Media

I’m available for press interviews and quotes, and will respond as quickly as possible. Email me at media@drdavidgeier.com. If this is an urgent request, please indicate so in the subject of the email. If this is not a media request, please do not email this address, as I will not respond.

Media Biography

Dr. David Geier is a nationally renowned sports medicine expert, appearing in numerous national publications – including USA Today, The Washington Post, ABC News, CNN, and Women’s Health Magazine – and podcasts/videos as a source for sports-injury related information. As an athlete, his passion for sports influenced him to become an orthopaedic surgeon. After earning his fellowship in Sports Medicine in 2005, he returned to Charleston and created the MUSC Sports Medicine program, where his team of trainers, physical therapists, etc. is focused on providing treatment, prevention and wellness information for athletes of all ages and skill sets.

He has almost a decade of experience with professional and college athletes, serving as team/tournament physician for the Family Circle Cup, the Charleston Battery and Washington University. He also assisted in the orthopaedic care of the St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Rams, United States Women’s Soccer team and the Eagles USA Ruby national team.

This, combined with his daily interaction with patients, helped Dr. Geier discover a passion for providing accurate information about sports-related injuries. And there seems to be a need for solid, precise information; a recent study published in the July 2010 issue of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) suggests that information provided online regarding sports injuries is incomplete or incorrect.

“I think there is a lot of confusion regarding sports injuries among the general public. People see the elite athletes who suffer injuries all the time, but frequently little information about what is really going on is available. Almost everyone is an athlete of some sort – whether it involves playing a formal sport or just engaging in recreational exercise. At some point, we have all endured various injuries and aches or pains. Yet most of the time, we rely on experiences of our friends, teammates, coaches, and trainers for advice. I think that one of my best qualities is my ability to diagnose and treat injuries from an experienced sports medicine surgeon’s background and explain these in a way that the general public can understand.”

Dr. Geier is available for media interviews. Email him at media@drdavidgeier.com.

Learn more about Dr. Geier:
Biography | Professional Profile | Medical Podcasts and Videos

Media Mentions/Appearances

Dr. Geier has been quoted and/or featured in the following publications. You can also check his About page for a full list of podcasts and videos that he was featured in.

2012

Smokeless tobacco may have led to Gwynn’s cancer. By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. February 16, 2012.

Big hits, broken sport? By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. February 1, 2012.

Don’t use pain as an excuse. By Dr. David Geier. Healthy Charleston Challenge Newsletter. January 27, 2012.

How to spot a child’s sports injury. Reading Eagle. January 24, 2012.

Sarah Burke’s Death: A Reminder To Take All Head and Neck Injuries Seriously. By Dr. David Geier. MomsTeam.com. January 22, 2012.

Action sports seeing increase as athletes start taking greater risks. By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. January 18, 2012.

8 Strategies for Orthopedic Practice Community Outreach. By Laura Miller. Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine, & Pain Management Review. January 13, 2012

125 Outstanding Knee Surgeons. By Laura Miller. Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Review. January 10, 2012.

Time to change players’ attitudes toward injuries. By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. January 4, 2012.

Physical Activity May Help Kids’ Grades, Too. By Kim Carollo. ABCNews.com. January 3, 2012.

8 Tips For Marketing Orthopedic Practices In 2012. By Laura Miller. Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine, & Pain Management Review. January 3, 2012.

7 Ways To Combat Health Problems With Exercise. Home and Health Care. homecarenyc.org.

2011

How to spot a kid’s sports injury. The Bulletin. December 29, 2011.

Case of Celtics player shows why testing is so important. By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. December 21, 2011.

Beyond Beauty: Cheerleading’s Terrifying Danger. By Katie Dowd. The Post Game. Yahoo! Sports. December 19, 2011

“No pain, no gain.” By Alison Jahnson. Tidewater Parent Magazine. mytidewatermoms.com.

How to…spot a child’s sports injury. By Alison Johnson. The Republic. December 16, 2011.

Will NBA see surge in injuries too? By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. December 7, 2011.

Tips For a Safe and Effective Conditioning Program. By Dr. David Geier. Cover 2 Cover Magazine. December 2011. Pages 13-14.

NBA Lockout Could Put Players At Risk For Injury, Expert Says. By Adam Hadhazy. LiveScience.com. November 30, 2011.

Injury should lead to more oversight in NFL. By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. November 23, 2011.

10 Marketing Strategies Orthopedic Practices Can Apply Now. By Laura Miller. Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine, & Pain Management Review. November 17, 2011.

Watkins’ sprain likely not serious. By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. November 14, 2011.

Knee injuries from sports rising among young athletes. By Dr. David Geier. Daily Medical and Health News. November 11, 2011.

Heartbreaking end to stellar college career. By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. November 9, 2011.

Single-sport kids: What’s the harm in year-round? By Anne Aurand. High Desert Pulse. Fall/Winter 2011.

