Tony Gwynn underwent surgery Tuesday to remove a tumor from his salivary gland. The Hall of Fame outfielder blames his long history of smokeless tobacco use for his condition. In my column for The Post and Courier, I discuss the risks of smokeless tobacco and argue that we must keep youth baseball players from ever starting to use it.
+Continue ReadingWith the media attention on the long-term dangers of concussions and other injuries in sports, players are listening to the warnings, right?
+Continue ReadingApproximately 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 ReadingDoes 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 ReadingHow has sports medicine changed over the last 30 years? Dr. Geier also discusses the Achilles injury of Philadelphia Phillies star Ryan Howard and Clemson QB Tajh Boyd’s hip injury. Plus, he answers your sports medicine questions.
+Continue ReadingA study in the August 2011 issue of The American Journal of Sports Medicine examines the timing and tendencies of injuries that cause Major League Baseball players to be placed on the disabled list.
+Continue ReadingIn this Ask Dr. Geier column, I answer the question from a parent of a high school baseball pitcher in California about activities allowed while recovering from an elbow stress fracture.
+Continue ReadingWatching television shortens your life, while even a little exercise extends it. Dr. Geier also talks about Houston Texans RB Arian Foster’s hamstring strains and Atlanta Braves pitcher Tommy Hanson’s rotator cuff tear. And in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
+Continue ReadingIt is finally here! In episode 1 of The Dr. David Geier Show, I talk about youth sports injuries, Stephen Strasburg and Osi Umenyiora, and answer your questions.
+Continue ReadingShould kids specialize in one sport at an early age or play different sports throughout the year?
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C. David Geier Jr., M.D.
