University of South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw completed 20 straight passes in last week’s game. More impressive than that streak is that he completed those passes with a fracture of the shoulder blade in his throwing arm.
+Continue ReadingRegardless of the effects of replacement referees on game outcomes or fan interest, The NFL should fix its officiating situation before a player gets seriously hurt.
+Continue ReadingWhat specific factors could increase the risk of ACL injuries for female athletes, and what can be done to prevent these injuries? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Washington Redskins LB Brian Orakpo and DE Adam Carriker, New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez, University of South Carolina QB Connor Shaw, Notre Dame S Jamoris Slaughter, and Nebraska LB Zaire Anderson. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
+Continue ReadingMy latest Ask Dr. Geier column addresses the debate about whether osteoarthritis is inevitable after surgery for a meniscus tear and whether activity after these surgeries would affect that risk.
+Continue ReadingShould coaches and teams try to prevent sports writers and the media from reporting injury information? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Buffalo Bills RB Fred Jackson, Tennessee Titans QB Jake Locker, San Diego Chargers CB Quentin Jammer, Atlanta Falcons CB Brent Grimes, and Tulane University S Devon Walker. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
+Continue ReadingDo hard courts cause injuries, like the patellar tendon problems of Rafael Nadal? Could the surface lead to wear and tear that affects their careers over time?
+Continue ReadingAre the most talented and athletic young athletes more or less at risk for injuries in youth sports? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of San Diego Chargers RB Ryan Mathews, Oakland A’s pitcher Brandon McCarthy, Florida State DE Brandon Jenkins, Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher, and Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
+Continue ReadingWashington Nationals’ General Manager Mike Rizzo shut down ace pitcher Stephen Strasburg after his start Friday to protect the star in his first full season back from Tommy John surgery. What is the reasoning behind his decision? And will it work?
+Continue ReadingAre soccer injuries more likely to occur late in the season or during the playoffs?
+Continue ReadingWhat can parents do to keep their children healthy and prevent childhood obesity? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of New York Giants’ Prince Amukamara, Pittsburgh Steelers’ David DeCastro, University of South Carolina QB Connor Shaw, Tennessee Titans’ Marc Mariani, Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney, and Los Angeles Clippers star Blake Griffin. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
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C. David Geier Jr., M.D.