Supplies Necessary To Prepare For Sports Emergencies. By Dr. David Geier. Cover 2 Cover Magazine. November 2011.

Being honest with doctor can save your life. By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. October 26, 2011.

5 Out-Of-the-Box Strategies for Increasins Orthopedic Practice Profits. By Laura Miller. Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine, & Pain Management Review. October 24, 2011.

Athletic pubalgia. By Dr. David Geier. Baseball daily report. October 24, 2011.

Barefoot Running and Much More. By Dr. David Geier. K.D. Hoffman’s Health Communication. October 20, 2011.

Barefoot Running and Much More. By Dr. David Geier. Heart2Heart Talks. October 20, 2011.

Long road to recovery for USC’s Lattimore. By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. October 19, 2011.

The long road to recovery for Marcus Lattimore. By Dr. David Geier. Adgirl Daily. October 18, 2011.

Handling the Rough Game: The Slow Evolution of Sports Medicine. By Sara J. Martinez. The Atlantic. October 17, 2011.

Clavicle Fractures. By Dr. David Geier. Women’s Issues In Sports Medicine. October 17, 2011.

A “must have” checklist to prepare for sports emergencies? By Dr. David Geier. Favorite Players. October 13, 2011.

Traumatic brain injuries in sports are on the rise. By Dr. David Geier. Favorite Players. October 13, 2011.

Proper supplies key to emergency preparation. By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. October 12, 2011.

Athletes go to great lengths for recovery. By A.J. Perez. FOXSports.com. October 7, 2011.

Stiff ankles ties to young athletes’ painful knees. By Adam Marcus. Reuters Health. October 7, 2011.

Tips to prevent youth basketball injuries. By Dr. David Geier. Favorite Players. October 6, 2011.

Tips To Improve Health and Wellness At Work. By Dr. David Geier. Cover 2 Cover Magazine. October 2011. Pages 14-15.

10 Ideas for Promoting Great Sports Medicine Practices. By Laura Miller. Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine, & Pain Management Review. September 29, 2011.

Do Physical Activity Programs Hinder Academic Performance? By Dr. David Geier, AOSSM Public Relations Chair. Be Active Your Way Blog. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. September 28, 2011.

Should EMS be required at football games? By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. September 28, 2011.

AOSSM/AAOS Announce New Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Media Guide. PR Newswire. September 26, 2011.

Rock Hill schools study ambulance at games: Review follows delayed response to District Three Stadium injury. By Shawn Cetrone. Herald Online. September 22, 2011.

Is Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment a Con or Cure for Runners? By Alyssa Shaffer. Innovation For Endurance. September 19, 2011.

Injuries dominate Week 1 NFL headlines. By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. September 14, 2011.

Cassel’s pain tolerance will determine if he plays. By Kent Babb. The Kansas City Star. September 6, 2011.

Cassel’s pain tolerance will determine if he plays. By Kent Babb. Biloxi Sun Herald. September 6, 2011.

Brad Keselowski hasn’t let injury slow him down. By Peter James. The Province. September 1, 2011.

Ankle fracture doesn’t put the brakes on NASCAR’s Keselowski. By Dr. David Geier. NESA Sports Parent Resource Daily. September 1, 2011.

A little exercise is better than none. By Dr. David Geier. Cover 2 Cover Magazine. September 2011. Page 17.

A little exercise is better than none. By Dr. David Geier. Family Circle Tennis Center Newsletter. September 2011.

Injury doesn’t put brakes on Brad Keselowski. By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. August 31, 2011.

NFL lockout might have led to spike in injuries. By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. August 17, 2011.

Getting To Know Ty Warren and His Triceps Muscle. By Kim Constantinesco.Predominantly Orange. August 17, 2011.

Athletes find music to move to. By Dan Armonaitis. GoUpstate.com. August 16, 2011.

6 Ways Orthopedic Practices Can Prepare For Young Athletes. By Laura Miller. Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine, & Pain Management Review. August 15, 2011.

Tips for Safe Exercise and Sports in Extreme Heat. By Dr. David Geier. Favorite Players. August 13, 2011.

MUSC Sports Medicine and Safe Kids USA partner for sports safety seminar at Joe Riley Park. ABC News 4 @ 6. August 7, 2011.

MUSC Sports Medicine and Safe Kids USA partner to raise awareness of sports injuries. Live 5 News at 6. August 7, 2011.

Young School Athletes at Risk for Sports-Related Injuries, Including Heat Stroke. PR Newswire. August 4, 2011.

Sobering statistics about youth sports and injuries. By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. August 3, 2011.

Football coaches take it easy after SC player dies. Interview with Laura Hettiger. Count on 2 News. August 1, 2011.

Are Sports Drinks and Energy Drinks Appropriate for Kids? By Dr. David Geier. Cover 2 Cover Magazine. August 2011. Page 19.

