Episode 40 of The Dr. David Geier Show is here! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend! I want to express my sincere gratitude on this Memorial Day to everyone who currently serves or who have served in our military for all you do and sacrifice for our country.

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In the Zone
Why do some athletes never return to sports after injuries in sports? Which injuries can cause athletes to struggle to return to their sport? (starts at 3:40)
Surgery, rehab often not enough after ACL injury

That’s Gotta Hurt
Andrew Bynum – Los Angeles Lakers center (starts at 17:54)
Sports Injury Locator – Articular Cartilage Injuries of the Knee
Episode 6: Stem Cell Treatments (starts at 3:25)
Episode 3: Imitating Famous Athletes and Much More (starts at 3:58)
Ask Dr. Geier – Platelet-Rich Plasma
Is platelet-rich plasma a true scientific breakthrough or just hype?

Avery Bradley – Boston Celtics shooting guard (starts at 25:05)
Sports Injury Locator – Shoulder Dislocations
Episode 26: Shoulder Instability (starts 3:22)
Ask Dr. Geier – Shoulder Dislocations

Cody Ross – Boston Red Sox outfielder (starts at 29:27)
Sports Injury Locator – Navicular Stress Fractures
Ask Dr. Geier – Navicular Stress Fractures
Episode 38: Can I play sports with a navicular stress fracture? (starts at 44:31)
Dustin Pedroia undergoes season-ending surgery for foot fracture

Mark Ellis – Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman (starts at 32:45)
Sports Injury Locator – Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome

David Villa – FC Barcelona and Spanish national team striker (starts at 36:24)
Sports Injury Locator – Tibia Fractures
Sports Injury Locator – Tibial Stress Fractures
Episode 37: Do many athletes suffer tibia fractures in sports? (starts at 49:34)

Lance Berkman – St. Louis Cardinals first baseman (starts at 39:56)
Sports Injury Locator – Meniscus Tears
Sports Injury Locator – Meniscus Tears – Recovery
Ask Dr. Geier – Partial ACL Tears

Dwyane Wade – Miami Heat guard (starts at 43:00)

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

Does a pectoral injury in the muscle belly require surgery? (starts at 45:39)
Sports Injury Locator – Pectoralis Tendon Rupture
Ask Dr. Geier – Pectoral Tendon Injuries

Why is my knee so stiff after surgery to remove a plica? (starts at 48:11)
Should I have surgery for a plica in my knee? (starts at 50:10)
Sports Injury Locator – Plica Syndrome
Ask Dr. Geier – Recovery From Knee Surgery
Ask Dr. Geier – Plica Syndrome

Can I bend my knee right after a patella dislocation? (starts at 52:58)
Sports Injury Locator – Patella Dislocations

Fan Favorites and Trash Talkers (starts at 55:40)
This week, I read listeners’ comments on the length of time it should take athletes to return after ACL surgery, time to return to driving after knee surgery, and general comments from a fellow Liverpool fan.

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Episode 39 of The Dr. David Geier Show is here! I hope everyone enjoys the show. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you have suggestions for improvements to the show. Maybe you have an idea to make it more interactive. Whatever your idea, please touch base with me!

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In the Zone
As sports participation continues to grow, attention on sports injuries has increased as well. However, there are many positive aspects of sports worth mentioning as well. (starts at 4:10)
Episode 28: Benefits of Sports For Girls (starts at 5:49)
Episode 15: Exercise Improves Sleep (starts at 3:37)
Episode 12: Exercise and Brain Health (starts at 3:37)
Episode 2: Adding Years To Your Life (starts at 3:20)
Do physical education programs hinder academic performance?

That’s Gotta Hurt
Derrick Rose – Chicago Bulls guard (starts at 13:11)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears – Surgical Reconstruction
Episode 36: Derrick Rose (starts at 15:40)

C.J. Watson – Chicago Bulls guard (starts at 23:52)
Sports Injury Locator – Plantar Fasciitis

Chris Bosh – Miami Heat center (starts at 27:55)

Darren McFadden – Oakland Raiders running back (starts at 30:42)
Sports Injury Locator – Lisfranc Injuries
Episode 12: Bruce Taylor and Jeron Gouveia-Winslow (starts at 22:55)

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

Does a young athlete need surgery for a meniscus tear? (starts at 35:10)
Sports Injury Locator – Meniscus Tears
Ask Dr. Geier – Meniscus tears in young athletes
Episode 33: Meniscus tears of the knee (starts at 2:59)

Will walking on treadmill with a stress fracture of the foot prolong the injury? (starts at 38:56)
Sports Injury Locator – Metatarsal Stress Fracture
Sports Injury Locator – Navicular Stress Fracture
Sports Injury Locator – Calcaneus Stress Fracture

How much of my baseball season will I miss with a bulging disc in my lumbar spine? (starts at 41:32)
Sports Injury Locator – Herniated Disc
Epidural steroid injections can help athletes return after lumbar herniated discs
Amar’e Stoudemire returns from bulging disc in lower back

What can I do to return to my job and its functional demands after a rectus femoris injury? (starts at 45:31)
Sports Injury Locator – Rectus Femoris Strain (“Hip Flexor Strain”)
Episode 36: Should I have surgery for my rectus femoris injury? (starts at 41:38)

Could my son’s forearm pain with pitching be caused by chronic exertional compartment syndrome? (starts at 48:08)
Sports Injury Locator – Little Leaguer’s Elbow
Sports Injury Locator – Ulnar Neuritis (Ulnar Nerve Compression)
Episode 36: Youth pitching injuries (starts at 2:59)

Will my ankle ever be normal after my first ankle sprain? (starts at 50:26)
Sports Injury Locator – Ankle Sprains

Fan Favorites and Trash Talkers (starts at 54:50)
This week, I read listeners’ comments on cheerleading injuries, player’s attitudes toward concussions and other injuries, and lumbar herniated discs in athletes.

