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.
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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.
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The Boston Celtics announced that forward Jeff Green will undergo surgery to treat an aortic aneurysm and will miss the entire season. I interviewed Dr. John Ikonimidis, a cardiothoracic surgeon, to help explain the diagnosis and surgery.
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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.
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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.
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NBA owners and players have reached a tentative agreement, and a shortened regular season is scheduled to begin Christmas day. Will the lockout and abbreviated training camps and preseason schedules lead to a rise in player injuries?
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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.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more young athletes are being seen for sports-related traumatic brain injuries. Is this a cause for concern? And are there ways to try to decrease these injuries?
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Basketball is one of the most popular sports in America, but it is one in which injuries can and do occur. What are the most common injuries? And are there ways to prevent them?
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A new study presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting suggests that high school basketball players who wear lace-up ankle braces might have a lower incidence of ankle injuries.
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C. David Geier Jr., M.D.
