Episode 10: Swimming Injuries and Much More
Why does swimming have a surprisingly high injury rate? Are there tips that might keep swimmers in the pool and out of the doctor’s office? Also Dr. Geier discusses former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand and his rehab from spinal cord injury as well as Philadelphia Flyers star Chris Pronger’s eye injury and whether the NHL should mandate protective eye shields. Plus he answers your sports injury questions.
Episode 10 of The Dr. David Geier Show is here. I think this is one of the better shows in terms of topics, with information to help decrease injuries, a human interest story, and a controversial idea to decrease severe injuries. I apologize that several topics I mention in the introduction did not make the final cut, as we ran very long with several discussions.
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Here is a list of topics discussed on this episode:
In the Zone
Why does competitive swimming have a seemingly high injury rate? Are there underlying risk factors involved? And are there simple measures in the offseason and during the season that can keep swimmers in the pool and out of the training room? (starts at 4:22)
Keeping swimmers in the pool and out of the training room
Give Me 10 – Give your rotator cuff some support (ESPNw article)
That’s Gotta Hurt
Eric LeGrand – former Rutgers football player (starts at 26:03)
Sports Injury Locator – Head and Neck Injuries
Chris Pronger – Philadelphia Flyers defenseman (starts at 33:33)
Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.
Nerve injury after an ACL tear? (starts at 43:25)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears
Pain and numbness years after a shoulder separation? (starts at 49:37)
Episode 7 (starts at 43:48)
Sports Injury Locator – Shoulder Separation
Sports Injury Locator – Herniated Disc
Sports Injury Locator – Labral Tear
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C. David Geier Jr., M.D.
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