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Episode 38 of The Dr. David Geier Show is here! Happy Mother’s Day to all of you moms out there who mean so much to families across the country and world!

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In the Zone
Is it safe to exercise with hip and knee arthritis and after joint replacement surgery? (starts at 4:58)
Sports Injury Locator – Articular Cartilage Injuries of the Knee
Sports and exercise after joint replacement surgery
Is running bad for your knees?
Don’t use pain as an excuse

That’s Gotta Hurt
Mariano Rivera – New York Yankees pitcher (starts at 21:20)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears – Surgical Reconstruction
Episode 37: Mariano Rivera (starts at 20:04)
Mariano Rivera’s injury throws curve at AL East teams. By Nick Cafardo. The Boston Globe. May 6, 2012.
Uncommon Injury for Pitchers; Positive Signs for Rivera. By Andrew Keh. The New York Times. May 4, 2012.
Doctors believe Rivera can pitch for Yankees again. By Dan Martin. The New York Post. May 4, 2012

Baron Davis – New York Knicks guard (starts at 26:52)
Sports Injury Locator – Patella Dislocations
Sports Injury Locator – Patellar Tendon Rupture
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears

Da’Quan Bowers – Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end (starts at 30:32)
Sports Injury Locator – Achilles Tendon Ruptures
Episode 37: Terrell Suggs (starts at 29:24)
Is the NFL lockout to blame for a spike in injuries?
Will Bowers’ knee scare off NFL teams?

Ryan Kesler – Vancouver Canucks center (starts at 35:46)
Sports Injury Locator – Shoulder Dislocations
Sports Injury Locator – Superior Labral (“SLAP”) Tears

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

Do I need surgery for a partial ACL tear? (starts at 40:53)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears
Ask Dr. Geier – Partial ACL Tears

Can I play sports with a navicular stress fracture? (starts at 44:31)
Sports Injury Locator – Navicular Stress Fracture
Ask Dr. Geier – Navicular Stress Fractures
Dustin Pedroia undergoes season-ending surgery for foot fracture

Can I continue my military duties after surgery for an osteochondral lesion of the talus? (starts at 46:46)
Sports Injury Locator – Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus

Can a bone spur beneath the Achilles tendon be removed surgically? (starts at 50:28)

Fan Favorites and Trash Talkers (starts at 54:08)
This week, I read listeners’ comments about whether the NBA lockout and shortened season caused an increase in injuries as well as general thoughts about the show.

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Episode 37 of The Dr. David Geier Show is here! It was a busy week in sports, with many prominent injuries and sports medicine topics grabbing headlines, including the death of Junior Seau, the ACL injury of Mariano Rivera, and the debate about the effect of the NBA lockout and shortened season on injuries. We talk about all of that and much more this week. Please share your thoughts on all of the topics!

Please remember that the show is available on iTunes, so please click here to subscribe.

In the Zone
What effect do repeated concussions, or even less traumatic blows to the head, have on personality? (starts at 2:45)
The hidden dangers of concussions
Big hits, broken sport?
It’s time to change players’ attitudes toward injuries
Colts’ Collie should serve as a warning to all athletes
Episode 12: Taylor Twellman (starts at 29:02)
Sports Injury Locator – Concussions

That’s Gotta Hurt
Alexander Dale Oen – Norwegian breaststroke champion (starts at 13:31)
Sports Injury Locator – Sudden Cardiac Death
Episode 31: Fabrice Muamba (starts at 16:28)

Mariano Rivera – New York Yankees pitcher (starts at 20:04)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears – Surgical Reconstruction

Pablo Sandoval – San Francisco Giants 3B (starts at 26:30)
Sports Injury Locator – Hand/Wrist Injuries

Terrell Suggs – Baltimore Ravens LB (starts at 29:24)
Sports Injury Locator – Achilles Tendon Ruptures

Evan Longoria – Tampa Bay Rays 3B (starts at 34:28)
Sports Injury Locator – Hamstring Strain

Did the NBA lockout and shortened season cause an increase in injuries? (starts at 37:11)
Will the NBA see a surge in injuries too?
Is the NFL lockout to blame for a spike in injuries?

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

What are the likely causes of wrist pain in a cheerleader? (starts at 42:02)
Sports Injury Locator – Hand/Wrist injuries

Can chronic exertional compartment syndrome only cause symptoms occasionally? (starts at 44:39)
Sports Injury Locator – Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome
Ask Dr. Geier – Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome
Episode 34: Chronic exertional compartment syndrome in young athletes (starts at 36:28)

What can I do to decrease swelling and warmth in the knee after a patellar tendon repair? (starts at 47:12)
Sports Injury Locator – Patellar Tendon Rupture

Do many athletes suffer tibia fractures in sports? (starts at 49:34)
Sports Injury Locator – Tibia Fracture

Will the deformity resolve after surgery for a shoulder separation? (starts at 52:33)
Sports Injury Locator – Shoulder Separations
Sports Injury Locator – Distal Clavicle Osteolysis

Fan Favorites and Trash Talkers (starts at 55:11)
This week, I read listeners’ comments about swimmers and sternoclavicular injuries, getting more exercise with your kids, recovery from ACL surgery, and other general comments.