Don’t Use Pain As an Excuse. By Dr. David Geier. Family Circle Tennis Center Newsletter. August 2011.

The Six Doctors Every Fitness Pro Should Know. By Megan Senger. Ace Fitness. August 2011.

Female sports injuries, heading in soccer, and concussions. Interview with Warren Peper. In the News With The Post and Courier. Comcast C2. July 27, 2011.

Youth sports overuse injuries on the rise, preventable. By Allyson Angle. The Anniston Star. July 24, 2011.

Ankle sprain prevention revisits shoes as solution. By Cary Groener. Lower Extremity Review. July 2011.

Are Wambach’s headers dangerous? By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. July 20, 2011.

Give Me 10 – Give your rotator cuff some support. By Paige Greenfield. ESPNw. July 19, 2011.

Strength Training Curbs Hip, Spinal Bone Loss in Women With Osteoporosis. By Amy Sutton. Health Behavior News Service. July 12, 2011.

Study: Men at Greater Risk of Cartilage Damage After ACL Surgery. By Irene Tsikitas. Outpatient Surgery Magazine. July 11, 2011.

Do males or females fake more soccer injuries? By Dr. David Geier. Charleston Battery. July 8, 2011.

MUSC’s Dr. David Geier installed as AOSSM Chairman, Public Relations Committee. LowCountryBizSC. July 7, 2011.

Men Seem More Likely Than Women to Develop Hole in Knee Cartilage. By Alan Mozes. US News & World Report Health Day. July 7, 2011.

Do physical education programs hinder academic performance? By Dr. David Geier. Cover 2 Cover Magazine. July 2011. Page 19.

Are sports drinks and energy drinks appropriate for kids? By Dr. David Geier. Family Circle Tennis Center Newsletter. July 2011.

Blue eyes could cause hitting woes. By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. July 6, 2011.

Sports Training and Injury Prevention for Teen Girls: How to train, stay fit, and avoid injury. By Linda Melone. WebMD. July 3, 2011.

If you had ten minutes… By Dr. David Geier. STOP Sports Injuries Blog. June 30, 2011.

Is chocolate milk the ideal recovery drink? By Dr. David Geier. Charleston Battery. June 30, 2011.

5 Things to Know for Launching an Orthopedic Practice Website. By Laura Miller. Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine, and Pain Management Review. June 29, 2011.

Blunt trauma and sudden death in young athletes. By Dr. David Geier. NESA Sport Parent Resource Daily. June 25, 2011.

Blunt trauma and sudden death in young athletes. By Dr. David Geier. Women’s Boxing Archive Network. June 25, 2011.

Blunt trauma and sudden death in young athletes. By Dr. David Geier. Charleston Battery. June 24, 2011.

AED saves life of young lacrosse star. By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. June 22, 2011.

Albert Pujols breaks bone in forearm. By Dr. David Geier. NESA Sports Parent Resource Daily. June 21, 2011.

Give Me 10: Plan your next race. By Paige Greenfield. ESPNw. June 18, 2011.

Are sports drinks and energy drinks appropriate for kids? By Dr. David Geier. Charleston Battery. June 16, 2011.

Jeter’s pursuit of 3,000th hit delayed by calf strain. By Dr. David Geier. NESA Sports Parent Resource Daily. June 15, 2011.

“If you had 10 minutes…” By Dr. David Geier. Charleston Battery. June 13, 2011.

Contamination of athletic mouthguards. By Dr. David Geier. Boxing and MMA Fan Daily. June 10, 2011.

Contamination of athletic mouthguards. By Dr. David Geier. Women’s Boxing Archive Network. June 9, 2011.

What female athletes should know about ACL injury. By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. June 8, 2011.

How Hard Do Olympic Athletes Work To Be in the Summer Olympics? By Jeff Gordon. Livestrong.com. June 8, 2011.

Destination 26.2: A marathon vacation. By Caitlin Hill and Jane M. Wolkowicz. Medill Reports, Chicago – Northwestern University. June 3, 2011.

Should MLB ban home plate collisions? By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. June 1, 2011.

Meet Dr. David Geier: WBAN Resource Team. Women’s Boxing Archive Network. June 1, 2011.

Evaluating “weekend warrior” knee injuries. By Jennifer Kearney-Strouse. ACP Internist. June 2011.

Are Our Jobs Contributing to the National Obesity Epidemic? By Dr. David Geier. Cover 2 Cover Magazine. June 2011. Page 19.

The unseen scrutiny of soccer referees. By Dr. David Geier. Charleston Battery. May 24, 2011.

Want to get more active? Walk your dog! By Dr. David Geier. Be Active Your Way Blog. May 18, 2011.

Preventing Youth Pitching Injuries. By Dr. David Geier. STOP Sports Injuries blog. May 16, 2011.

Cross Training. Interview with Rebecca Fox. EzineMark.com. May 12, 2011.

