Episode 9: The Importance of Athletic Trainers and Much More
How important are athletic trainers for sports teams? Why do so few schools have them? Dr. Geier also discusses the ankle injury of St. Louis Rams QB Sam Bradford and the broken neck of Louisville Cardinals CB Anthony Conner. Plus he answers your sports injury questions.
Episode 9 of The Dr. David Geier Show is available! As I have said I want to encourage participation on my show, so I discuss all of the different media for whom I write or discuss topics, and I would love for you to suggest topics for this show or the blog. I do rant about my upcoming week, so bear with me. It really is only to set up the idea of having all of you submit topics you would like me to discuss.
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Here is a list of topics discussed on this episode:
In the Zone
How important are athletic trainers in the evaluation and treatment of injured athletes, especially high school and college athletes? Why do so few schools have them on staff? And how can teams and schools hire trainers or have them cover games and practices? (starts at 12:00)
Should EMS be required at football games?
AED saves life of lacrosse star
Changes I’d like to see in 2011
That’s Gotta Hurt
Sam Bradford – St. Louis Rams QB (starts at 27:53)
Sports Injury Locator – Syndesmosis sprains – “High ankle sprains”
Anthony Conner – Louisville Cardinals CB (starts at 32:50)
Sports Injury Locator – Head and neck injuries
Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.
Return to boxing after a distal biceps tendon repair? (starts at 38:23)
Sports Injury Locator – Distal biceps tendon rupture
Ask Dr. Geier – Distal Biceps Rupture
Bursitis after knee injury? (starts at 42:44)
Sports Injury Locator – Prepatellar bursitis
Ask Dr. Geier – Prepatellar Bursitis
Weightbearing and running with a tibial stress fracture? (starts at 45:55)
Sports Injury Locator – Tibial stress fracture
Ask Dr. Geier – Tibial Stress Fracture
Return to baseball after osteochondritis dissecans? (starts at 48:06)
Sports Injury Locator – Osteochondritis dissecans of the capitellum
Ask Dr. Geier – Osteochondritis Dissecans
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C. David Geier Jr., M.D.
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