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Brian Cole MD

He is the Chairman of Surgery at Rush Oak Park Hospital and leads the Rush Orthopedic Master’s Program.

Dr. Brian Cole is an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and a Professor of Orthopaedics, Anatomy and Cell Biology at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Cole is Managing Partner of Midwest Orthopaedics and is the Department’s Associate Chairman and the Section Head of the Cartilage Research and Restoration Center. Dr. Cole is the 2020 President of the Arthroscopy As

sociation of North America. Dr. Cole also holds several other leadership positions in national and international orthopedic societies. Honors awarded to Dr. Cole range from the “Best Doctors in America” since 2004 and “Top Doctor” in Chicagoland since 2003. In 2006, he was featured on the cover of Chicago Magazine as “Chicago’s Top Doctor.” In 2009, he was selected as NBA Team Physician of the Year and Orthopedics This Week has named Dr. Cole as one of the top 20 sports medicine, knee and shoulder specialists repeatedly over the last 5 years as selected by his peers. Dr. Cole’s patients describe his practice as compassionate, available and willing to offer novel solutions to avoid surgery whenever possible. Testimonials to the surgical care that Dr. Cole’s team provides are frequently featured and shared. Dr. Cole’s research interests include Cartilage Restoration, therapeutic biologics and regenerative medicine, and minimally invasive surgical techniques for the treatment of the knee, elbow, and shoulder. He has published more than 1,000 articles and 8 textbooks on orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, has lectured nationally and internationally on more than 2,000 occasions and has appeared as an expert on several TV documentaries. He received an MD and MBA from the University of Chicago, completed his orthopedic residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery at Cornell Medical Center, and a Sports Medicine fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. His professional career outside of academia includes serving as team physician for the Chicago Bulls, co-team physician for the Chicago White Sox, and a team physician for the Chicago Fire, Chicago Dogs, and DePaul University. He has served as co-host for 10 years on the radio talk-show Sports Medicine Weekly originally on ESPN and currently on 670TheScore – Chicago Sports Radio.

05/01/2026

Why does soreness last longer after 50?
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https://sportsmedicineweekly.com/fitness/recovery-after-50/

04/30/2026

Cartilage repair is evolving. Dr. Brian Cole shares insights from UCSF Grand Rounds on the latest techniques and what they mean for patients and athletes.

5 likes. "UCSF Grand Rounds: Modern Paradigm for Cartilage Repair | Brain J Cole MD, MBA, FAANA"

04/29/2026

Mastering Recovery: Training Tips for Athletes Over 50

Recovery becomes more important after 50. Learn how protein, sleep, training frequency, and sauna use can help athletes perform better and recover faster....

Understand athletes over 50 recovery and how to prioritize it for better performance and less muscle soreness as you age.

04/28/2026

Train Smarter: Why Sports Performance & Recovery Assessments Matter

Train smarter, not just harder. Dr. Brian J. Cole explains how sports performance and recovery assessments help athletes prevent injuries, correct movement patterns, and optimize performance....

Train smarter, not just harder. Dr. Brian J. Cole explains how sports performance and recovery assessments help athletes prevent injuries, correct movement patterns, and optimize performance.

04/27/2026

Pickleball Injuries Are Rising in 2026 | Prevention Tips to Stay on the Court

Pickleball continues to grow in popularity, but injuries are rising in 2026. Learn the most common pickleball injuries and expert tips to stay safe and keep playing....

Pickleball injuries are increasing in 2026 as more players hit the courts. Learn how to prevent common pickleball injuries and stay active, healthy, and out of the clinic.

04/25/2026

Running On Empty: Teen Burnout In Sports And What It Really Means

Learn what causes burnout in teen athletes, key warning signs, and how to prevent overtraining, injury, and long-term mental health effects....

Learn what causes burnout in teen athletes, key warning signs, and how to prevent overtraining, injury, and long-term mental health effects.

04/24/2026

How Air Quality Impacts Athletic Performance and Long-Term Lung Health

Learn how air quality impacts athletic performance, endurance, and long-term lung health, plus practical tips to reduce exposure during training....

Learn how air quality impacts athletic performance, endurance, and long-term lung health, plus practical tips to reduce exposure during training.

04/23/2026

Push harder. Recover smarter.
AGYL is built to support joint health, speed up recovery, and help you stay consistent—so you can keep performing at your best.
Designed by Dr. Brian Cole for those who refuse to slow down. 💪
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04/21/2026

ACL Prevention for Female Athletes Starts Young

Female athletes are 2–8x more likely to tear their ACL. Dr. Brian J. Cole explains how early movement training and neuromuscular programs can reduce ACL injury risk in young girls....

Female athletes are 2–8x more likely to tear their ACL. Dr. Brian J. Cole explains how early movement training and neuromuscular programs can reduce ACL injury risk in young girls.

04/19/2026

Ankle Sprains: When to Brace, When to Rest, and When to Push Through

Learn how to treat ankle sprains with the right balance of rest, bracing, and rehab. Discover recovery timelines, prevention tips, and when to return to activity....

Learn how to treat ankle sprains with the right balance of rest, bracing, and rehab. Discover recovery timelines, prevention tips, and when to return to activity.

04/18/2026

How Home Simulator Rooms Are Changing Golf Life Off the Course

Discover how home golf simulators support injury recovery, improve swing mechanics, and enhance mental well-being while making golf more accessible year-round....

Discover how home golf simulators support injury recovery, improve swing mechanics, and enhance mental well-being while making golf more accessible year-round.

04/17/2026

Injury Prevention in Fast-Growing Recreational Sports: What Pickleball Teaches Us

Learn how pickleball’s rapid growth highlights common injury risks and discover prevention strategies including proper warm-ups, footwear, and conditioning....

Learn how pickleball’s rapid growth highlights common injury risks and discover prevention strategies including proper warm-ups, footwear, and conditioning.

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