Rondo’s inspired play after horrific injury. By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. May 11, 2011.

Experts’ Tips for Shoulder Pain Relief – Shoulder Pain: How to Treat 5 Causes. By Linda Melone. Lifescript. May 5, 2011.

Experts’ Tips for Shoulder Pain Relief. By Linda Melone. Peace FM Online. May 5, 2011.

4 Steps for Becoming a Team Physician for Professional Athletes. By Laura Miller. Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine, & Pain Management Review. May 3, 2011.

Don’t Use Pain As an Excuse. By Dr. David Geier. Cover 2 Cover Magazine. May 2011. Page 20.

Athletes need to eat right when on the road. By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. April 29, 2011.

Tips for eating well on the road. By Dr. David Geier. Charleston Battery. April 29, 2011.

Composite bats strike out. By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. April 27, 2011.

Doctors ♥ Nurses: They may not express it all the time, but MDs applaud nurses. By Daryn Eller. Scrubs. Spring 2011.

8 Points to Consider Before Becoming a Team Physician for Professional Athletes. By Laura Miller. Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine, & Pain Management Review. April 22, 2011.

Don’t Use Pain As an Excuse. By Dr. David Geier. Be Active Your Way Blog. April 20, 2011.

Will Bowers’ knee scare off NFL teams? By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. April 13, 2011.

How aging affects your driving – and how you can feel younger behind the wheel. By Linda Melone. InsuranceQuotes.com. April 12, 2011.

Medical aspects of professional tennis. By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. April 10, 2011.

Athletes should take meds, supplements with caution. By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. April 9, 2011.

8 Biggest Challenges Facing Team Physicians for Professional Athletes. By Laura Miller. Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine, and Pain Management Review. April 8, 2011.

The sun can be dangerous for tennis players. By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. April 8, 2011.

Hard work and conditioning lead to Saturday’s opener. By Dr. David Geier. Charleston Battery. April 8, 2011.

Is kinesio taping hype or helpful? By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. April 7, 2011.

Wind hurts more than players’ games. By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. April 6, 2011.

Is exergaming a high-tech solution to childhood obesity? By Dr. David Geier. Cover 2 Cover Magazine. April 2011. Pages 22-23.

What makes Charleston the best tennis town in America? By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. April 5, 2011.

What’s on the menu for pro tennis players? By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. April 4, 2011.

Do clay courts decrease injuries? By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. April 3, 2011.

Tennis players are on par with world’s elite athletes. By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. April 2, 2011.

The misperceptions of Tommy John surgery. By. Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. March 30, 2011.

Pitch hits assistant coach in the face. By Gerald Witt. Greensboro News-Record. March 26, 2011.

To Young Pitchers: The Consequences of Too Many Innings. By Dr. David Geier. STOP Sports Injuries Blog. March 25, 2011.

Sports and How to Protect Your Child. “Sports Talk” ENC HS Sports – Blog Talk Radio. March 20, 2011.

Digital Talk: 3/18. Whether it’s patients posting on MUSC’s Community Blog, physical therapists tweeting about fitness or doctors writing blogs, advances in social media are changing the way health professionals communicate. By Dawn Brazell. The Catalyst. March 18, 2011.

Could death have been prevented? By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. March 16, 2011.

5 Ways to Capitalize on Sports Medicine at Orthopedic Practices. By Laura Miller. Becker’s Orthopedic & Spine Review. March 11, 2011.

3-D Images Aid ACL Surgery in Young Athletes. By Misty Williams. Athletic Business. March 10, 2011.

3-D imaging helps surgeons repair knee injuries in young athletes. By Misty Williams. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. March 8, 2011.

Reducing Rugby Injury: Training Techniques All Players Should Consider. By Dr. David Geier. STOP Sports Injuries Blog. March 8, 2011.

Ask Dr. Geier Monday – Knee Braces for MCL Injuries. By Dr. David Geier. Global Football Daily. March 7, 2011.

Tips to Safely and Effectively Use Anti-inflammatory Medications. By Dr. David Geier. Cover 2 Cover Magazine. March 2011. Pages 22-23.

Are repeat concussions a problem in the NFL? By Dr. David Geier. The Daily Football Report. March 4, 2011.

Medical evaluation of players critical at combine. By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. March 2, 2011.

Playing Outside Could Lead To Healthier Children. By Dr. David Geier. Be Active Your Way Blog. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. March 1, 2011.

New Blog Writer Keeps Readers Engaged. Sports Medicine Update. January-February 2011. Page 8.

6 Tips for Orthopedic Surgeons to Increase Visibility in Their Community. By Laura Miller. Becker’s Orthopedic & Spine Review. February 23, 2011.

Pitching too many innings can ruin young arms. By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. February 16, 2011.

4 Ways Orthopedic Surgeons Can Use the Internet to Their Advantage. By Laura Miller. Becker’s Orthopedics & Spine Review. February 9, 2011.

