Ask Dr. Geier – Running after ACL surgery
In this Ask Dr. Geier column, I discuss ACL and meniscus surgery and the possibility of returning to pain-free running.
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Cardiac arrest and marathons: Tips runners need to consider
Despite media attention, cardiac arrest during marathons and half-marathons is uncommon, according to a new study in The New England Journal of Medicine. What recommendations should runners consider to avoid this catastrophic event?
+Continue ReadingEpisode 8: Barefoot Running and Much More
Is barefoot running better for your feet than running with shoes? Is it for everyone? Dr. Geier also discusses Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby being cleared for contact 9 months after his concussion and Nebraska’s DT Jared Crick and Houston Texans OLB Mario Williams both suffering pectoral injuries. Plus, he answers your sports medicine questions.
+Continue ReadingAsk Dr. Geier – Tibial Stress Fracture
This week’s Ask Dr. Geier column answers the question of the parent of an elite high-school soccer player in Washington about the risks of playing with a tibial stress fracture.
+Continue ReadingAsk Dr. Geier – Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome
This week’s Ask Dr. Geier column discusses an uncommon yet disabling cause of leg pain in some runners.
+Continue ReadingAsk Dr. Geier – Stress Fractures
This past week in Charleston has produced amazing weather. It’s a good thing the weather has changed, as both the Kiawah and Charleston Marathons are fast approaching. I have had many runners recently, both in my regular clinic and in the MUSC Wellness Center clinic who are increasing their training schedules to prepare for one of these races. With that in mind, this week’s Ask Dr. Geier column deals with a potential injury to athletes who increase their training over a short period of time.
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C. David Geier Jr., M.D.
