What tips can skiers and snowboarders keep in mind to stay safe on the slopes this winter? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler and Denver Nuggets star J.R. Smith. Plus he answers your sports injury questions.
+Continue ReadingIn this year’s Thanksgiving post, I discuss my favorite Thanksgiving sports memory and thank a few people without whose help I would not be able to do what I do.
+Continue ReadingKris Dielman boarded the team’s flight home after the Chargers’ loss to the New York Jets. What happened on that flight will likely have significant impact on NFL players and physicians in coming years.
+Continue ReadingWhy do people go into sports medicine? And what are the different career options? Dr. Geier also discusses the shoulder injury of men’s tennis world #1 player Novac Djokovic and the concussion and seizure of San Diego Chargers guard Kris Dielman. He also answers your sports injury questions.
+Continue ReadingThis Ask Dr. Geier column addresses the question of a difficult injury in running sports – navicular stress fractures.
+Continue ReadingYou know that exercise helps you physically, but did you know that it helps keep your brain healthy as well? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy, two Virginia Tech football players, and former soccer star Taylor Twellman. Plus he answers your sports injury questions.
+Continue ReadingClemson’s Sammy Watkins left Saturday’s game against Wake Forest in the third quarter with an “upper body injury.” Now coach Dabo Swinney tells reporters the star receiver has a “shoulder sprain.” What is Watkins’ likely injury? Will he be back for the ACC Championship game?
+Continue ReadingA new study presented at the annual meeting of The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that knee injuries occurring in sports among young athletes are increasing. What do the parents and coaches of these young athletes need to consider to keep their sons and daughters on the field or court?
+Continue ReadingOklahoma Sooners wide receiver Ryan Broyles’ college career came to an abrupt end Saturday. His injury serves as a reminder of how quickly your athletic career can change.
+Continue ReadingIs the use of caffeine in sports common? And what are the benefits of it? And the risks? Dr. Geier also discusses the foot injury of New York Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw and the ACL tear of Oklahoma Sooners WR Ryan Broyles. Plus he answers your sports medicine questions.
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C. David Geier Jr., M.D.
