Sports Medicine Weekly

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.

02/05/2026

Creating Safer Sports Programs: Prevention Strategies for Medical Teams and Coaches

Learn how coaches and medical teams can create safer sports programs through prevention strategies, clear boundaries, reporting systems, and athlete-centered protection practices....

Learn how coaches and medical teams can create safer sports programs through prevention strategies, clear boundaries, reporting systems, and athlete-centered protection practices.

02/04/2026

Cardio Without the Impact: How Low-Impact Training Supports Weight Loss and Knee Health

Learn how low-impact cardio supports weight loss and knee health. Discover joint-friendly workouts, fitness trends, and tips for sustainable results without pain....

Learn how low-impact cardio supports weight loss and knee health. Discover joint-friendly workouts, fitness trends, and tips for sustainable results without pain.

02/03/2026

Today we recognize Women Physicians Day and the remarkable women who lead, innovate, and elevate patient care across medicine. Your expertise, dedication, and compassion strengthen our profession and improve lives every day. Thank you for the impact you make on patients, teams, and the future of healthcare.

01/30/2026

Top Family Sports That Help You Bond and Reduce Injury Risk

Discover low-impact family sports that strengthen relationships, promote fitness, and minimize injury risk for kids, parents, and older adults alike....

Discover low-impact family sports that strengthen relationships, promote fitness, and minimize injury risk for kids, parents, and older adults alike.

01/29/2026

Mastering Wrist and Forearm Strength: A Complete Training Guide

Learn how wrist and forearm training supports grip strength, joint stability, and upper body performance, with exercises, programming tips, and injury awareness....

Learn how wrist and forearm training supports grip strength, joint stability, and upper body performance, with exercises, programming tips, and injury awareness.

01/28/2026

Ski Smart: A Guide to Preventing Ski Injuries

Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA shares practical, sports medicine–backed tips to help skiers prevent common injuries, warm up properly, and stay strong and safe throughout ski season....

Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA shares practical, sports medicine–backed tips to help skiers prevent common injuries, warm up properly, and stay strong and safe throughout ski season.

01/25/2026

How Youth Baseball Tournaments Are Reducing Stress, Injury Risk, and Burnout

Learn how to choose the right leg press machine by comparing 45-degree, horizontal, vertical, hack squat, and combo designs, plus key factors like weight capacity and adjustability....

Learn how to choose the right leg press machine by comparing 45-degree, horizontal, vertical, hack squat, and combo designs, plus key factors like weight capacity and adjustability.