NFL team doctor not all fun and games. Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. February 2, 2011.

Let’s Encourage Kids to Play with their Friends. By Dr. David Geier. Family Circle Tennis Center Member Newsletter. February 2011.

Tips To Keep Young Lacrosse Players Healthy. By Dr. David Geier. Cover 2 Cover Magazine. February 2011. Pages 22-23.

NFL team doctor not all fun and games. By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. February 2, 2011.

Tips for Exercise and Tennis in Cold Weather. By C. David Geier, Jr., M.D. The USTA SCoop. A USTA South Carolina Blog. January 26, 2011.

Injury Prevention Tips For Lacrosse Athletes. By Dr. David Geier. STOP Sports Injuries Blog. January 26, 2011.

Could or should Cutler have played? By Dy David Geier. The Post and Courier. January 26, 2011.

Quality Metrics and Sports Medicine: 4 Key Considerations. By Jaimie Oh. Becker’s Orthopedics & Spine Review. January 19, 2011.

Are extra NFL games worth injury risk? By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. January 19, 2011.

More games means more injuries for NFL players. By Tim Dahlberg. The Associated Press. January 12, 2011.

5 Marketing Tips for Sports Medicine Practices. By Laura Miller. Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine, & Pain Management Review. January 10, 2011.

Top four changes I’d like to see in 2011. By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. January 5, 2011.

Is once-a-week eccentric resistance training really enough? By Dr. David Geier. Family Circle Tennis Center Member Newsletter. January 2011.

100 Orthopedic and Spine Physician Leaders to Know. By Laura Miller. Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine, & Pain Management Review. January 1, 2011.

2010

4 Best Business Techniques for Online Orthopedic Practice Marketing. By Laura Miller. Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine, & Pain Management Review. December 23, 2010.

Colts’ Collie should serve as a warning. By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. December 22, 2010

Is Weight Training Effective for Kids? By Dr. David Geier. Family Circle Tennis Center Member Newsletter. December 2010.

Keeping swimmers in the pool and out of the training room. By C. David Geier, Jr., M.D. STOP Sports Injuries Blog. December 20, 2010.

A Safe Approach to Cold Weather Exercise. By C. David Geier, Jr., M.D. STOP Sports Injuries Blog. December 15, 2010.

5 Key Concepts for Adding Rehabilitating Services to Your Orthopedic Practice. By Laura Miller. Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine, & Pain Management Review. December 15, 2010.

What’s a team doctor going to do? By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. December 8, 2010.

How to Have a Pain-Free Holiday. By Linda Melone. Lifescript. December 8, 2010.

Barron has surgery, out for bowl. By Chase Goodbread. Tuscaloosa News. December 3, 2010.

Strategies to Decrease Cheerleading Injuries. By C. David Geier, Jr., M.D. STOP Sports Injuries Blog. December 2, 2010.

2 Hot Trends in Arthroscopy: What’s behind the increasing popularity of platelet-rich plasma therapy and anatomic ACL reconstruction? By Irene Tsikitas. Outpatient Surgery Magazine. December 2010.

Blazers’ Oden to miss season (again). By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. November 24, 2010.

11 Biggest Sports Medicine Trends For 2011. By Laura Miller. Becker’s Orthopedic & Spine Review. November 18, 2010.

A New Kind of Pain Relief. Men’s Journal. November 2010.

How to Help Your Aching Hands. By Linda Melone, ACE. Lifescript. November 15, 2010.

Ellington’s toe injury is a cause for concern. By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. November 10, 2010.

10 Facts About Your Muscles. Women’s Health Magazine. November 9, 2010.

Difficult to predict Lattimore’s return. By Dr. David Geier. The Post and Courier. October 27, 2010.

Up the Mountain and Down: How to avoid becoming just a weekend warrior. By Alyson Gellar, MPH. Here’s to Your Health. SanAnselmo-Fairfax Patch. October 27, 2010.

Heads up on concussions: Sports programs take serious look at knocks, tackle injuries. By Brenda Rindge. The Post and Courier. October 26, 2010.

7 Things Orthopedic Surgeons Should Know About Platelet Rich Plasma. By Laura Miller. Becker’s Orthopedics & Spine Review. October 21, 2010.

5 Ways Orthopedic Surgeons Can Improve Their Social Media Presence. By Molly Gamble. Becker’s Orthopedic & Spine Review. October 19, 2010.

Vitamin D Deficiency Common in Ortho Patients. By Daniel Cook. Outpatient Surgery E-Weekly. October 12, 2010.

How to Keep Your Knees Healthy. By Linda Melone, CSCS. Lifescript. October 10, 2010.

Play Soccer? Do This to Avoid Injury. By Leah Zerbe. Rodale. October 4, 2010.

