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 ReadingWhy 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 ReadingIn these extremely hot temperatures, can you safely exercise or practice for your sport? Yes, if you follow some recommendations to prevent heat illness.
+Continue ReadingIn 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 ReadingOn 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.
+Continue ReadingOn Day 7 of my daily posts from the Family Circle Cup, I discuss the dangers of excess sun exposure with dermatologist, Dr. Diana Antonovich.
+Continue ReadingIn Day 6 of my daily posts from the Family Circle Cup, I discuss the uses and effectiveness of kinesio taping with physical therapist Renee Garrison.
+Continue ReadingIn Day 5 of my daily posts from the Family Circle Cup, I discuss how playing tennis on a windy day can potentially lead to injures.
+Continue ReadingOn Day 4 of the Family Circle Cup, the tournament celebrates the city of Charleston’ win as “Best Tennis Town in America.” In my daily column, I discuss the importance of the award to tennis here in the Lowcountry.
+Continue ReadingIn Day 3 of my daily post from the 2011 Family Circle Cup, I discuss the menus for the players, what and how much they eat.
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C. David Geier Jr., M.D.
