University of South Carolina running back returns to football after surgery to treat an ACL injury. What other damage might surgeons have found that could impact his play this year and in the future?
+Continue ReadingAthletes have used it for years, but does ice used to treat sports injuries help or actually hurt recovery? He also discusses the injuries of Los Angeles Clippers PG Chris Paul, Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten, Los Angeles Dodgers OF Carl Crawford, Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson, New York Mets P Johan Santana, and Indianapolis Colts WR Austin Collie. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
+Continue ReadingAmerican track and field sprinter Manteo Mitchell breaks a bone in his leg during a race…and still finishes. How is that even possible?
+Continue ReadingWhy should healthcare providers actively participate in social media? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher, Oakland A’s 3B Brandon Inge, Denver Broncos DE Jason Hunter, Chicago Bulls PG Derrick Rose, and tennis champion Rafael Nadal. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
+Continue ReadingIs Orthokine a “cure” for arthritis? Are treatments such as Orthokine reasonable to allow active people to exercise and play sports if nothing else works?
+Continue ReadingWhat simple measures can athletes and spectators take to protect themselves from the dangerous heat in sports and exercise? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Cleveland Browns RB Trent Richardson, Chicago Cubs P Matt Garza, Houston Texans DE J.J. Watt, New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks, Philadelphia Phillies C Carlos Ruiz, Ole Miss DB Charles Sawyer, and former Atlanta Falcons S Ray Easterling. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
+Continue ReadingThe heat is expected to be as scorching as the action on the Ocean Course at Kiawah this week for the PGA Championship. What can spectators do to avoid heat illness?
+Continue ReadingDoes jet lag affect athletic performance? If so, what tips can athletes use to prevent or minimize its effects? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Olympic athletes, including Italian race walker Alex Schwazer, Italian high jumper Antonietta Di Martino, and several Colombian women’s soccer players. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers several international sports medicine questions.
+Continue ReadingWith recent media attention on deaths that have occurred in marathons, a new study provides important information for runners and marathon organizers.
+Continue ReadingTraveling overseas for a tournament or sports competition? Follow these simple tips for international travel, and be prepared for injuries and medical emergencies!
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C. David Geier Jr., M.D.