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Episode 36 of The Dr. David Geier Show is here! I’m glad to be back from an inspiring trip to New York. I recorded a packed show for you again this week. I really appreciate all of the listeners who are sending questions, and I hope more of you send them.

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In the Zone
Overuse injuries of the shoulder and elbow are unfortunately common in youth baseball. What can parents and coaches do to keep these young athletes healthy? (starts at 2:59)
Episode 35: High-school pitching duel (starts at 22:24)
Episode 34: Tommy John injuries (starts at 3:18)
The misperceptions of Tommy John surgery
Episode 1: Youth Pitching Injuries (starts at 4:15)
7 tips to strike out youth pitching injuries
Pitching too many innings could end your baseball career
The Tommy Tucker Show: Youth sports injuries

That’s Gotta Hurt
Derrick Rose – Chicago Bulls guard (starts at 15:40)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears – Surgical Reconstruction
Episode 22: Derrick Rose (starts at 26:37)

Chipper Jones – Atlanta Braves third baseman (starts at 19:37)
Sports Injury Locator – Meniscus Tears
Sports Injury Locator – Meniscus Tears – Recovery
Ask Dr. Geier – Meniscus tears in young athletes
Episode 31: Chipper Jones (starts at 28:18)

David Wright – New York Mets third baseman (starts at 22:26)
Sports Injury Locator – Hand/Wrist Injuries

Channing Frye – Phoenix Suns forward (starts at 25:45)
Sports Injury Locator – Shoulder Dislocations
Ask Dr. Geier – Shoulder Dislocations

Dwyane Wade – Miami Heat guard (starts at 29:11)
Sports Injury Locator – Hand/Wrist Injuries

Travis Beckum and Jake Ballard – New York Giants tight ends (starts at 31:11)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears – Surgical Reconstruction
What’s a team doctor to do?

Should the NFL eliminate kickoffs? (starts at 33:57)
Sports Injury Locator – Concussions
Big hits, broken sport?
It’s time to change players’ attitudes toward injuries
Will Kris Dielman’s injury lead to increased NFL oversight?

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

Will I return to sports after a patellar tendon repair? (starts at 37:22)
Sports Injury Locator – Patella Tendon Rupture

Will the bump from my sternoclavicular dislocation go away? (starts at 39:39)
Sports Injury Locator – Sternoclavicular Dislocations
Episode 15: Sternoclavicular dislocations (starts at 37:16)

Should I have surgery for my rectus femoris injury? (starts at 41:38)
Sports Injury Locator – Rectus Femoris Strain (“Hip Flexor Strain”)

Why do I have a lump where I injured my rectus femoris? (starts at 43:18)
Sports Injury Locator – Rectus Femoris Strain (“Hip Flexor Strain”)

How long will it take for an ankle fracture to heal? (starts at 44:33)
Sports Injury Locator – Ankle Fractures

Fan Favorites and Trash Talkers (starts at 47:42)
This week, I read listeners’ comments on Tommy John injuries, concussions, and caffeine use in exercise.

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Episode 35 of The Dr. David Geier Show is here! I want to issue a short apology to all of you loyal readers. I know that I haven’t posted many articles recently, but there are quite a few coming in the next few weeks. Thanks for bearing with my busy schedule over the last month or so. I am ready to get back to some great articles and discussions.

Please remember that the show is available on iTunes, so please click here to subscribe.

In the Zone
What can busy professionals do to get exercise while they work? What changes can make the workplace a healthier environment? (starts at 3:48)
Improve your health at work
Tips to improve health and wellness at work

That’s Gotta Hurt
Brian Wilson – San Francisco Giants pitcher (starts at 14:11)
Sports Injury Locator – Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries (“Tommy John Surgery”)
Episode 34: Tommy John Injuries (starts at 3:18)

LaMarcus Aldridge – Portland Trail Blazers forward (starts at 18:17)
Sports Injury Locator – Hip Labral Tears
Episode 17: Media scrutiny of team doctors (starts at 22:32)
What’s a team doctor to do?
Greg Oden to miss season for microfracture surgery (again!)

High-school pitching duel (starts at 22:24)
Episode 1: Youth sports injuries (starts at 4:15)
7 tips to strike out youth pitching injuries
Pitching too many innings could end your baseball career

Fabrice Muamba – Bolton Wanderers (starts at 25:55)
Sports Injury Locator – Sudden Cardiac Death
Episode 31: Fabrice Muamba (starts at 16:28)

Dwight Howard – Orlando Magic center (starts at 27:44)
Sports Injury Locator – Herniated Disc
Episode 34: Dwight Howard (starts at 26:06)
Amar’e Stoudemire returns from bulging disc in lower back
Epidural steroid injections can help athletes return after lumbar herniated discs

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

What can I do for a chronic hamstring injury? (starts at 30:31)
Sports Injury Locator – Hamstring Strain

Can anything be done for my chronic knee injury? (starts at 34:02)
Time to see the doctor?

