Are double-bundle ACL reconstructions better at getting athletes and active people back to sports and exercise than the traditional single-bundle procedures?
+Continue ReadingHow common are injuries in youth and high school soccer, and what can parents and coaches do to better ensure safety of the players? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Oklahoma City Thunder PG Russell Westbrook, Golden State Warriors F David Lee, Atlanta Braves RF Jason Heyward, Los Angeles Angels 1B Albert Pujols, Texas Rangers P Matt Harrison, and UFC champion Jon Jones. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
+Continue ReadingIn my latest Ask Dr. Geier column, I address the question of whether or not an MRI is mandatory in order to make the diagnosis of an ACL injury.
+Continue ReadingAre herbal and other dietary supplements effective for athletes? Are they safe? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Rafael Furcal, Olympic gold medalist skier Lindsey Vonn, New York Rangers defenseman Marc Staal, and the insurance policy of University of South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
+Continue ReadingShould athletes take vitamins and minerals, and would they increase sports and exercise performance? If so, which ones? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker, New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, New York Knicks forward Rasheed Wallace, and University of Utah defensive tackle Star Lotulelei. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
+Continue ReadingACL reconstructions are among the most common surgical procedures among athletes. The procedures generally have good success rates for getting athletes back to sports and exercise. But can the surgeries keep athletes from developing osteoarthritis later in life?
+Continue ReadingWhat changes could make football a safer sport? Is it even possible without altering the sport radically? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of former University of South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore, Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Mat Gamel, and former University of Cincinnati defensive end Walter Stewart. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
+Continue ReadingHow likely are soccer players to get back to play after undergoing surgery for a torn ACL? What risk factors increase the chance of reinjury or never returning to play?
+Continue ReadingCan switching to a gluten-free diet actually improve your sports and exercise performance? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose, University of Kentucky forward Nerlens Noel, Boston Celtics guard Leandro Barbosa, Boston Celtics forward Jared Sullinger, Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson, and Seattle Mariners P Felix Hernandez. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
+Continue ReadingWhat steps can you take to prevent injuries like hypothermia and frostbite during sports and exercise in cold weather, and how can you treat them if they occur? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson, New York Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw, Los Angeles Lakers stars Dwight Howard and Pau Gasol, and Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
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