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 For over 20 years, I've done the weekly Sports Doctor Radio Show on WDCB,  90.9 FM.  WDCB at College of Du Page in Glen Ellyn recently celebrated it's 30th anniversary as one of Chicago's leading public broadcast radio stations with it's great jazz and it's specialty shows.  The Sports Doctor Show covers all aspects of sports medicine including treatment & prevention of injuries, current events, numerous guests and health and fitness topics.  Chris Fox, Sports Editor, of the Lombardian newspaper introduces me and shares the show.
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2013 Sports Doctor Radio Shows

June 6, 2013 Parents behavior at youth sports, drugs in sports, flip flops, & fall prevention for seniors
May 30, 2013 The Hawks thrilling 7th game win, orthotics use in skates, shin splints and sensible training guidelines for marathon
May 23, 2013 Brian Urlacher retires, Achilles tears--Crabtree, Bryant, answer some e-mails, re bunions, jumpers knee, orthotics
May 16, 2013 Bulls eliminated, D Rose saga over. Topics include minimalist shoes and children's heel problems
May 9, 2013 Guest: Dr. Paul Callaway, physical therapist and director of the golf performance program at Cantigny Golf Academy. Paul has been a guest numerous times and was the initial therapist with the PGA's tour
May 2, 2013 Julie DiCaro, Aeryssports CEO, Cubs blogger, chicagonow, guests along with Bulls, Hawks playoffs and injuries
April 25, 2013 Guests: Sean Cheyney, recalls running Disney marathon in 2003, getting married in middle of race & returning in 2013 to run half marathon and full on consecutive days to renew vows (both times, dressed by NB). New Balance Naperville manager Kurt Bell also joins us--talkin' shoes
April 18, 2013 Topics: Kobe Bryant's Achilles tear, Joakim Noah's plantar fascitis are topics, also easing back into outdoor fitness activities and minimalist shoes
April 11, 2013 Guest: WGN, CLTV anchor Dolly McCarthy talks parenting a child athlete and fitness "no matter how busy". Louisville National Champs and The Masters topics
March 28, 2013 Guests: Reinvention coach, author, former Air Force, policewomen Lisa Lockwood guests along with Lisle chiropractic physician Dr. Eric Williams
March 21, 2013 Guest:  Chicagonow blogger Gwyn Eggestine shares her great story of weight loss and inspiration. Also some thoughts on Brian Urlacher, and "sensible rest" important for athletes of all ages
March 14, 2013 Guest: Sandy Berger, personal trainer and life coach, author of "Fitnevision " joins us; also D. Rose and the Blackhawks are topics
February 28, 2013 Topics include guidelines for acute injuries, The great Sandy Koufax, ESPN, sports Science's take on "best athletes" update D. Rose
February 21, 2013 Guest: Chris Foltz, social media & PR expert discusses his interests in NFL retired players, childhood obesity, & the need for athletic trainers in financially challenged schools
February 14, 2013 Katie Davis, certified sports nutrition expert, discusses what's important for active lifestyles and optimum performance for athletes at all levels and ages
February 7, 2013 Guest: Sun Times lead sports writer, author and former Sports Ill contributor, Rick Telander discusses Super Bowl, Derrick Rose, and head injuries in football
January 31, 2013 Dr. Weil talks Super Bowl - overuse injuries & more "drugs in sports"
January 17, 2013 Guests: Author John Harmata and P.T. Gina Pongetti discuss with Dr. Weil their collaboration on upcoming book "Anatomy of a Figure Skating Injury"
January 10, 2013 Guest: Jim Spinale, co-head athletic trainer for US Junior boys soccer at IMG in Bradenton, Florida
January 3, 2013 Guest: Shea Vaughn, author and fitness creator of Sheanetics and Healthy Initiatives discusses her 5 principles of wellness success

 

