Many Americans fight hip and knee arthritis but want to exercise regularly. What can they do to stay healthy and active, and will they do more harm to their joints with impact exercise? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera, New York Knicks guard Baron Davis, Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Da’Quan Bowers, and Vancouver Canucks center Ryan Kesler. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
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This is the second post of a two-part series on injuries in soccer, based on data from the NCAA. This post covers men’s soccer injuries and some of my thoughts about the findings.
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In my latest column for The Post and Courier, I discuss what I consider to be the scariest acronym in sports.
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In my latest Ask Dr. Geier column, I share my thoughts on a question from an Oklahoma reader who asks whether an MRI is warranted for her new knee pain.
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Much attention has been given to concussions in recent months, but one dangerous long-term effect is now being recognized. Dr. Geier discusses repeated blows to the head causing personality changes and possibly suicide. He also discusses the injuries of Alexander Dale Oen, Mariano Rivera, Pablo Sandoval, Terrell Suggs, Evan Longoria, and whether the shortened NBA season caused an increase in injuries. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
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This is the first post of a two-part series on injuries in soccer, based on data from the NCAA. This post covers women’s soccer injuries and some of my thoughts about the findings.
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To celebrate Youth Sports Safety Month, the STOP Sports Injuries campaign and I hosted a tweetchat Wednesday, April 25, 2012. The following post is a transcript of a discussion about concussions in youth sports featuring doctors and other healthcare professionals, parents, and coaches.
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With many parents working full time and having busy schedules at home, I suggest some tips for getting exercise while spending time with your kids. Plus I share some of your suggestions!
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What can parents, coaches, and healthcare professionals do to limit shoulder and elbow injuries in pitchers, especially at the youth level? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose, Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones, New York Mets third baseman David Wright, Phoenix Suns forward Channing Frye, Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, New York Giants tight ends Travis Beckum and Jake Ballard, and whether the NFL should eliminate kickoffs. Plus he answers your sports injury questions.
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Only months after an ACL tear that ended his stellar college career, Oklahoma Sooners’ star wide receiver Ryan Broyles was selected in the second round of the NFL draft Friday night.
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