Episode 69: Should you exercise when you are sick?

This is a quick reference list for the locations of show topics in Episode 69 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 Is it safe to exercise when you are sick? How can you decide if exercise will worsen your health? (starts at 5:48)
That’s Gotta Hurt
Marcus Lattimore – University of South Carolina running back (starts at 19:55)
John Wall – Washington Wizards point guard (starts at 27:46)
Dez Bryant – Dallas Cowboys wide receiver (starts at 31:14)
Robert Griffin III – Washington Redskins quarterback (starts at 36:06)
Mike Patterson – Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle (starts at 42:00)
Ask Dr. Geier
I suffered partial tears to several knee ligaments. How do I know when it is safe to return to sports? (starts at 46:15) Is it common for the hardware used to fix clavicle fractures surgically to fail?(starts at 49:03)
When can a competitive gymnast return to full activity after a tibial stress fracture? Is there a proper way to increase the level of activity safely (starts at 51:21)
Could I have torn my meniscus with a hyperextension knee injury? (starts at 54:23)
Fan Favorites and Trash Talkers
Comments from listeners on the show and our previous discussions (starts at 56:50)

Episode 69 of The Dr. David Geier Show is here! I hope everyone is having a safe and stress-free holiday season so far! I plan to record shows that will publish on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, so don’t stop sending me your questions and comments!

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In the Zone
Is it safe to exercise when you are sick? How can you decide if exercise will worsen your health? (starts at 5:48)
How can you find time to exercise?
How much daily exercise is best for weight loss?
Improve your health at work
Tips for a safe and effective conditioning program
Exercise burns calories at rest, too
A little exercise is better than none
Tips for exercise in cold weather
Episode 62: Why should everyone lift weights? (starts at 3:55)
Episode 51: How can you safely exercise or play sports in the heat? (starts at 3:59)
Episode 47: How can you find time to exercise? (starts at 4:50)
Episode 45: What is the best way to stay hydrated? (starts at 3:36)
Episode 44: Can too much exercise kill you? (starts at 4:07)
Episode 35: What can busy professionals do to get exercise while they work? (starts at 3:48)
Episode 30: Is it possible to train too much? What are the signs of overtraining, and when does it become dangerous to your performance and health? (starts at 3:16)
Episode 15: Can a regular schedule of exercise help you sleep better and feel more rested? (starts at 4:49)
Episode 12: Exercise and brain health (starts at 3:37)
Episode 2: Adding years to your life (starts at 3:20)

That’s Gotta Hurt
Marcus Lattimore – University of South Carolina running back (starts at 19:55)
The challenge of multi-ligament knee injuries
Marcus Lattimore’s knee injury: Implications for treatment and return to football
Marcus Lattimore: Initial thoughts on gruesome knee injury
Sports Injury Locator – Knee Dislocations
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears – Surgical Reconstruction
Episode 63: Marcus Lattimore (starts at 25:35)
Episode 63: Why are knee dislocations such devastating injuries? (starts at 4:49)
Episode 54: 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)

John Wall – Washington Wizards point guard (starts at 27:46)
Ask Dr. Geier – Stress Fractures
Episode 58: John Wall (starts at 29:16)

Dez Bryant – Dallas Cowboys wide receiver (starts at 31:14)

Robert Griffin III – Washington Redskins quarterback (starts at 36:06)
When will RGIII return from sprained lateral collateral ligament?

Mike Patterson – Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle (starts at 42:00)

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

I suffered partial tears to several knee ligaments. How do I know when it is safe to return to sports? (starts at 46:15)
Ask Dr. Geier – MRIs for knee pain
Ask Dr. Geier – Partial ACL Tears
Ask Dr. Geier – Getting Back to Normal
Episode 61: How can I tell if I need surgery for a partial ACL tear? (starts at 48:47)
Episode 42: Do I need surgery for a partial ACL tear? (starts at
Episode 38: Do I need surgery for a partial ACL tear? (starts at 40:53)

Is it common for the hardware used to fix clavicle fractures surgically to fail? (starts at 49:03)
Sports Injury Locator – Clavicle Fracture
Ask Dr. Geier – Clavicle Fractures
Is surgery next after Tony Romo suffers broken clavicle?
Episode 55: Ryan Mathews (starts at 16:10)

When can a competitive gymnast return to full activity after a tibial stress fracture? Is there a proper way to increase the level of activity safely (starts at 51:21)
Sports Injury Locator – Tibial Stress Fractures
Ask Dr. Geier – Tibial Stress Fractures
Episode 64: What can I do to treat and prevent recurrent stress fractures of my tibias? (starts at 47:28)
Episode 53: When can I return to exercise after a tibial stress fracture? (starts at 40:00)
Episode 31: Is my continued soccer play preventing my tibial stress fracture from healing? (starts at 49:13)
Episode 27: Why is it taking my tibial stress fracture so long to heal? (starts at 44:04)
Episode 9: Weightbearing and running with a tibial stress fracture (starts at 45:55)

Could I have torn my meniscus with a hyperextension knee injury? (starts at 54:23)
Sports Injury Locator – Meniscus Tears
Sports Injury Locator – Meniscus Tears – Recovery
Partial meniscectomy: Frequently asked questions
Ask Dr. Geier – Meniscus tears in young athletes
Ask Dr. Geier – Is surgery necessary for a meniscus tear?
Ask Dr. Geier – Arthritis after a meniscus tear
Episode 66: When can I return to running after surgery for a meniscus tear? (starts at 45:50)
Episode 65: What sports can I play after surgery for a meniscus tear? (starts at 50:01)
Episode 61: How do surgeons decide how much meniscus to remove when trimming out part of a meniscus tear? (starts at 46:48)
Episode 33: Meniscus tears of the knee (starts at 2:59)

Fan Favorites and Trash Talkers (starts at 56:50)
This week, I read listeners’ comments on cheerleading injuries and burnout in youth sports.

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