2012 Sports Doctor Radio Shows

December 20, 2012 Edward Health & Fitness Center program manager Steve Thurston and fitness supervisor Carol Teteak discuss fitness and wellness strategies
December 13, 2012 Dr. Weil comments on Brian Urlacher, Derrick Rose, girls knee problems, Evan Lysacek surgery, wishes Rick Telander luck after double knee replacement
December 6, 2012 Guest: Dr. Ray McKinnis, listener & avid race walker shares some insight into the techniques and health benefits; he e-mailed question to our show and voila, became a guest
November 29, 2012 Guest:  Author of Spiral of Denial, Muscle Doping in American Football, Matt Chaney, who also hosts Chaneyblog.com
November 15, 2012 Guest Joanne Callahan, co-founder, the Callahan Technique, Thought Field Therapy,-- co-author, "Tapping the Bodys Energy Pathways"
November 1, 2012 Guest:  David Buchanan,kinesiotherapist, performance trainer, owner Full Potential Fitness in Rolling Meadows
October 25, 2012 Guests: Johanna Cook of Momma Cuisine and Veronica Porter of Porter Communications
October 18, 2012 Dr. Weil sticks up for Lance Armstrong; parenting the child athlete
October 4, 2012 Guests: Psychologist Dr. Don Brady and wife, Social Worker, Flo Brady who have written extensively on concussions disucss concerns & ramifications
September 27, 2012 Ryder Cup week at Medinah; Dr. Weil talks about women’s shoes and plantar fascitis
September 20, 2012 Guest: Rick Osbourne—Dr. Weil’s Kids Beating Obesity co-host
September 13, 2012 Concussions in football; Serena Williams and Andy Murray are U.S. Open champions
September 6, 2012 Injuries in football; Andy Roddick retires; Common foot problems
August 30, 2012 Dr. Weil talks about ankle injuries; football seasons kick off
August 23, 2012 More on Brian Urlacher; Big names on baseball’s hall of fame ballot next year
August 16, 2012 Final thoughts on the Olympics; High-profile knee injuries
August 9, 2012 Bears kick off pre-season; the Olympics wind down
August 2, 2012 Is Michael Phelps the best Olympian ever? Do young Olympians feel pressure?
July 26, 2012 Guests: From ATI Physical Therapy—Scott Walton and Katie Varnado
July 19, 2012 Pre-Olympics talk; Rafael Nadal pulls out because of injury
July 12, 2012 Guest: Jimmy Greenfield—author of “100 Things Cubs Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die” and community manager of ChicagoNow.com blogs
July 5, 2012 Dangerous heat in Chicago; Tiger Woods wins; LeBron James wins an NBA title; U.S. Olympic trials
June 28, 2012 Guest: Kirk Mango---NCAA champion gymnast and author of “Becoming a True Champion: Achieving Athletic Excellence from the Inside Out”
June 21, 2012 Guest: Neal Duncan---Instructional Coordinator Health & Physical Education, Dist. 203, Naperville Central H.S.
June 14, 2012 Guest: Chicago Sun-Times sports writer Rick Telander
June 7, 2012 Guest: Professional magician Jeanette Andrews
May 31, 2012 Guest: Katie Davis—Registered dietitian, board-certified specialist in sports nutrition and owner of RDKate
May 24, 2012 Guests: Joe Bresingham—regional manager from Athletico and Suzanne Gray–president/owner of Right Fit Sport Fitness Wellness
May 17, 2012 Derrick Rose has surgery; Dr. Weil marks five years with the Naperville Sun; Dr. Weil talks about fitness shoes; foot-ankle exercises
May 3, 2012 Junior Seau’s suicide; Derrick Rose’s season-ending injury; Dr. Weil talks about diabetes
April 26, 2012 Dr. Weil talks about his Kids Beating Obesity podcast; What is an ideal workout schedule?
April 19, 2012
April 12, 2012 Guest: Michael Riggs—sport psychologist & founder of Performanc Consulting, Ltd.
April 5, 2012 Dr. Weil and Rick Osbourne discuss their podcast—Kids Beating Obesity
March 29, 2012 The NCAA Final Four; Tim Tebow's trade to the NY Jets; Tiger Woods wins
March 22, 2012 Derrick Rose battles injuries; Peyton Manning heads to Denver; Sean Payton suspended
March 15, 2012 Guests: Phil Goforth and Danny Zebold of Eco Gym in Naperville
March 1, 2012 Guest: Dr. Martin Plotkin of Wellness Concepts LLC
February 23, 2012 Youth coaches driven away by difficult parents; the NFL combine
February 16, 2012 Derrick Rose’s back injury; A star is born in Jeremy Lin; Dr. Weil answers some e-mails
February 9, 2012 The Giants win the Super Bowl; Dr. Weil talks about ankle braces
February 2, 2012 Novak Djokovic outlasts Rafael Nadal in Australa; Will Peyton Manning return?
January 26, 2012 Giants vs. Patriots in the Super Bowl; Australian Open tennis; Dr. Weil answers some e-mails
January 19, 2012 Derrick Rose's toe injury; Jim Harbaugh's coaching success; Eli Manning's a winner; balance training
January 5, 2012 Guest: Chris Gellings---co-owner of Eco Gym in Naperville

