Do hard courts shorten pro tennis players’ careers?
Do hard courts cause injuries, like the patellar tendon problems of Rafael Nadal? Could the surface lead to wear and tear that affects their careers over time?
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Sharapova overcomes injury, odds to complete Grand Slam
Over three years after shoulder surgery, Maria Sharapova completed a remarkable return to the top of women’s tennis by winning the French Open and completing a career Grand Slam.
+Continue ReadingMardy Fish undergoes procedure to fix frightening heart condition
American tennis star Mardy Fish underwent a cardiac catheter ablation to correct a heart arrhythmia that caused him to miss many tournaments this spring. Dr. Marcus Wharton, Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology at the Medical University of South Carolina, explains the condition, the procedure, and return to sports.
+Continue ReadingEpisode 32: Injuries In Women’s Tennis and Much More
The nature of women’s professional tennis has evolved into a sport of power and speed in recent years. Has that shift affected injuries that occur in the sport, and if so, what can be done to prevent them? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Venus and Serena Williams and Kim Clijsters. Plus he answers your tennis injury questions.
+Continue ReadingVenus battling opponents on and off the court
Venus Williams recently returned to professional tennis after a six-month layoff. In advance of her return to the 2012 Family Circle Cup, I discuss her condition, Sjogren’s Syndrome, with MUSC rheumatologist Dr. Richard Silver.
+Continue ReadingEpisode 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.
+Continue ReadingEpisode 13: Sports Medicine As a Career and Much More
Why do people go into sports medicine? And what are the different career options? Dr. Geier also discusses the shoulder injury of men’s tennis world #1 player Novac Djokovic and the concussion and seizure of San Diego Chargers guard Kris Dielman. He also answers your sports injury questions.
+Continue ReadingTips for safe exercise and sports in extreme heat
In these extremely hot temperatures, can you safely exercise or practice for your sport? Yes, if you follow some recommendations to prevent heat illness.
+Continue ReadingMedical aspects of professional tennis
In my final post of the 2011 Family Circle Cup, I discuss medical coverage of a professional tennis tournament and the nature of injuries and illnesses of touring professional athletes.
+Continue ReadingAthletes must take meds, supplements with caution
On Day 8 of my daily posts from the Family Circle Cup, I discuss medications and supplement use that could be risky for professional tennis players.
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C. David Geier Jr., M.D.