Tips for a pulled groin or hip flexor injury? (starts at 38:05)
Sports Injury Locator – Rectus Femoris Strain (“Hip Flexor Strain”)
Sports Injury Locator – Adductor Strain

Does elbow position and pitching delivery affect shoulder and elbow injury? (starts at 40:43)
Elbow position might not correlate with shoulder and elbow injuries in pitching

Can doctors diagnose chronic exertional compartment syndrome without compartment pressure testing? (starts at 42:56)
Sports Injury Locator – Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome
Ask Dr. Geier – Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome
Episode 34: Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (starts 36:28)
Episode 33: Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (starts at 41:08)

When can I drive after knee surgery? (starts at 45:58)
Sports Injury Locator – Plica Syndrome

Fan Favorites and Trash Talkers (starts at 48:49)
This week, I read listeners’ comments about Tommy John injuries and prevention, parents’ role in youth pitching injuries, the use of epidural steroid injections in pro athletes for herniated discs, and whether running is bad for your knees.

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Episode 34 of The Dr. David Geier Show is here! I return briefly from some much-needed time off, and I have many great questions and topics to discuss. As always, please keep sending your questions, comments, topic ideas, or athletes whose injuries you want me to discuss, and I will do my best to bring you what you want to hear.

Please remember that the show is available on iTunes, so please click here to subscribe.

In the Zone
What are Tommy John injuries? Why are these surgeries so common in baseball pitchers? What can pitchers, parents, and coaches do to prevent the injuries from occurring in the first place? (starts at 3:18)
Sports Injury Lccator – Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries (“Tommy John Surgery”)
The misperceptions of Tommy John surgery
Episode 1: Youth Pitching Injuries (starts at 4:15)
7 tips to strike out youth pitching injuries
Pitching too many innings could end your baseball career
What’s next for Nationals’ star Stephen Strasburg after suffering a Tommy John injury?

That’s Gotta Hurt
Jacoby Ellsbury – Boston Red Sox center fielder (starts at 19:15)
Sports Injury Locator – Shoulder Dislocations
Ask Dr. Geier – Shoulder Dislocations
Episode 26: Shoulder Instability (starts at 3:22)

Dwight Howard – Orlando Magic center (starts at 26:06)
Sports Injury Locator – Herniated Disc
Epidural steroid injections can help athletes return after lumbar herniated discs

Andre Ellington – Clemson Tigers running back (starts at 29:40)
Sports Injury Locator – Ankle Impingement
Ellington’s toe injury a cause for concern

Darren Helm – Detroit Red Wings center (starts at 32:33)

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

Is my son too young for fasciotomy surgery for chronic exertional compartment syndrome? (starts at 36:28)
Sports Injury Locator – Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome
Ask Dr. Geier – Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome
Episode 6: Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome (starts at 33:06)
Episode 15: Chronic exertional compartment syndrome in cyclists (starts at 33:59)

What tests are needed for a thigh injury? (starts at 38:49)
Sports Injury Locator – Quadriceps Contusions
X-rays vs. MRIs: Do I really need x-rays?
X-rays vs MRIs: Do I need an MRI?
X-rays vs. MRIs: Are primary-care doctors ordering too many MRIs?

Could I have injured my knee just by getting up from a chair? (starts at 41:47)
Sports Injury Locator – Meniscus Tears
Ask Dr. Geier – Meniscus tears in young athletes
Ask Dr. Geier: Meniscus Tears

When would an orthopaedic surgeon repair an isolated MCL injury? (starts at 45:05)
Sports Injury Locator – Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries
Ask Dr. Geier – Knee Braces For MCL Injuries

What are the options for osteochondritis dissecans of the knee? (starts at 47:16)
Sports Injury Locator – Osteochondritis dissecans of the knee
Ask Dr. Geier – Osteochondritis dissecans
Episode 5: Osteochondritis dissecans (starts at 36:34)
Episode 9: Return to baseball after osteochondritis dissecans (starts at 48:06)
Episode 25: What factors are important for osteochondritis dissecans of the knee? (starts at 34:19)

Will I develop knee pain after having ACL surgery with a patellar tendon graft? (starts at 50:52)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears – Graft Options
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears – Surgical Reconstruction
Ask Dr. Geier – ACL Grafts

Fan Favorites and Trash Talkers (starts at 54:42)
This week, I read listeners’ comments about the discussion of Tommy John injuries as well as share some general comments.

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Episode 33 of The Dr. David Geier Show is here! With the Family Circle Cup winding down, we go back to our regular format, with a wide range of different injuries, sports, and questions. Thanks to all of you who have been sending questions, and please keep sending them so I can answer them on one of my next shows.

Please remember that the show is available on iTunes, so please click here to subscribe.

In the Zone
Why are meniscus tears so common in athletes and the entire population? What do they mean for future sports, exercise, and daily activities? (starts at 2:59)
Sports Injury Locator – Meniscus Tears
Sports Injury Locator – Meniscus Tears – Recovery
Ask Dr. Geier – Meniscus tears in young athletes
Ask Dr. Geier – Meniscus Tears

That’s Gotta Hurt
Andre Carter – New England Patriots defensive end (starts at 15:51)
Sports Injury Locator – Quadriceps Tendon Rupture
Ask Dr. Geier – Quadriceps Tendon Rupture

Brook Lopez – New Jersey Nets center (starts at 19:06)
Sports Injury Locator – Fifth Metatarsal Fracture (Jones Fracture)
Episode 19: Brook Lopez (starts at 34:35)

Chris Perez – Cleveland Indians pitcher (starts at 22:32)
Episode 29: Statistical analysis to try to predict injuries among professional athletes (starts at 26:06)

Michael Pineda – New York Yankees pitcher (starts at 24:41)
Sports Injury Locator – Shoulder Impingement

The alleged bounty system of the New Orleans Saints (starts at 27:45)
Sports Injury Locator – Concussions
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears

Fabrice Muamba – Bolton Wanderers (starts at 32:38)
Sports Injury Locator – Sudden Cardiac Death
Episode 31: Fabrice Muamba (starts at 16:28)

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

With a mallet finger injury, can I remove my finger from the splint to clean it? (starts at 34:21)
Sports Injury Locator – Mallet Finger
Ask Dr. Geier – Mallet Finger
Episode 25: Can I play basketball with a mallet finger? (starts at 44:25)

How long will it take my son with a stress reaction of the pars return to football? (starts at 36:40)
Sports Injury Locator – Spondylolysis

Why is it taking my knee pain so long to resolve? (starts at 38:30)
Time to see the doctor?

