Shoulder dislocations have been a difficult problem in athletes, but new studies suggest that earlier surgical treatment might be appropriate for many young athletes. Also, Dr. Geier discusses the injuries of New York Mets pitcher Johan Santana, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, and Boston Bruins forward Rich Peverley. Plus he answers your sports medicine questions.
+Continue ReadingWhat is the appropriate role of anti-inflammatory medications in sports and after sports injuries? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Los Angeles Clippers guard Chauncey Billups, New York Giants tight end Jake Ballard, New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony, and Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden. Plus he answers your sports injury questions.
+Continue ReadingHow much does sleep, or lack of sleep of it, affect sports or exercise performance? And how does it affect performance? What tips can help athletes improve their sleep, and possibly, their performance? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski and New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw and defensive end Osi Umenyiora. Plus he answers your sports injury questions.
+Continue ReadingIs there a difference between trying to play through pain and playing through an injury? When should an athlete be worried? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of U.S. Women’s National Team soccer star Ali Krieger, Dallas Mavericks F Dirk Nowitzki, New York Knicks G Baron Davis, and the recent comments of Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher. Plus he answers your sports injury questions.
+Continue ReadingSarah 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 ReadingWith 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.
+Continue ReadingWhy are ACL injuries so much more common in female athletes? And are there ways to decrease the risks? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, and rants about players’ attitudes toward injuries. Plus he answers your sports injury questions.
+Continue ReadingApproximately 100 million Americans will make New Year’s resolutions this year, but well less than half of us will stick with them. What can you do to make success with your health, wellness, fitness, and exercise goals more likely? And how can you potentially help others? Dr. Geier also discusses injuries and treatments of Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson, New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez, and New Jersey Nets C Brook Lopez. Plus, he answers your sports injury questions.
+Continue ReadingIt seems reasonable to expect that EMS is present at every high-school football game, but is it feasible? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Kobe Bryant, USC guard Jacki Gemelos, Pittsburgh Steelers’ QB Ben Roethlisberger, and St. Louis Rams QB Sam Bradford. Plus he answers your sports injury questions.
+Continue ReadingDoes the media fairly criticize decisions made by team doctors and the medical staffs of college and professional sports teams? Dr. Geier also examines the controversies surrounding the decisions made with the injuries of Cleveland Browns QB Colt McCoy, Portland Trail Blazers stars Greg Oden and Brandon Roy, and Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby. Plus he answers your sports injury questions.
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C. David Geier Jr., M.D.
