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What to do if you dislocate your shoulder

drdavidgeier — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:00:00 +0000

If you’re a teenage or young adult and dislocate your shoulder in a fall or while playing sports, what should you do? How and where do you have it popped back into place? What do you do in the days after the injury?

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Hip pain that should not be ignored in a teenage athlete

drdavidgeier — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Hip pain in young female athletes, like dancers is not always a sign of a serious injury. But there are some signs of a much more serious hip injury that are essential to look for in a teenage female athlete, especially a runner.

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Signs of a serious foot or ankle injury

drdavidgeier — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000

In this video, I discuss signs and symptoms that might indicate you have a serious foot or ankle injury that requires attention by a doctor and/or orthopedic surgeon, such as a fracture.

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Signs of a serious shoulder injury

drdavidgeier — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000

In this video, I discuss signs and symptoms that might indicate you have a serious shoulder injury that requires attention by a doctor and/or orthopedic surgeon, such as a fracture, dislocation, and more.

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Signs of a serious knee injury

drdavidgeier — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000

In this video, I discuss signs and symptoms that might indicate you have a serious knee injury that requires attention by a doctor and/or orthopedic surgeon, such as a fracture, ACL tear, patellar tendon tear, and more.

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The RICE method after injury and common mistakes

drdavidgeier — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Everyone tells you RICE after an injury — but many people do it wrong and make the swelling or pain worse. Here are the biggest mistakes to avoid.

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When to see a doctor after a back injury

drdavidgeier — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Threw out your back lifting something heavy? Most people wait too long to get checked. Here are the warning signs you need to see a doctor now.

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Topical pain creams and gels: Do they actually help right after an injury?

drdavidgeier — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000

That pain-relief cream you rub on right after twisting your knee or ankle? It probably isn’t doing what you think it is.

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Should you take ibuprofen right after an injury?

drdavidgeier — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Grabbing ibuprofen immediately after you get hurt seems like the right move — but it might actually slow your healing. Let me explain when to take it and when to skip it.

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Sports injury on the weekend: Urgent care or wait until Monday?

drdavidgeier — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Twist your ankle or blow out your knee on Saturday — do you go to urgent care right now or tough it out until Monday? Here’s the smart move.

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