Archive for: basketball
Meniscal tears are one of the most common injuries among athletes and active people. How much do these injuries and the surgeries to treat them affect sports and exercise performance? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Chicago Bulls’ Luol Deng, Los Angeles Clippers’ Blake Griffin, Green Bay Packers’ Eddie Lacy, Minnesota Vikings’ Christian Ponder, and Utah soccer referee Ricardo Portillo. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
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What percentage of injuries in US high school sports are caused by fouls, illegal activity and dirty play? What sports have the highest rates of these injuries?
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In my latest column for The Post and Courier, I discuss the notion that Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike D’Antoni might have contributed to Kobe Bryant’s Achilles tendon injury by playing him too much.
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My latest column for The Post and Courier explains the long recovery process Louisville guard Kevin Ware faces as he tries to return to basketball after a devastating tibia fracture.
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What basic supplies should athletic trainers have available in a training room and on the field at sporting events? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Hanley Ramirez, St. Louis Cardinals closer Jason Motte, New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira, Philadelphia 76ers center Andrew Bynum, New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler, and women’s tennis star Venus Williams. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
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Is it safe for football players to play in more than one game per week? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, New York Knicks forward Amar’e Stoudemire, Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz, Boston Bruins forward Chris Kelly, and women’s tennis player Sam Stosur. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
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Should 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.
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Can 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.
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How can coaches best incorporate athletic trainers into their programs? What functions can athletic trainers provide in addition to evaluation and treatment of injuries? Dr. Geier also discusses President Barack Obama’s recent comments about football and the injuries of Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo, snowboarder Gretchen Bleiler, skier Rose Battersby, and snowmobiler Caleb Moore. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
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With team doctors unable to discuss injuries of players on their team, and coaches often unwilling to share information, it is wrong for doctors not involved to discuss the injuries with the media? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, Seattle Seahawks defensive end Chris Clemons, Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard, and Cleveland Cavaliers center Anderson Varejao. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
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C. David Geier Jr., M.D.
