food and lifestyle strategies In this segment Steve Kashul and Dr. Chuck Bush-Joseph, team physician for Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bulls discuss injuries

Physical Therapist and Program Head – Movement Performance Project at Athletico Physical Therapy- Carson Lux shares 30 years of experience, graduating from the University of Evansville in 1989. He played HS football, basketball, and baseball, collegiate and studied Aikido and subsequently has undergone multiple orthopedic surgeries as a result of his own athletic career and has a unique understanding of what athletes must endure to return to their sports. In this segment Dr. Brian Cole of Midwest Orthopedics at Rush, Steve Kashul & Carson discuss current therapy techniques to speed injury rehabilitation  Cardiologist and Professor of Medicine at Rush University Medical Center MD, FACC, FESC Dr. Steve Feinstein developed the first two FDA-approved ultrasound contrast agents and is recognized as one of the world's leading pioneers in the development of noninvasive contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) imaging techniques. In this segment Dr. Brian Cole of Midwest Orthopedics at Rush,

Dave Heidloff is Athletico’s Manager of The Sports Performance at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush in Oak Brook Illinois In this segment Dr. Chuck Bush Joseph of Midwest Orthopedics at Rush, Steve Kashul & Dave discuss the opening of the brand new Sports Performance Center at Rush in Oak Brook IL, what services it offers and how it is different than a typical strength and conditioning facility. Peter Braun MS, LAT, ATC, ITAT and licensed Athletic Trainer of  ATI physical Therapy is the Sports Medicine Supervisor in Glen Mills, PA In this segment Dr. Chuck Bush Joseph of Midwest Orthopedics at Rush, Steve Kashul & Peter discuss how snow skiing can keep you young and what make skiing a unique type of exercise Steve Kashul and Dr. Chuck Bush-Joseph, team physician for Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bulls discuss the Medical side of MLB teams signing free agents and obtaining players via trades This regular segment of ‘Ask the Doctor’ addresses questions submitted by Sports Med

MD and Sports Medicine Physician Dr. Jeremy Alland of Midwest Orthopedics at Rush is a team physician for the Windy City Bulls, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Dogs, Mt. Carmel High School and Chicago Blaze Football In this segment Dr. Brian Cole of Midwest Orthopedics at Rush, Steve Kashul & Dr. Alland  discuss Holiday ski trips: what should parents (and adults!) know about concussion. Glanbia Optimum Nutrition DIRECTOR, GPN GLOBAL BRAND EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY-James Jacobsen feels that as an experienced athlete, he is very fortunate  to have turned his avocation into his vocation. In this segment Dr. Brian Cole of Midwest Orthopedics at Rush, Steve Kashul & James discuss the difference between protein powder and amino acid supplements for athletic training, superior types of protein for specific sports and the definition of performance nutrition. In this segment Dr. Brian Cole of @MidwestOrthopaedicsatRush answers questions sent in by Sports Medicine Weekly followers.&nb

Gary Mendel is Founder and CEO of the national nonprofit Shatterproof assisting athletes with the opiod addiction crisis. Dr. Nikhil Verma of MIdwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Steve Kashul and Gary discuss the opiod epidemic and it’s affect on sports. Gary explains the importance of eliminating the stigma around athletes seeking help for addiction.

Chris Graham is Chief Business Development Officer at Community Tissue. Responsible for the successful performance of the Business Development, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service & Distribution departments for the world’s largest tissue bank Chris is located in-Dayton, OH Dr. Nikhil Verma of Mdwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Steve Kashul and Chris discuss allograft tissue in Sports Medicine, how it functions today and how It will function in the future.

In this segment, Dr. Nikhil Verma of MIdwest Orthopaedics at Rush answers questions sent in by Sports Medicine Weekly followers. Our first question addresses how to maximize the length of recovery of various shoulder replacement substitutes. In question two the treatment of osteoarthritis is addressed.

Dr. Ritu Trivedi-Purohit is a health psychologist and founder of The Center for Behavioral Health & Wellness a private practice, and healthcare startup Thriveosity in Chicago, IL  Brian Cole MD of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Steve Kashul and Dr. Ritu discuss the benefits of movement for those coping with illness, disease, anxiety and depression.

Brian Cole MD of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush & Steve Kashul discuss Chicago Cubs' Yu Darvish's season ending injuries due to stress reaction in elbow.

Anne Bierman of Athletico is a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy and Staff Physical Therapist in Naperville, IL Brian Cole MD of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Steve Kashul and Anne Bierman discuss upcoming fall sports season and ACL related injuries. Anne also explains Athletico's ACL 3P program and how it identify risk factors for ACL injuries.

In this segment BrianCole MD of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush answers questions sent in by Sports Medicine Weekly listeners.

Karen Malkin, founder of Karen Malkin Health Counseling is a Certified Integrative Nutrition and offers Health and Eating Psychology counseling in Glenview, IL.   Dr. Gregory Nicholson of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Steve Kashul and Karen discuss how the ketogenic diet works and who should and shouldn't be following it.

John Sauer is a Physical Therapist, DPT, OCS and endurance program manager for Athletico Physical Therapy in Chicago, IL.   Dr. Gregory Nicholson of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Steve Kashul and John Sauer discuss the prevention, treatment and recovery of hamstring injuries.

Dr. Gregory Nicholson of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and Steve Kashul address the dangers of working out in rising tempatureues and heat stroke.