FollowWhy is deciding when a player can safely return to play so difficult in professional sports? Dr. Geier also discusses the long-term effects of banning heading in soccer. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions. Continue Reading
Category Archives: Podcast
Episode 303: How safe can we make “extreme” action sports?
How safe can we make “extreme” action sports? Dr. Geier also discusses brain issues many of the 1972 Miami Dolphins players are dealing with now. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions. Continue Reading
Episode 302: Why should parents be concerned about their children playing football?
Why should parents be concerned about their children playing football? Dr. Geier also discusses Calvin Johnson and Tom Brady possibly hiding concussions from doctors and coaches. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions. Continue Reading
Episode 301: How has the rehab after ACL surgery changed over the last 30 years?
How has the rehab after ACL surgery changed over the last 30 years? Dr. Geier also discusses the effects of eliminating body checking in youth hockey. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions. Continue Reading
Episode 300: What should the role of stem cells and PRP be for active adults with arthritis?
What should the role of stem cells and PRP be for active adults with arthritis? Dr. Geier also discusses why youth flag football may not be safer than tackle football. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions. Continue Reading
Episode 299: Why won’t better helmets and other protective equipment make sports that much safer?
Why won’t better helmets and other protective equipment make sports that much safer? Dr. Geier also discusses Portland Trail Blazers center Festus Ezeli’s knee surgery with a cadaver graft. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions. Continue Reading
Episode 298: How can we make youth sports HEALTHY?
How can we make youth sports HEALTHY? Dr. Geier also discusses how opting not to play only one sport growing up can improve your chances of becoming a star. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions. Continue Reading
Episode 297: How can we prevent every single death from exertional heat stroke in sports?
How can we prevent every single death from exertional heat stroke in sports? Dr. Geier also discusses evidence of brain damage found in former soccer players. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions. Continue Reading
Episode 296: Why do many coaches resist using ACL injury prevention programs?
Why do many coaches resist using ACL injury prevention programs? Dr. Geier also discusses the effects of traumatic brain injury in children. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions. Continue Reading
Episode 295: How can professional sports teams best evaluate and predict the health of athletes?
How can professional sports teams best evaluate and predict the health of athletes? Dr. Geier also discusses the need to monitor amateur sports for performance-enhancing drugs. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions. Continue Reading
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I am an orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina.On this blog, on my podcast, and in articles for numerous publications and in media interviews, I aim to provide you leading commentary and education on injury treatment and prevention to keep you performing at your best! Learn more about me >>
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I'm excited to help with information and interviews for print, radio, television, and online media. Media information >>
WRITING
Writing I write articles and columns for a number of publications and organizations. Writing information >>
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