Episode 12: Exercise and Brain Health and Much More

This is a quick reference list for the locations of show topics in Episode 12 of The Dr. David Geier Show. For a detailed list of topics and references for additional information, scroll down for the complete show notes.

In the Zone
In episode 2, I discussed how exercise can add years to your life. New research shows that it might have many benefits to your mental health as well. (starts at 3:37)

That’s Gotta Hurt
Gerald McCoy – Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT (starts at 18:58)
Bruce Taylor and Jeron Gouveia-Winslow – Virginia Tech Hokies defensive players (starts at 22:55)
Taylor Twellman – former New England Revolution star

Ask Dr. Geier
Prophylactic knee braces in sports?(starts at 36:12)
Knee brace for tendinitis? (starts at 42:45)
Surgery for dislocated clavicle? (starts at 46:10)
Platelet-rich plasma for a high-ankle sprain? (starts at 49:52)

You know that exercise helps you physically, but did you know that it helps keep your brain healthy as well? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy, two Virginia Tech football players, and former soccer star Taylor Twellman. Plus he answers your sports injury questions.

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Here is a list of topics discussed on this episode:

In the Zone
In episode 2, I discussed how exercise can add years to your life. New research shows that it might have many benefits to your mental health as well. (starts at 3:37)
Episode 2: Adding Years To Your Life and Much More (starts at 3:20)

That’s Gotta Hurt
Gerald McCoy – Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT (starts at 18:58)
Sports Injury Locator – Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture

Bruce Taylor and Jeron Gouveia-Winslow – Virginia Tech Hokies defensive players (starts at 22:55)
Sports Injury Locator – Lisfranc Injuries

Taylor Twellman – former New England Revolution star
NFL asking referees to monitor for concussions (starts at 29:02)
Sports Injury Locator – Concussions
Episode 8 – Sidney Crosby (starts at 19:58)
Episode 6 – Nolan Brewster (starts at 17:35)
Baseline concussion testing critical for later management
Are repeat concussions a problem in the NFL?
Colts’ Collie should serve as a warning to all athletes

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

Prophylactic knee braces in sports? (starts at 36:12)
Sports Injury Locator – Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries
Do knee braces prevent injuries in football?

Knee brace for tendinitis? (starts at 42:45)
Sports Injury Locator – Patellar Tendinitis
Sports Injury Locator – Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Surgery for dislocated clavicle? (starts at 46:10)
Sports Injury Locator – Sternoclavicular Dislocations
Episode 1 (starts at 27:05)

Platelet-rich plasma for a high-ankle sprain? (starts at 49:52)
Sports Injury Locator – Syndesmosis Injuries (“High Ankle Sprains”)
Episode 3: Imitating Famous Athletes and Much More (starts at 3:58)
Episode 9 – Sam Bradford (starts at 27:53)

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