Roller derby requires mix of brains, brawn. By Patrick McHugh. The Catalyst. September 24, 2010.

Blogging sports medicine. The Post and Courier. September 21, 2010.

STOP Sports Injuries campaign protects children. By Dawn Brazell. The Catalyst. September 17, 2010.

Platelet-rich plasma debated as treatment for joints, tendons. By David Quick. The Post and Courier. September 7, 2010.

10 Orthopedic and Spine Industry Leaders. By Laura Miller. Becker’s Orthopedic & Spine Review. September 3, 2010.

4 Points Physicians Should Cover During Meetings With Coaches. By Laura Miller. Becker’s Orthopedic & Spine Review. September 3, 2010.

Orthopedic and Spine Industry Leader to Know: Dr. David Geier of Medical University of South Carolina. By Laura Miller. Becker’s Orthopedic & Spine Review. September 2, 2010.

Let’s get physical: Long, taxing season arrives at toughest test. By Douglas Robson. USA Today. August 29, 2010.

5 Best Practices for Community Outreach in Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Practices. By Laura Miller. Becker’s Orthopedic & Spine Review. August 27, 2010.

7 Ways to Combat Health Problems With Exercise. By Linda Melone. MSN.com. August 25, 2010.

Answers sought after ill football players dropped ‘like flies’. By Madison Park. CNNhealth.com. August 23, 2010

Do “toning” shoes really work? By David Quick. The Post and Courier. August 17, 2010.

Risks of Overuse Injuries in Youth Sports. Interview with Tara Lynn. My News 2. August 17, 2010.

Increase your flexibility and improve your life. By Sharon Tanenbaum. Real Simple. August 2010.

Preventing Injuries in Baseball and Soccer and the STOP Sports Injuries Campaign. Interview with Tara Lynn. My News 2. April 26, 2010

Pro Athletes Turn to Platelet-Rich Plasma, But Is It Cheating? By Jeremy Repanich. Popular Mechanics. April 2, 2010

Avoiding Injury While Training For the Cooper River Bridge Run. Interview with Carolyn Murray. Newsmakers. March 8, 2010.

Joint Pain and the Cooper River Bridge Run. Interview with Carolyn Murray. News 2 at 5 PM. March 4, 2010.

Olympic Skier Lindsay Vonn Turning to Cheese to Heal Ailing Shin. By Jessica Isner. NESN.com. February 13, 2010.

Skier spreads cheese on leg to heal injury. By Madison Park. CNN.com. February 12, 2010.

Cold-Weather Workouts: Discover free ways to stay in shape this season. Massage Envy. February 9, 2010

Getting In Shape for the Spring: Tips to Meet Your Goals and Stay Healthy. Interview with Tara Lynn. My News 2. January 15, 2010.

The Sports Center. By Elyas Bakhtari. HealthLeaders Magazine. January 8, 2010.

What a Week: Were your ORs bustling in the days between Christmas and New Year’s? By Dan O’Connor. Outpatient Surgery Magazine. January 2010.

2009

Trendwatch: Here Limps the Bride. By Jennifer Saranow Schultz. Marie Claire. November 2009.

Road Warriors: Becoming a Smarter Runner. By Andrew O’Brien. November 2009.

No oversight by NCAA: Use of prescription painkillers that help keep athletes on field not monitored by NCAA. By Gene Sapakoff. The Post and Courier. October 6, 2009.

Painkillers: A big, and unregulated, part of college football. By Gene Sapakoff. The Post and Courier. October 4, 2009.

The Dangers of Cheerleading. Interview with Tara Lynn. My News 2. September 1, 2009.

Break Point: Rafael Nadal’s Furious Play Made Him Great. At 23, It Threatens His Career. By Liz Clarke. The Washington Post. August 30, 2009.

Three Strikes: Preseason Muscle Weakness Linked To Pitchers’ Injuries. By Michael Smith. MedPage Today. July 10, 2009.

The pain game. Head hitters: Which causes the greatest damage? By Linda Melone. Maximum Fitness. March/April 2009.

Running Matters: Pick up the pace to improve body and mind. By Tiffani Hill-Patterson. Game On. Spring Edition 2009.

2008

Studies: Knee Surgery for Arthritis No Better Than Medication, Physical Therapy. The Associated Press. FoxNews.com. September 11, 2008.

Studies: Too many knee surgeries for arthritis? The Associated Press. CNN.com. September 10, 2008

Arthroscopic knee surgery no help for many: Two studies question using procedure for treating arthritis, meniscus tears. The Associated Press. September 10, 2008.

Study says too many arthroscopic knee surgeries. By Linda A. Johnson. The Associated Press. September 10, 2008.

Tape measure: Is new rehabilitative bandage breakthrough or Olympic hype? By David Quick. The Post and Courier. September 1, 2008.

Farewell to young baseball arms. By Gene Sapakoff. The Post and Courier. August 17, 2008.

