Do hard courts shorten pro tennis players’ careers?
Do hard courts cause injuries, like the patellar tendon problems of Rafael Nadal? Could the surface lead to wear and tear that affects their careers over time?
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Episode 52: Should healthcare providers join the social media conversation?
Why should healthcare providers actively participate in social media? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher, Oakland A’s 3B Brandon Inge, Denver Broncos DE Jason Hunter, Chicago Bulls PG Derrick Rose, and tennis champion Rafael Nadal. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
+Continue ReadingEpisode 46: How can we prevent youth sports burnout?
What can parents, coaches, and healthcare professionals do to prevent youth athletes from suffering burnout in youth sports? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of St. Louis Cardinals P Chris Carpenter, Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts, Miami Marlins OF Giancarlo Stanton, Los Angeles Dodgers SS Dee Gordon, and NBA #1 draft pick Anthony Davis. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
+Continue ReadingEpisode 45: What is the best way to stay hydrated?
What are the best ways for athletes and people who exercise to stay hydrated? He also talks about the injuries of New York Yankees pitchers CC Sabathia and Andy Pettitte, Boston Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz, Former Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy, Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby, and women’s tennis star Kim Clijsters. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
+Continue ReadingSharapova overcomes injury, odds to complete Grand Slam
Over three years after shoulder surgery, Maria Sharapova completed a remarkable return to the top of women’s tennis by winning the French Open and completing a career Grand Slam.
+Continue ReadingMardy Fish undergoes procedure to fix frightening heart condition
American tennis star Mardy Fish underwent a cardiac catheter ablation to correct a heart arrhythmia that caused him to miss many tournaments this spring. Dr. Marcus Wharton, Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology at the Medical University of South Carolina, explains the condition, the procedure, and return to sports.
+Continue ReadingEpisode 41: Schedules and Injuries in Professional Athletes and Much More
Are athletes on teams that play too many matches without enough rest more likely to get injured? If so, what can be done to prevent injuries? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Philadelphia Phillies P Roy Halladay, Boston Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia, University of South Carolina C Grayson Greiner, Los Angeles Angels P Jared Weaver, Los Angeles Dodgers CF Matt Kemp, tennis player Mardy Fish, and boxer Paul Williams. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
+Continue ReadingEpisode 32: Injuries In Women’s Tennis and Much More
The nature of women’s professional tennis has evolved into a sport of power and speed in recent years. Has that shift affected injuries that occur in the sport, and if so, what can be done to prevent them? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Venus and Serena Williams and Kim Clijsters. Plus he answers your tennis injury questions.
+Continue ReadingVenus battling opponents on and off the court
Venus Williams recently returned to professional tennis after a six-month layoff. In advance of her return to the 2012 Family Circle Cup, I discuss her condition, Sjogren’s Syndrome, with MUSC rheumatologist Dr. Richard Silver.
+Continue ReadingEpisode 22: Tragedy In Sports and Much More
Sarah Burke’s death after a fall while training in halfpipe skiing shocked the sports world, but what should we learn from her? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of tennis star Andrea Petkovic, Minnesota Twins pitcher Joel Zumaya, and Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose. Plus he answers your sports medicine questions.
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C. David Geier Jr., M.D.
