Could Sarah Burke’s fatal injury happen to you?
The sports world was stunned by the death of freestyle skiing star Sarah Burke, but it is important to remember that these injuries can happen to many athletes.
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Episode 22: Tragedy In Sports and Much More
Sarah Burke’s death after a fall while training in halfpipe skiing shocked the sports world, but what should we learn from her? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of tennis star Andrea Petkovic, Minnesota Twins pitcher Joel Zumaya, and Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose. Plus he answers your sports medicine questions.
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Freestyle skiing champion Sarah Burke died Thursday after injuring her vertebral artery after a fall training in Park City, Utah last week.
+Continue ReadingEpisode 21: Dangers of Yoga and Much More
With the popularity of yoga at an all-time high, should we worry that it can do more harm than good? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Alabama Crimson Tide stars C.J. Mosley and Marquis Maze as well as Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose. Plus he answers your sports injury questions.
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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.
+Continue ReadingAsk Dr. Geier – Graft options for ACL surgery
This week’s Ask Dr. Geier column answers a question from a high-school soccer player in Wisconsin who wants to know about graft options for her upcoming ACL reconstruction.
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C. David Geier Jr., M.D.
