Brian Cole MD

11/07/2025

Explore the evolving world of sports medicine—from mental health and addiction awareness to financial planning, career strategy, and holistic athlete care....

Explore the evolving world of sports medicine—from mental health and addiction awareness to financial planning, career strategy, and holistic athlete care.

11/06/2025

Pickleball continues to grow in popularity, and so do the injuries that come with it. In this episode, Dr. Cole and physical therapist Brandon Abonce discuss the most common pickleball injuries and share practical tips for prevention and treatment to help you stay healthy and active at any age.

Dr Brian Cole, an orthopedic surgeon in Chicago, IL offers treatment for pickleball injuries. Sports Medicine Weekly, Dr Cole welcomes Rush physical therapist Brandon Abonce to the podcast, to talk about pickleball injuries, and how to avoid and treat them.

11/05/2025

Discover how core-focused training tools improve stability, balance, and movement control to prevent sports injuries. Learn which methods support safer, stronger performance....

Discover how core-focused training tools improve stability, balance, and movement control to prevent sports injuries. Learn which methods support safer, stronger performance.

11/04/2025

Compare traditional and infrared saunas for athletic recovery. Learn how heat exposure affects cardiovascular health, endurance, hormonal response, and overall performance....

Compare traditional and infrared saunas for athletic recovery. Learn how heat exposure affects cardiovascular health, endurance, hormonal response, and overall performance.

11/03/2025

Early sport specialization raises the risk of injury and burnout in young athletes. Learn how cross-training can protect growing bodies and boost long-term performance....

Early sport specialization raises the risk of injury and burnout in young athletes. Learn how cross-training can protect growing bodies and boost long-term performance.

11/02/2025

Discover effective neck exercises and therapy device techniques to improve posture, mobility, and muscle strength. Learn how to reduce stiffness and enhance neck health safely....

Discover effective neck exercises and therapy device techniques to improve posture, mobility, and muscle strength. Learn how to reduce stiffness and enhance neck health safely.

11/01/2025

Explore how mindset, habits, and behavioral factors influence recovery after injury. Learn why emotional and psychological support is essential in modern sports rehabilitation....

Explore how mindset, habits, and behavioral factors influence recovery after injury. Learn why emotional and psychological support is essential in modern sports rehabilitation.

10/31/2025

Discover how mindset, motivation, and emotional resilience influence recovery after injury. Learn psychological strategies athletes use to rebuild confidence and return stronger...

Discover how mindset, motivation, and emotional resilience influence recovery after injury. Learn psychological strategies athletes use to rebuild confidence and return stronger.

10/30/2025

Learn how off-season training, active recovery, nutrition, and mental reset strategies enhance performance, prevent injuries, and prepare athletes for future success....

Learn how off-season training, active recovery, nutrition, and mental reset strategies enhance performance, prevent injuries, and prepare athletes for future success.

10/29/2025

Learn how GLP-1 medications affect energy, hydration, and muscle health during exercise. Get practical tips for training, nutrition, and recovery while on GLP-1 therapy....

Learn how GLP-1 medications affect energy, hydration, and muscle health during exercise. Get practical tips for training, nutrition, and recovery while on GLP-1 therapy.

10/28/2025

Not all knee injuries are minor. Learn key signs—like swelling, instability, or hearing a pop—that may indicate a serious knee injury. Guidance from orthopedic surgeon Brian J. Cole, MD....

Not all knee injuries are minor. Learn key signs—like swelling, instability, or hearing a pop—that may indicate a serious knee injury. Guidance from orthopedic surgeon Brian J. Cole, MD.

10/28/2025

Hannah Makes a Comeback⛷️
Hannah’s lifelong love for skiing was nearly cut short after major knee injuries including a torn ACL, MCL, menisci, and cartilage damage.
With determination and expert care from Dr. Cole, she’s back on the slopes, stronger than ever. “I wouldn’t be skiing without pain today without Dr. Cole.”