2010 and 2011 Sports Doctor Radio Shows

December 22, 2011 Dr. Weil touts orthotics; he also continues talking about concussions
December 15, 2011 Albert Pujols signs a 10-year contract with the Angels; Dr Weil talks about high heels; Sidney Crosby's concussion concerns
December 8, 2011 Guest: Dr. Jonathan Glashow---Orthopedic surgeon and co-chief of sports medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York
December 1, 2011 Guest: Gina Pongetti---Physical therapist and certified strength and conditioning specialist
November 17, 2011 Guest: Ingrid Marcum---U.S. national champion weightlifter and member of U.S. national bobsled team
November 10, 2011 Guest: Nicki Anderson---founder and president of Reality Fitness in Naperville
November 3, 2011 The St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series; growing pains in children; Dr. Weil answers some e-mails
October 27, 2011 What should the Bears do during their bye week? Dr. Weil talks about foot problems of children and seniors; he also talks about diabetes
October 20, 2011 Dr. Weil reminisces about John McEnroe and discusses shoe criteria, foot types and physical therapy
October 13, 2011 Dr. Weil talks about marathon recovery and the benefits of orthotics; Robin Ventura named White Sox manager
October 6, 2011 Ozzie Guillen departs as White Sox manager; preparing for the Chicago Marathon
September 29, 2011 Dr. Weil lectures about the use of over-the-counter pain medication and answers e-mails from his triblocal column
September 22, 2011 Guest: Dr. Paul Dukovac---Chiropractor with Advanced Healthcare Associates in Naperville
September 15, 2011 Guest: Bob Herskovitz---Deputy Regional Health Administrator of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (and avid runner)
September 8, 2011 Guests: from Acceleration Naperville—J.R. Niklos, Mike Niklos and Chris Minor
September 1, 2011 The high school fall seasons begin; Dr. Weil talks about chronic/acute injuries
August 25, 2011 Evan Lysacek returns to competition; The never-ending sports-psychology connection; The high school football season begins; Will Peyton Manning be ready for the season opener?
August 18, 2011 Dr. Weil and Rick Osbourne discuss their new program—“Kids Beating Obesity”
August 11, 2011 Olin Kruetz and the Bears break up; Dr. Weil answers a few e-mails
August 4, 2011 Guest: Jordana Bieze Foster---editor of Lower Extremity Review
July 28, 2011 Guest: Randy Kemp---professional bowler and 2011 inductee-Illinois Bowling Association Hall of Fame
July 21, 2011 Guest: Henry Domercant---basketball standout at Naperville North and Eastern Illinois; now playing in Europe
July 14, 2011 Guest: Kirk Mango---Author (Becoming a True Champion), teacher and NCAA champion gymnast
July 7, 2011 Guest: Jay Wojcik---founder of Healthy Lombard; Novak Djokovic wins Wimbledon; Albert Pujols returns quickly from an injury
June 30, 2011 Guest: Stan Curtis---founder, Blessings in a Backpack
June 23, 2011 Golf and tennis major tournaments—
Rory McIlroy overcomes Masters disappointment, wins U.S. Open; Wimbledon gets started
June 16, 2011 Guest: Jan Day---strength and conditioning coach at Wheaton Academy/personal trainer/off-ice strength and conditioning coach for 20 years, worked with young Evan Lysacek, Olympic Champion/
exercise physiologist
June 9, 2011 Guest: Dr. Cathy Subber---chiropractic physician and owner of Advanced Health of Naperville
June 2, 2011 The Bulls' season ends; Are race-car drivers athletes?; Should children use energy drinks?
May 26, 2011 The Bulls trail the Heat; Athletes deal with heavy schedules; Novak Djokovic's streak continues; Criticism of Lance Armstrong
May 19, 2011 Tiger Woods is down; Novak Djokovic is up; Dr. Weil answers some e-mail questions
May 12, 2011 Exercising in the heat; Head injuries in football; NBA playoffs—the Lakers are eliminated
May 5, 2011 Guest: Steve Thurston—Program manager, Edward Health and Fitness---Seven Bridges
April 28, 2011 NBA/NHL playoffs; Finding the best shoe; Anti-inflammatory medications
April 21, 2011 The grind of the NBA and NHL playoffs; Exercising outside as the weather improves
April 14, 2011 Guest: Dr. Martin Plotkin of Wellness Concepts LLC
April 7, 2011 Guest: Rick Osbourne of Operation Pull Your Own Weight and Discussion of Dr. Weil's and Rick Osbourne's new/future show "Kids Beating Obesity"
March 31, 2011 Should NCAA athletes be paid?
Barry Bonds on trial; Dr. Weil answers
some e-mails
March 24, 2011 Dr. David Dungan---internist and pediatrician with DuPage Memorial Medical Group
March 17, 2011 The NCAA basketball tournament begins; Dr. Weil talks about common foot problems
March 10, 2011 Guest: Rick Sorci Sports Writer for Baseball Digest
March 3, 2011 Guests: Rick Osborne of Operation Pull Your Own Weight and Jay Wojcik Director of Communications for District 44
February 24, 2011 Guest: Michael McAleese of the School of Holistic Massage and Reflexology in Downers Grove
February 17, 2011
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January 20, 2011
January 13, 2011
January 6, 2011
December 23, 2010
December 16, 2010

