Latest news from Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/chicago-white-sox-team-physician-warns-baseball-parents-of-overuse-injury-epidemic/?sc=rsin /articles/chicago-white-sox-team-physician-warns-baseball-parents-of-overuse-injury-epidemic/?sc=rsin Mon, 11 Mar 2024 08:55:33 EST Dr. Mark Cohen, hand, wrist and elbow surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH, and an official team physician for the Chicago White Sox, wants to warn parents about the epidemic he is seeing in his practice: youth baseball players experiencing overuse injuries in greater numbers. Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH /articles/cold-weather-platform-tennis-season-is-here-avoid-the-ouch-from-the-most-common-injuries/?sc=rsin /articles/cold-weather-platform-tennis-season-is-here-avoid-the-ouch-from-the-most-common-injuries/?sc=rsin Mon, 15 Jan 2024 08:00:34 EST Played outside in the cold weather on a heated, elevated court surrounded by chicken wire, platform tennis has been growing rapidly in pockets around the country since it began in the 1960's. Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH /articles/doctor-s-tips-to-make-new-year-resolutions-stick/?sc=rsin /articles/doctor-s-tips-to-make-new-year-resolutions-stick/?sc=rsin Wed, 27 Dec 2023 08:05:00 EST As we anticipate the ringing in of 2024, many of us will commit to healthy resolutions but will end up changing our tune before January is even over. In fact, some have dubbed the second Friday in January as 'Quitters' Day.' Studies show that of the 41% of Americans who make a resolution, only about 9% keep them through the end of the year. Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH /articles/take-a-stab-at-avoiding-holiday-kitchen-accidents-this-year/?sc=rsin /articles/take-a-stab-at-avoiding-holiday-kitchen-accidents-this-year/?sc=rsin Thu, 07 Dec 2023 08:00:41 EST It's a fact that the kitchen is the most dangerous room in the house, especially during the holidays with its greater-than-normal use. In addition to burns, knife and broken glass accidents affecting the hand and fingers are among the most common kitchen injuries. Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH /articles/benefits-of-running-in-the-cold-outweigh-warm-weather-running/?sc=rsin /articles/benefits-of-running-in-the-cold-outweigh-warm-weather-running/?sc=rsin Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:05:19 EST Running in cold weather has many benefits, including reduced heat stress, boosted metabolism, elevated mood, and burning more calories. Just be sure to dress in layers and take safety precautions. Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH