A study presented last week at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting showed that professional football players with lower back herniated discs have good results with epidural steroid injections. What does this mean for all football players, other athletes, and the general population?
+Continue ReadingA new study presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons shows that athletes whose helmets fit properly had less severe concussions. What does this study mean for athletes, parents, and coaches?
+Continue ReadingA recent television special and an internet article have me worried that concussions could harm the NFL – by harming youth players aiming to get there.
+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 ReadingIt 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 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 ReadingWhat 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 ReadingA 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 ReadingWe 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.
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C. David Geier Jr., M.D.
