Ask Dr. Geier – Meniscus tears in young athletes
In this Ask Dr. Geier post, I answer the question of a mother in Missouri whose son wants to participate in track and field after surgery for a meniscus tear.
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Episode 19: New Year’s Resolutions and Much More
Approximately 100 million Americans will make New Year’s resolutions this year, but well less than half of us will stick with them. What can you do to make success with your health, wellness, fitness, and exercise goals more likely? And how can you potentially help others? Dr. Geier also discusses injuries and treatments of Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson, New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez, and New Jersey Nets C Brook Lopez. Plus, he answers your sports injury questions.
+Continue ReadingEpisode 18: EMS at Sporting Events and Much More
It seems reasonable to expect that EMS is present at every high-school football game, but is it feasible? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Kobe Bryant, USC guard Jacki Gemelos, Pittsburgh Steelers’ QB Ben Roethlisberger, and St. Louis Rams QB Sam Bradford. Plus he answers your sports injury questions.
+Continue ReadingEpisode 17: Media Scrutiny of Team Doctors and Much More
Does the media fairly criticize decisions made by team doctors and the medical staffs of college and professional sports teams? Dr. Geier also examines the controversies surrounding the decisions made with the injuries of Cleveland Browns QB Colt McCoy, Portland Trail Blazers stars Greg Oden and Brandon Roy, and Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby. Plus he answers your sports injury questions.
+Continue ReadingEpisode 16: Hiring and Firing Your Doctor and Much More
What qualities do you value when you choose a doctor? And what are signs that you need to look for a new physician? In addition, Dr. Geier discusses issues in the lawsuit of 12 former NFL players against the league over concussions, Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer’s unusual illness last season, Liverpool’s Lucas Leiva’s ACL tear, and Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger’s high-ankle sprain. Plus he answers your sports injury questions.
+Continue ReadingAsk Dr. Geier – Partial ACL Tears
A reader in Bangalore asks whether a partial ACL tear he suffered playing football will heal without surgery. I discuss the concept of a partial ACL tear and how it can be a misleading term.
+Continue ReadingEpisode 15: Exercise Improves Sleep and Much More
We know that exercise has physical and mental benefits, but did you know that it could help you sleep better and feel more rested? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Seattle Seahawks LT Russell Okung and Houston Texans QB Matt Leinart, and he updates the recoveries of Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning and Oklahoma Sooners WR Ryan Broyles. Plus he answers your sports injury questions.
+Continue ReadingEpisode 14: Skiing and Snowboarding and Much More
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 ReadingEpisode 13: Sports Medicine As a Career and Much More
Why 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 ReadingAsk Dr. Geier – Navicular Stress Fractures
This Ask Dr. Geier column addresses the question of a difficult injury in running sports – navicular stress fractures.
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C. David Geier Jr., M.D.