Sprain. Interview with Rebecca Fox. ICYou. August 21, 2008.

Sports Injuries. Interview with Rebecca Foc. ICYou. August, 13, 2008.

Becoming an Olympic Athlete. Interview with Rebecca Fox. ICYou. August 7, 2008.

ACL Injury Prevention. Interview with Rebecca Fox. ICYou. August 4, 2008.

Tri and excel: Two women tackle a triathlon, and learn what it takes to make it through the competition. By David Steinkraus. The Racine Journal Times. July 9, 2008.

Running notebook: It’s important not to ignore the pain. By Roberta MacInnis. The Houston Chronicle. June 26, 2008.

Tiger Woods: Knee Injury. Interview with Rebecca Fox. ICYou. June 20, 2008.

MUSC Sports Medicine teams up to keep athletes in the game. MUSC Checkup. June 2008.

MUSC Sports Medicine Team. MUSC Health Connection. May 27, 2008.

C3 progress focuses on teaching skills, preparing students. By Cindy Abole. The Catalyst. May 16, 2008.

MUSC team to care for Charleston Battery. The Catalyst. March 21, 2008.

MUSC team to take care of Charleston Battery soccer players. CharlestonBattery.com. March 14, 2008.

Golf Injuries: An Overview. MUSC Health Audio Podcast. Interview with Dr. Linda Austin. January 24, 2008.

Tendon and Ligament Injuries: An Overview. MUSC Health Audio Podcast. Interview with Dr. Linda Austin. January 17, 2008.

Dehydration: An Overview. MUSC Health Audio Podcast. Interview with Dr. Linda Austin. January 10, 2008.

Injury Prevention and Treatment in Youth Sports. Kohl’s Take a Minute for Kids Radio Campaign. January 14, 2008.

2007

Steroids, Human Growth Hormone, and Professional Sports. ABC News 4. December 13, 2007.

Baseball Bombshell: The Mitchell Report. Talk Back. Live 5 News. December 13, 2007.

Cross Training: How to Avoid Overuse Injuries. MUSC Health Audio Podcast. Interview with Dr. Linda Austin. December 12, 2007.

Exercise Programs: How to Safely Start an Exercise Routine. MUSC Health Audio Podcast. Interview with Dr. Linda Austin. December 5, 2007.

Cartilage Replacement Therapy: How Cartilage is Regenerated. MUSC Health Audio Podcast. Interview with Dr. Linda Austin. November 28, 2007.

Arthroscopy: An Overview of Arthroscopy and Arthroscopic Surgery. MUSC Health Audio Podcast. Interview with Dr. Linda Austin. November 21, 2007.

ACL Tears: An Overview. MUSC Health Audio Podcast. Interview with Dr. Linda Austin. October 30, 2007.

Ankle Sprain: An Overview. MUSC Health Audio Podcast. Interview with Dr. Linda Austin. October 30, 2007.

Common Sports Injuries: When to See a Doctor. MUSC Health Audio Podcast. Interview with Dr. Linda Austin. October 30, 2007.

Rotator Cuff: An Overview. MUSC Health Audio Podcast. Interview with Dr. Linda Austin. October 30, 2007.

Shoulder Dislocation: An Overview. MUSC Health Audio Podcast. Interview with Dr. Linda Austin. October 30, 2007.

Sexy Legs without Lunges. By Linda Melone. Oxygen Magazine. December 2007.

The Weakest Links: Ankles. By Linda Hepler, BSN, RN. Health Report. Fitness Plus. October 2007.

Muscle: Defined. The real deal on the muscles rippling under your skin – and how to make them strong, sexy, and so worth the sweat. By Allison Winn Scotch. Women’s Health Magazine. October 2007.

Athletic Injuries: Repairing a Meniscus Tear and Other Common Procedures. MUSC Health Audio Podcast. Interview with Dr. Linda Austin. September 14, 2007.

Sports Injuries In Children: Basic Guidelines For Prevention. MUSC Health Audio Podcast. Interview with Dr. Linda Austin. September 14, 2007.

Sports Injuries In Children: Preventable Injuries. MUSC Health Audio Podcast. Interview with Dr. Linda Austin. September 14, 2007.

Employee, tennis player wins Southern title. By Chelsea Futterman. The Catalyst. August 10, 2007.

Next generation bone growth products overcome shortfalls, surgeons say. By Beth Herskovits. Pharmawire. August 7, 2007.

Bound for burnout? By Patrick Dorsey. The Indianapolis Star. July 12, 2007.

Knee Replacement Surgery Enters Outpatient Arena. By Dan Cook. Outpatient Surgery E-Weekly. May 19, 2007.

Sports Medicine Physician Discusses Tennis Injuries. By Mary Helen Yarborough. Teenagers Today. May 15, 2007.

Sports Medicine Physician Discusses Tennis Injuries. By Mary Helen Yarborough. United States Tennis Association Southern Section. April 21, 2007.