Can I give up running instead of having surgery for chronic exertional compartment syndrome? (starts at 41:08)
Sports Injury Locator – Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome
Ask Dr. Geier – Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome

Am I doing more harm not having surgery when I have a meniscus tear? (starts at 43:13)
Sports Injury Locator – Meniscus Tears
Ask Dr. Geier – Meniscus tears in young athletes

What exercise can I do after meniscus surgery? (starts at 45:09)
Sports Injury Locator – Meniscus Tears – Recovery
Ask Dr. Geier – Meniscus Tears

Fan Favorites and Trash Talkers (starts at 49:00)
This week, I read listeners’ comments about the difficulty of returning to sports after ACL injury and surgery, warmups before pitching in baseball, and several others.

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Episode 32 of The Dr. David Geier Show is here! On the eve of the Family Circle Cup, I decided to dedicate the entire show to tennis, tennis injuries, and other tennis topics. I hope you like it!

Please remember that the show is available on iTunes, so please click here to subscribe.

In the Zone
How has the gradual shift to power, speed, and athleticism affected tennis and tennis injuries, and how can tennis players at every levels stay healthy? (starts at 3:10)
Despite what some say, professional tennis players are among the best athletes in the world
Episode 23: Playing Through Pain and Much More (starts at 2:58)
Family Circle Cup 2011: Medical aspects of professional tennis
Family Circle Cup 2011: Is kinesio taping hype or helpful?
Family Circle Cup 2011: What’s on the menu for pro tennis players?
Family Circle Cup 2011: Tennis players among world’s elite athletes

That’s Gotta Hurt
Venus Williams (starts at 22:53)
Venus battling opponents on and off the court

Serena Williams (starts at 25:54)
Sports Injury Locator – Ankle Sprains

KIm Clijsters – (starts at 28:35)
Sports Injury Locator – Low Back/Pelvis/Hip/Thigh Injuries

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

What kinds of injuries occur in tennis? (starts at 31:53)
Sports Injury Locator – Peroneal Tendon Subluxation
Ask Dr. Geier – Peroneal Tendon Subluxation
Sports Injury Locator – Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome
Ask Dr. Geier – Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears

How can lower extremity injuries in tennis be prevented? (starts at 38:42)
“If you had ten minutes…”
Ask Dr. Geier – Injury Prevention Programs
Episode 20: Female Athletes and ACL Injuries and Much More (starts at 3:10)

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Episode 31 of The Dr. David Geier Show is here! This episode is packed, so I hope you like it. The next episode, Episode 32, will celebrate the beginning of the 2012 Family Circle Cup. I will spend the entire hour (hopefully) discussing tennis injuries and other topics related to tennis. Please send me your ideas for topics to discuss or tennis-related questions!

Please remember that the show is available on iTunes, so please click here to subscribe.

In the Zone
Hospitals and healthcare practices seem to be creating and marketing sports medicine programs more than ever? What factors have potentially led to this shift? (starts at 3:17)
Sports medicine clinics becoming increasingly attractive to hospitals
Episode 13: Sports Medicine As a Career (starts at 3:28)
Episode 9: The Importance of Athletic Trainers (starts at 12:00)

That’s Gotta Hurt
Fabrice Muamba – Bolton Wanderers soccer player (starts at 16:28)
Sports Injury Locator – Sudden Cardiac Death
AED saves life of lacrosse star
Could doctors have prevented the tragedy in Michigan?

Josh Howard – Utah Jazz forward (starts at 21:58)
Sports Injury Locator – Articular Cartilage Injuries of the Knee
Episode 1: Osi Umenyiora (starts at 20:09)

Ricky Rubio – Minnesota Timberwolves PG (starts at 25:13)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears – Surgical Reconstruction

Chipper Jones – Atlanta Braves 3B (starts at 28:18)
Sports Injury Locator – Meniscus Tears
Sports Injury Locator – Meniscus Tears – Recovery
Ask Dr. Geier – Meniscus tears in young athletes

Joba Chamberlain – New York Yankees pitcher (starts at 31:16)
Sports Injury Locator – Ankle Fractures
Sports Injury Locator – Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries (“Tommy John Surgery”)

Chase Utley – Philadelphia Phillies 2B (starts at 35:50)
Sports Injury Locator – Patellar Tendinitis
Sports Injury Locator – Patellofemoral Pain

Updates on Ryan Howard, Chris Carpenter, and Tiger Woods (starts at 39:45)
Sports Injury Locator – Achilles Tendon Ruptures
Sports Injury Locator – Achilles Tendinopathy
Episode 30: Tiger Woods (starts at 11:34)
Episode 30: Chris Carpenter (starts at 15:02)
Episode 28: Ryan Howard (starts at 26:02)
Episode 7: Ryan Howard (starts at 20:49)

