Sports Medicine Weekly

02/20/2026

When Is an Injury Really Healed? The Difference Between Pain Relief and Full Recovery

Learn why pain-free movement does not always mean full healing after a sports injury. Explore recovery timelines, tissue healing, and objective return-to-sport benchmarks....

Learn why pain-free movement does not always mean full healing after a sports injury. Explore recovery timelines, tissue healing, and objective return-to-sport benchmarks.

02/19/2026

Rethinking Exercise: How Daily Movement Protects Children’s Mental Health

Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA explains how daily physical activity supports brain development and emotional regulation in children, and why regular movement may reduce the risk of anxiety and depression later in life....

Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA explains how daily physical activity supports brain development and emotional regulation in children, and why regular movement may reduce the risk of anxiety and depression later in life.

02/14/2026

Essential Golf Fundamentals Every Beginner Should Master First

Learn the most important golf fundamentals for beginners, including grip, posture, alignment, tempo, short game focus, and course management tips to build consistency and improve faster....

Learn the most important golf fundamentals for beginners, including grip, posture, alignment, tempo, short game focus, and course management tips to build consistency and improve faster.

02/13/2026

Olympic Athletes Who’ve Struggled With Mental Health Issues

Explore how Olympic athletes like Michael Phelps, Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka, and Shaun White have spoken openly about depression, anxiety, burnout, and the mental toll of elite competition....

Explore how Olympic athletes like Michael Phelps, Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka, and Shaun White have spoken openly about depression, anxiety, burnout, and the mental toll of elite competition.

02/12/2026

Healing and the Hunt for Gold: Winter Olympians Overcome Injury

Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA explores how advances in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine are helping Winter Olympians overcome ACL tears, fractures, and joint injuries to return to elite competition at the 2026 Games....

Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA explores how advances in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine are helping Winter Olympians overcome ACL tears, fractures, and joint injuries to return to elite competition at the 2026 Games.

02/10/2026

Hydration: The Foundation of Athletic Performance

Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA explains why proper hydration is essential for athletic performance, recovery, and injury prevention, and how choosing the right fluids can support strength, endurance, and focus....

Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA explains why proper hydration is essential for athletic performance, recovery, and injury prevention, and how choosing the right fluids can support strength, endurance, and focus.

02/09/2026

If your shoulder feels like it “gives way,” it may be a sign of shoulder instability. In this episode of Sports Medicine Weekly, Dr. Brian Cole explains what causes it and how it’s treated.
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Dr Brian Cole, a shoulder surgeon in Chicago, IL offers treatment for shoulder instability. Shoulder instability usually occurs when the lining of the shoulder joint, ligaments or labrum become stretched.

02/08/2026

How Hormonal Health Shapes Athletic Performance and Long-Term Physical Capacity

Explore how hormonal health shapes athletic performance, recovery, and long-term physical capacity. Learn how training load, nutrition, sleep, and stress affect hormones in athletes....

Explore how hormonal health shapes athletic performance, recovery, and long-term physical capacity. Learn how training load, nutrition, sleep, and stress affect hormones in athletes.

02/07/2026

Why Stretching Still Matters In Modern Sports Medicine

Learn why stretching remains important in sports medicine, including the benefits of dynamic vs static stretching for mobility, recovery, injury prevention, and long-term joint health....

Learn why stretching remains important in sports medicine, including the benefits of dynamic vs static stretching for mobility, recovery, injury prevention, and long-term joint health.

02/06/2026

Dr. Brian Cole shares insight on Lindsey Vonn’s injury . Dr. Cole discusses what makes elite-level competition possible despite major setbacks. “When it comes to elite athletes, the conversation around ACL injuries isn’t always black and white.” Her case underscores the importance of individualized treatment planning and the critical role of complex injury decisions.

02/06/2026

The Most Frequent Sports Injuries, From Sprains to Dental Trauma

Learn about the most frequent sports injuries, from sprains and fractures to concussions and dental trauma. Discover causes, symptoms, and prevention tips for athletes....

Learn about the most frequent sports injuries, from sprains and fractures to concussions and dental trauma. Discover causes, symptoms, and prevention tips for athletes.

02/05/2026

Exercise for the Mind: Physical Activity Reduces Depression Risk

Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA highlights research showing how regular physical activity lowers the risk of depression, improves mood, and supports long-term mental and emotional well-being across all ages....

Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA highlights research showing how regular physical activity lowers the risk of depression, improves mood, and supports long-term mental and emotional well-being across all ages.