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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Does exercise alone help you lose weight? Can it actually hinder your ability to lose body weight and fat? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney, Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller, Boston Celtics forward Chris Wilcox, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mario Manningham, and women’s tennis star Vera Zvonareva. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Why do people go into sports medicine? And what are the different career options? Dr. Geier also discusses the shoulder injury of men’s tennis world #1 player Novac Djokovic and the concussion and seizure of San Diego Chargers guard Kris Dielman. He also answers your sports injury questions.
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C. David Geier Jr., M.D.
