What legal issues exist that physicians, athletic trainers, and other healthcare providers should consider when volunteering to cover a sporting event? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Boston Bruins F Nathan Horton, New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski, Washington Nationals OF Bryce Harper, Colorado Rockies SS Troy Tulowitzki, and jockey Ramon Dominguez. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
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Osteochondral allograft transfer surgeries have been thought to be good salvage operations for bone and cartilage defects in the knee. A new study suggests that returning to an active lifestyle might still be difficult for patients.
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A new study looks at when hockey players engage in fights to try to determine if fighting is an impulse reaction or a calculated and strategic decision.
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In the latest #socialortho tweetchat, physicians, surgeons, physical therapists, athletic trainers and many other sports experts discussed the current culture of youth sports and ways we can all make a difference.
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Are home plate collisions a necessary part of baseball, or should Major League Baseball eliminate them to decrease the chances of serious injuries? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger and LB Sean Spence, the NHL possibly mandating player use of visors, and the media focus on the medical staff of the Washington Nationals. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
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What types of shoes are best for different tennis courts and surfaces?
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Is your tennis season approaching? Do you want to start playing tennis? If so, you might want to keep in mind some simple tips for preparing your body for the demands of the sport.
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Few soccer fans recognize the physical toll of being a referee. A new study in the journal Sports Health shows that soccer referees often suffer injuries doing their jobs.
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University of Oklahoma pitcher Jonathan Gray, the possible number one pick in the 2013 MLB Draft, recently tested positive for Adderall. Is the use of Adderall and other ADHD medications common in sports like baseball and football?
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Does the age of the player affect his chances of getting injured in pro soccer? What about his experience?
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C. David Geier Jr., M.D.