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

What type of physician should I see for chronic exertional compartment syndrome? (starts at 43:34)
Episode 23: Exercise with chronic exertional compartment syndrome? (starts at 39:31)
Episode 15: Chronic exertional compartment syndrome in cyclists? (starts at 33:59)
Episode 6: Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (starts at 33:06)

Will I have unsightly muscle bulging in my leg after surgery for chronic exertional compartment syndrome? (starts at 45:00)
Sports Injury Locator – Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome
Ask Dr. Geier – Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome

What can I do to improve my strength and motion with a chronic patellar tendon rupture? (starts at 47:11)
Sports Injury Locator – Patellar Tendon Rupture

Is my continued soccer play preventing my tibial stress fracture from healing? (starts at 49:13)
Sports Injury Locator – Tibial Stress Fracture
Ask Dr. Geier – Tibial Stress Fracture
Episode 27: Why is it taking my tibial stress fracture so long to heal? (starts at 44:04)
Episode 16: Are x-rays a good idea for leg pain in a runner? (starts at 44:58)
Episode 9: Weightbearing and running with a tibial stress fracture (starts at 45:55)

Can I run with tendon pain in my foot? (starts at 51:14)

Fan Favorites and Trash Talkers (starts at 53:15)
This week, I read a listener’s comments about last week’s discussion of overtraining, signs there might be a problem, and how to prevent it.

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Episode 30 of The Dr. David Geier Show is here! Thanks to all of you who have sent me topics for the Family Circle Cup articles. I have decided to devote all of Episode 32, which will be available Monday, April 2, 2012, to tennis injuries. So please send me ideas for tennis questions, injuries, and other topics!

Please remember that the show is available on iTunes, so please click here to subscribe.

In the Zone
Is it possible to train too much? What are the signs of overtraining, and when does it become dangerous to your performance and health? (starts at 3:16)

That’s Gotta Hurt
Tiger Woods – golf star (starts at 11:34)
Sports Injury Locator – Achilles Tendinopathy

Chris Carpenter – St.Louis Cardinals (starts at 15:02)
Sports Injury Locator – Herniated Disc

Verdell Jones III – Indiana Hoosiers basketball player (starts at 18:42)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

Do I need to remain nonweightbearing for a femoral neck stress fracture? (starts at 22:45)
Sports Injury Locator – Femoral Neck Stress Fracture

Should I be concerned about a tendon injury of my elbow after my fall? (starts at 25:18)
Sports Injury Locator – Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture
Ask Dr. Geier – Distal Biceps Rupture

How long will my rectus femoris strain keep me out of soccer? (starts at 27:41)
Sports Injury Locator – Rectus Femoris Strain

Will running make my early arthritis and anterior knee pain worse? (starts at 30:14)
Sports Injury Locator – Patellofemoral Pain
Is running bad for your knees?

Is surgery the only option for an ACL, PCL, and meniscus injury of the knee? (starts at 32:28)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears
Sports Injury Locator – Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Sports Injury Locator – Meniscus Tears

Will I get back to running after surgery for peroneal tendon subluxation? (starts at 34:36)
Sports Injury Locator – Peroneal Tendon Subluxation

What treatments for osteitis pubis will help me return to soccer? (starts at 37:04)
Sports Injury Locator – Osteitis Pubis

Fan Favorites and Trash Talkers (starts at 39:33)
This week, I read listeners’ comments about my earlier discussion about childhood obesity and ways to get kids more active, my thoughts on statistical analysis of injuries in professional sports, and general thoughts on this show.

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Episode 29 of The Dr. David Geier Show is now available! It has been an eventful week. Our second #socialortho tweetchat went very well. Join Ann Wendel and me every month for a discussion of various topics related to social media and healthcare. We will hold it the first Wednesday of every month at 9:00 PM EST. Also I likely will close the application for my internship in the next couple of weeks. For more information, read the description and the frequently asked questions. If you know anyone who you think would be perfect, have them apply. The candidates who have applied already seem amazing!

Please remember that the show is available on iTunes, so please click here to subscribe.

In the Zone
Childhood obesity is increasing in the United States, and it risks the health of our youth. What can parents and healthcare providers do to make kids more active? (starts at 5:40)
Playing outside could lead to healthier children
Let’s encourage kids to play with their friends
Do physical education programs hinder academic performance?
Want to get more active? Walk your dog!
Is exergaming a high-tech solution for childhood obesity?
Are Americans too sedentary?

That’s Gotta Hurt
David Robertson – New York Yankees pitcher (starts at 17:23)
Sports Injury Locator – Lisfranc Injuries
Episode 12: Bruce Taylor and Jeron Gouveia-Winslow (starts at 22:55)

Tony Steward – Clemson Tigers linebacker (starts at 22:34)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears

Statistical analysis to try to predict injuries among professional athletes (starts at 26:06)
‘Moneyball’ for team doctors?

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

Can surgery be performed for a biceps tendon injury at the elbow? (starts at 36:37)
Sports Injury Locator – Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture
Ask Dr. Geier – Distal Biceps Rupture

Would growth hormone or testosterone help my triceps tendon injury heal? (starts at 39:24)
Sports Injury Locator – Triceps Tendon Rupture

What is your opinion of neutraceuticals like glucosamine and chondroitin for microtrauma? (starts at 41:52)

Is my thumb injury an ulnar collateral ligament injury? (starts at 44:35)
Sports Injury Locator – Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury of the Thumb

Do I need surgery for my syndesmosis ankle sprain? (starts at 46:20)
Sports Injury Locator – Syndesmosis Injuries (“High Ankle Sprains”)

Do professional athletes rehab differently after ACL surgery than other athletes? (starts at 50:22)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears – Surgical Reconstruction

Fan Favorites and Trash Talkers
This week, I read comments about a Twitter follower’s surgical experience, one’s excitement that I answered her question, and other comments from listeners. (starts at 53:45)

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Let me know what you think! Leave your comments here. I might even read them on the show!

