Episode 54: What can parents do to prevent obesity among their children?

This is a quick reference list for the locations of show topics in Episode 54 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
Childhood obesity is increasing quickly in the United States. What can parents do to keep their kids healthy? (starts at 4:14)

That’s Gotta Hurt
Prince Amukamara – New York Giants cornerback (starts 18:38)
Connor Shaw – University of South Carolina quarterback (starts 24:43)
Marc Mariani – Tennessee Titans returner (starts 27:40)
Wayne Rooney – Manchester United striker (starts 30:09)
Blake Griffin – Los Angeles Clippers forward (starts 32:36)

Ask Dr. Geier
What should I do for my ulnar nerve pain in the elbow and wrist? (starts at 35:50)
How likely is an athlete to tear all four ligaments in the knee?? (starts at 38:30)
What can I do to treat my posterior tibial tendon pain from running? (starts at 40:42)
Should my son wear a knee brace for football? (starts at 42:41)
Is it better to tear the MCL than the ACL? (starts at 46:31)

Fan Favorites and Trash Talkers
Comments from listeners on the show and our previous discussions (starts at 49:47)

Episode 54 of The Dr. David Geier Show is here! I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe Labor Day holiday weekend. It is the beginning of the fall sports season. With all of the great action on the fields, I expect injuries to increase as well. Please send any questions about injuries among your favorite athletes, and definitely ask about injuries injuries you or your kids suffer as well!

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In the Zone
Childhood obesity is increasing quickly in the United States. What can parents do to keep their kids healthy? (starts at 4:14)
The benefits of playing sports aren’t just physical!
Tips to staying (or getting) active with your kids
Playing outside could lead to healthier children
Let’s encourage kids to play with their friends
Episode 39: The positive aspects of sports (starts at 4:10)
Episode 29: Making our kids more active (starts at 5:40)

That’s Gotta Hurt
Prince Amukamara – New York Giants cornerback (starts at 18:38)
Sports Injury Locator – Syndesmosis Injuries (“High Ankle Sprains”)
Episode 29: Do I need surgery for my high ankle sprain? (starts at 46:20)

David DeCastro – Pittsburgh Steelers guard (starts at 21:43)
Sports Injury Locator – Patella Dislocations
Ask Dr. Geier – Patellar Dislocations
Ask Dr. Geier – Patellar Dislocations (Part 2)
Episode 24: Surgery pr physical therapy for a first-time patellar dislocation? (starts at 41:30)

Connor Shaw – University of South Carolina quarterback (starts at 24:43)

Marc Mariani – Tennessee Titans returner (starts at 27:40)
Sports Injury Locator – Tibia Fracture
Episode 20: Knee pain after surgery for a tibia fracture? (starts at 31:10)
Episode 13: Knee and leg pain after a tibia fracture? (starts at 49:46)

Wayne Rooney – Manchester United striker (starts at 30:09)

Blake Griffin – Los Angeles Clippers forward (starts at 32:36)
Sports Injury Locator – Meniscus Tears
Sports Injury Locator – Meniscus Tears – Recovery
Ask Dr. Geier – Meniscus tears in young athletes
Partial meniscectomy: Frequently asked questions
Episode 47: Blake Griffin (starts at 28:05)

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

What should I do for my ulnar nerve pain in the elbow and wrist? (starts at 35:50)
Sports Injury Locator – Ulnar neuritis (“Ulnar nerve compression”)

How likely is an athlete to tear all four ligaments in the knee?? (starts at 38:30)
Episode 44: What ligaments and tendons need to be repaired for a posterolateral corner injury of the knee? (starts at 40:22)
Episode 28: Will my peroneal nerve injury resolve after a multi-ligament knee injury? (starts at 46:37)

What can I do to treat my posterior tibial tendon pain from running? (starts at 40:42)

Should my son wear a knee brace for football? (starts at 42:41)
Ask Dr. Geier – Knee braces for MCL injuries
Do knee braces prevent injuries in football?
Episode 12: Prophylactic knee braces in sports (starts at 36:12)

Is it better to tear the MCL than the ACL? (starts at 46:31)
Sports Injury Locator – Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears
Ask Dr. Geier – Knee braces for MCL injuries
Episode 34: When would an orthopaedic surgeon repair an isolated MCL injury? (starts at 45:05)

Fan Favorites and Trash Talkers (starts at 49:47)
This week, I read listeners’ comments about recurrent ACL injuries and Manteo Mitchell’s quick explanation as to how he finished the Olympics race with a broken fibula.

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