Sports Medicine Physician Discusses Tennis Injuries. By Mary Helen Yarborough. Forbes.com. April 18, 2007.

Steve Shriver – Achilles Tendon from a Medical Perspective. By Julia Rosien. Nomadik Outdoor Life Guide. April 17, 2007.

Accolades & More. Charleston Regional Business Journal. April 16, 2007.

FCC stars paint with children. By Mary Helen Yarborough. The Catalyst. April 13, 2007.

Common injuries in recreational and professional tennis. Interview with Amy Lutz. Live 5 News. April 6, 2007.

Fighting off the cold. By Kevin Yanik. The News-Messenger. April 5, 2007.

MUSC Sports Medicine and the Family Circle Cup. MUSC Health Connection. Live 5 News. April 3, 2007.

MUSC named health care sponsor for Family Circle Cup. By Mary Helen Yarborough. The Catalyst. March 16, 2007.

MUSC Surgeon To Head Family Circle Cup Medical Team. By Tim Gehret. MUSC Press Release. March 8, 2007.

Ice can be an ally against injury and soreness. By David Quick. The Post and Courier. February 19, 2007.

Fitness and Injury at a Young Age: Keeping Kids Healthy and Active. Interview with Vanessa Hill. Success By Six. January 25, 2007.

2006

MUSC Sports Medicine keeps athletes injury free. Interview with Carolyn Murray. Count on 2 News at 5:30. August 21, 2006.

Staying safe during the upcoming school sports season. Interview with Amy Lutz. Live 5 News. August 11, 2006.

Injury program to reduce the risk of knee injuries in young athletes. MUSC Health Connection. Live 5 News. August 10, 2006.

Sports medicine program mixes fixes and prevention. By Holly Auer. The Post and Courier. July 30, 2006.

Sports Medicine helps athletes dodge curveballs. By Tim Gehret. The Catalyst. July 7, 2006.

Tips on avoiding summer sports injuries. By Jenny Peterson. Moultrie News. June 7, 2006.

Recovering from sports injuries and surgeries. MUSC Health Connection. Live 5 News. May 19, 2006.

Sports Medicine. By Ron Menchaca. MUSC Checkup. Spring 2006.

Should kids run the bridge? By David Quick. The Post and Courier. March 30, 2006.

Training for the Cooper River Bridge Run. Interview with Tracey Amick. Live 5 News. January 30, 2006.

Avoiding injuries in fitness and exercise. MUSC Health Connection. Live 5 News. January 12, 2006.

Publications

Book Chapters

Matthew J. Matava, M.D. and C. David Geier, Jr., M.D. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Skin Infections in Athletes, in Athletic Health Handbook: A Key Resource For the Team Physician, Athletic Trainer, and Physical Therapist. 2008. The American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine.

C. David Geier, Jr., M.D. and George A. Paletta, Jr., M.D. The Pediatric Elbow, in Clinical Sports Medicine, Darren L. Johnson and Scott D. Mair, Editors. 2006, Mosby: Philadelphia. 371 – 379.

Publications

What’s New in Orthopedic Surgery: A guided tour through the latest products and services on display at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Annual Meeting. C. David Geier, Jr., M.D. Outpatient Surgery. May 2010. 43-47.

Imaging the knee: Ligaments. Daniel B. Nissman, M.D., R. Hal Hobbs, M.D., Thomas L. Pope, M.D., C. David Geier, Jr., M.D., and William F. Conway, M.D. Applied Radiology. December 2008. 1-9.

Reducing Turnover Time: A Surgeon’s Perspective. C. David Geier, Jr., M.D. OR Nurse 2008. April 2008. 10-13.

The Orthopaedic Option. Here’s what you need to take advantage of this lucrative specialty. C. David Geier, Jr., M.D. Outpatient Surgery. February 2008. 12-17.

C. David Geier, Jr., M.D. and George A. Paletta, Jr., M.D. Shoulder Instability in the Skeletally Immature Athlete. Operative Techniques In Sports Medicine. 14 (3): 159 – 164, 2006.

Matthew J. Matava, M.D. and C. David Geier, Jr., M.D. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Skin Infections in Athletes. Sports Medicine Update. January – February 2005; 6 – 9.

News Releases

Sports Medicine Physician and Blogger Launches The Dr. David Geier Show
August 26, 2011

C. David Geier Jr., MD, Medical University of South Carolina Doctor Installed as AOSSM Chairman, Public Relations Committee
July 7, 2011

Disclaimer

I often post information about injuries suffered by famous athletes. These posts are meant solely for informational purposes. I am not the physician taking care of the athlete. Therefore I have not examined the injury personally and do not know the results of x-rays, MRI’s, or other tests other than what is reported in the media. I am merely trying to explain an injury from an orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon’s background in order to educate the reader about the injury.