Episode 28 of The Dr. David Geier Show is now available! I changed the intro a little to shake it up, and I am debating a few other changes to the show. Also, I am still taking applications for my internship, and I have had several strong potential candidates contact me or apply formally. Since I have received a number of questions about the position, I wrote a post answering the questions. Stay tuned for that post here later this week. Also, Howard Luks and I will be starting a regular tweet chat discussing social media and healthcare the first Wednesday night of each month. Come join us Wednesday, March 7 at 9:00 PM EST. Use the hashtag #socialortho and join the conversation!

Please remember that the show is available on iTunes, so please click here to subscribe.

In the Zone
The benefits of sports to girls’ physical health are readily apparent, but are there other reasons that females should play sports as well? (starts at 5:49)
Episode 15: Exercise Improves Sleep (starts at 3:37)
Episode 12: Exercise and Brain Health (starts at 3:37)
Episode 2: Adding Years To Your Life (starts at 3:20)
Do physical education programs hinder academic performance?
Episode 20: Female Athletes and ACL Injuries (starts at 3:10)

That’s Gotta Hurt
Kobe Bryant – Los Angeles Lakers guard (starts at 21:33)
Sports Injury Locator – Concussions

Ryan Howard – Philadelphia Phillies first baseman (starts at 26:02)
Sports Injury Locator – Achilles Tendon Ruptures
Episode 7: Ryan Howard (starts at 20:49)

Joel Zumaya – Minnesota Twins pitcher (starts at 30:43)
Sports Injury Locator – Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries (“Tommy John” Surgery)
Episode 22: Joel Zumaya (starts at 21:28)

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

Why is part of my knee numb after my ACL surgery? (starts at 36:29)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears – Surgical Reconstruction

Why might I have pain in the back of my knee after ACL surgery? (starts at 38:45)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears – Graft Options

What are your thoughts on platelet-rich plasma? (starts at 41:17)
Episode 6: Stem Cell Treatments, Platelet-Rich Plasma (starts at 3:25)
Ask Dr. Geier – Platelet-Rich Plasma
Is platelet-rich plasma a true scientific breakthrough or just hype?

Are my tendon injuries related to my antibiotic treatments? (starts at 44:51)

Will my peroneal nerve injury resolve after a multi-ligament knee injury? (starts at 46:37)

Fan Favorites and Trash Talkers
This week, I read comments about last week’s discussion about concussions in youth sports and a reader’s question about knee pain related to specific jeans he wears. I also comment on negative feedback. (starts at 49:50)

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Let me know what you think! Leave your comments here. I might even read them on the show!

Episode 27 of The Dr. David Geier Show is now available! This week I tackle a subject that could have a large impact on youth sports in the coming years. And I mention in the opening that I want your ideas for a video blog series I am starting with the Charleston Battery soccer team. Send your ideas to me! Also I am looking for an intern for the Dr. David Geier enterprise. More information about that opportunity will come later this week.

Please remember that the show is available on iTunes, so please click here to subscribe.

In the Zone
Are concussions prevalent among youth athletes? What about among young female athletes? And are there ways to decrease these injuries? (starts at 4:24)
Sports Injury Locator – Concussions
Big hits, broken sport?
Ensure proper helmet fit to minimize concussion severity
It’s time to change players’ attitudes toward injuries
Repetitive heading in soccer: Does it cause brain damage after all?
Traumatic brain injuries in sports are on the rise

That’s Gotta Hurt
Buster Posey – San Francisco Giants catcher (starts at 20:04)
Sports Injury Locator – Ankle Fractures
Should MLB ban home plate collisions?

Trent Richardson – Alabama Crimson Tide running back (starts at 25:43)
Sports Injury Locator – Meniscus Tears
Sports Injury Locator – Meniscus Tears – Recovery
Medical evaluation of players critical at NFL Combine

Greg Oden – Portland Trail Blazers center (starts at 28:57)
Sports Injury Locator – Articular Cartilage Injuries of the Knee
Episode 25: Greg Oden (starts at 29:23)
Greg Oden to miss season for microfracture surgery (again!)
What’s a team doctor to do?

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

Is surgery the only option for a young, active firefighter with a rotator cuff tear? (starts at 32:23)
Sports Injury Locator – Rotator Cuff Injuries

When can I start to exercise after ACL surgery? (starts at 36:31)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears – Surgical Reconstruction

Surgical options for chronic shoulder dislocations? (starts at 39:28)
Sports Injury Locator – Shoulder Dislocations
Episode 26: Shoulder Instability and Much More (starts at 3:22)
Ask Dr. Geier – Shoulder Dislocations

Why is the surface of my kneecap sensitive? (starts at 42:14)
Sports Injury Locator – Prepatellar Bursitis

Why does it take so long for a tibial stress fracture to heal? (starts at 44:04)
Sports Injury Locator – Tibial Stress Fractures
Ask Dr. Geier – Tibial Stress Fractures

Fan Favorites and Trash Talkers (starts at 48:29)
I read your questions and comments, including ones about Dirk Nowitzki, playing basketball while being splinted for a mallet finger, running with a herniated disc in the back, osteochondral lesions of the talus, and my blog.