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November 18, 2010
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October 28, 2010
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October 14, 2010 Football injuries pile up; the Chicago Marathon; female knee problems; kids and cleats
October 7, 2010
September 30, 2010 Guests: Joe Bresingham of AthletiCo and Dr. Tony Leazzo-Sports Medicine Specialist
September 23, 2010 The Bears win in Dallas; Preparing for the marathon; Over-the-counter pain relievers
September 16, 2010 The Bears barely win their season opener; concussions in sports; the importance of high school athletic trainers
September 9, 2010 Guest: Kurt Bell, manager of the New Balance store in Naperville
September 2, 2010 Guests: from FORWARD (Fighting Obesity, Reaching healthy Weight Among Residents of DuPage)---Ann Marchetti (director), Kathleen Browning (coordinator) and Anna Danusiar (student health champion)
August 26, 2010 Brett Favre returns for another season; Roger Clemens is indicted; Dr. Weil talks about children's health
August 19, 2010 Guests: Denise Provenzano---founder/owner of Zano Salons, and licensed massage therapist Michael Pesola
August 12, 2010 Guest: Rick Leier---sports marketing professional---discusses running (barefoot and trail)
August 5, 2010 Guest: Dean Bapes---owner of Dean's Dugout in Naperville
July 29, 2010 The White Sox are up, the Cubs are down; The benefits of walking
July 22, 2010 Guest: Dr. Tony Leazzo---Sports Medicine Specialist in Naperville
July 15, 2010 Which sport has the best athletes? Jake Peavy's out for the year; LeBron James leaves Cleveland
July 8, 2010 Guests: Levelle Brown of the Next Level Foundation and Tom Boatright
July 1, 2010 World Cup, Wimbledon and Carlos Zambrano
June 24, 2010 Guest: Another visit from Martin Kraus---psychiatrist and psychotherapist
June 17, 2010 Guest: Aaron Kraai, founder and CEO---Doctors of Physical Therapy
June 10, 2010 Overuse injuries; The athleticism of hockey and basketball; choosing the best shoe
June 3, 2010 French Open tennis; Overuse injuries in children; Stanley Cup and NBA Finals
May 27, 2010 Guest: Steve Gregory---quarterback coach; Quarterback Farm
May 20, 2010 Guests: Joe Bresingham and Phil Pfeifer of AthletiCo
May 13, 2010 May is National Physical Fitness Month;
Dr. Weil says playing in pain is never smart
May 6, 2010 Guest: Paul Callaway---physical therapist---director of golf fitness at the Cantigny Golf Academy
April 29, 2010 Guest: Tom Boatright---Coach of the Aurora Flyers Track Club
April 22, 2010 The end of the ride for George Hood; Dr. Weil talks about high heels; Bulls and Blackhawks begin the playoffs
April 15, 2010 George Hood is on the bike, and on the phone; Tiger Woods at the Masters; the schedule of Evan Lysacek
April 8, 2010 Guest: George Hood---preparing to set a new Guinness record on the stationary bike
April 1, 2010 More on March Madness; Tiger Woods prepares for the Masters; Evan Lysacek Day in Naperville
March 25, 2010 March Madness; Evan Lysacek on Dancing With the Stars; Tiger Woods
March 18, 2010 Guest: Candy Brown Burek---the first figure-skating coach of Evan Lysacek
March 11, 2010 Guest: Tanya Lysacek---mother of Olympic gold medal figure skater Evan Lysacek
March 4, 2010 Guest: Debbie Denniger---pediatric occupational therapist from Sovereign Pediatric Therapy
February 25, 2010 Evan Lysacek wins gold in Vancouver; the challenge of childhood obesity
February 18, 2010 Guest: Dale Tarantur---participant in the Hustle Up The Hancock; Winter Olympics; parents dealing with parent/coaches
February 11, 2010 The Saints win the Super Bowl; the Winter Olympics begin; Joakim Noah's plantar fascitis
February 4, 2010 Roger Federer and Serena Williams win at the Australian Open; Dr. Weil talks about anti-inflammatory medications
January 28, 2010 Guests: Dr. Jeffrey Mackler and Dr. Brian Kincaid
January 21, 2010 Surprise---Mark McGwire used steroids! Dr. Weil talks more about injuries in female athletes
January 7, 2010 Looking back on the last decade; Starting and maintaining health and fitness this year; Dr. Weil talks about knee injuries in female athletes

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