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Let me know what you think! Leave your comments here. I might even read them on the show!

Episode 26 of The Dr. David Geier Show is now available. We are essentially at the six-month anniversary of the show, which really excites me. And we are just getting started! Also thanks to all of you who participated in the Tweetchat on social media and healthcare. It was a great hour of discussion with people from all over the world. Stayed tuned for more Tweetchats on a number of topics soon!

Please remember that the show is available on iTunes, so please click here to subscribe.

In the Zone
Shoulder dislocations in young, active people: Should we fix these injuries surgically right away? And is arthroscopic surgery as good as the more traditional open surgeries? (starts at 3:22)
Sports Injury Locator – Shoulder Dislocations
Ask Dr. Geier – Shoulder Dislocations

That’s Gotta Hurt
Johan Santana – New York Mets pitcher (starts at 19:36)

Russell Westbrook – Oklahoma City Thunder guard (starts at 24:39)
Sports Injury Locator – Ankle Sprains
Ask Dr. Geier – Ankle Taping

Rich Peverley – Boston Bruins forward (starts at 28:33)
Sports Injury Locator – Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries
Ask Dr. Geier – Knee Braces for MCL Injuries

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

Is surgery necessary for peroneal tendon subluxation of the ankle? (starts at 33:05)
Sports Injury Locator – Peroneal Tendon Subluxation
Ask Dr. Geier – Peroneal Tendon Subluxation

Surgery or observation and rehab for a biceps tendon injury of the shoulder? (starts at 36:09)
Sports Injury Locator – Biceps Ruptures (Proximal)

What are the options for advanced osteochondral defects of the talus? (starts at 40:17)
Sports Injury Locator – Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus

Why are elbow injuries and surgeries so difficult to return to normal? (starts at 45:03)
Sports Injury Locator – Elbow Injuries

What can I do to prevent developing arthritis? (starts at 47:33)
Sports Injury Locator – Articular Cartilage Injuries of the Knee
Is running bad for your knees?

Fan Favorites and Trash Talkers (starts at 52:01)
Dr. Geier reads your questions and comments, including comments about playing basketball with a mallet finger injury and the use of anti-inflammatory medications before exercise.

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Let me know what you think! Leave your comments here. I might even read them on the show!

Episode 25 of The Dr. David Geier Show is now available! I recorded this show late Sunday night after a trip to San Francisco for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Please forgive me if I sounded tired in this episode, but the cross-country flights and jet lag wore me out! And thank you to all of you who helped me spread all of the great new sports medicine research on Twitter over the last few days!

Please remember that the show is available on iTunes, so please click here to subscribe.

In the Zone
What role should anti-inflammatory medications play in sports and sports medicine? Can they slow the healing of injuries? And what tips should athletes keep in mind? (starts at 3:44)
Tips to safely and effectively use anti-inflammatory medications

That’s Gotta Hurt
Chauncey Billups – Los Angeles Clippers guard (starts at 16:51)
Sports Injury Locator – Achilles Tendon Ruptures

Jake Ballard – New York Giants tight end (starts at 23:13)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears

Carmelo Anthony – New York Knicks forward (starts at 26:55)
Sports Injury Locator – Adductor Strain

Greg Oden – Portland Trailblazers center (starts at 29:23)
Sports Injury Locator – Articular Cartilage Injuries of the Knee
Greg Oden to miss season for microfracture surgery (again!)

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

What factors are important for osteochondritis dissecans of the knee? (starts at 34:19)
Sports Injury Locator – Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee

Platelet-rich plasma for tennis elbow? (starts at 38:03)
Sports Injury Locator – Lateral Epicondylitis (“Tennis Elbow”)
Episode 6: Stem Cell Treatments (starts at 3:35)

Can I have a reconstruction of a primary ACL surgery that has failed? (starts at 41:33)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears – Surgical Reconstruction

Can I play basketball while recovering from a mallet finger injury? (starts at 44:25)
Sports Injury Locator – Mallet Finger

Fan Favorite & Trash Talkers (starts at 46:55)
I read and answer reader questions and comments.

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Let me know what you think! Leave your comments here. I might even read them on the show!

Episode 24 of The Dr. David Geier Show is available! I am excited that more and more people are not only listening to the show, but more of you are actively contributing questions and comments. Please keep them coming!

Please remember that the show is available on iTunes, so please click here to subscribe.

In the Zone
Most athletes, parents, and coaches assume that sleep deprivation is detrimental to sports performance, but why does it hurt? And how can youth and adult athletes alike improve their sleep, and possibly, their success in sports? (starts at 2:54)

That’s Gotta Hurt
Rob Gronkowski – New England Patriots TE (starts at 20:35)
Sports Injury Locator – Syndesmosis Injuries (“High Ankle Sprains”)

Ahmad Bradshaw – New York Giants RB (starts at 24:08)
Sports Injury Locator – Fifth Metatarsal Fracture (Jones fracture)
Episode 11: Ahmad Bradshaw (starts at 31:34)

Osi Umenyiora – New York Giants DE (starts at 26:54)
Sports Injury Locator – Articular Cartilage Injuries of the Knee
Sports Injury Locator – Syndesmosis Injuries (“High Ankle Sprains”)
Episode 1: Osi Umenyiora (starts at 20:09)

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

Can I play golf after surgery for a meniscus tear and arthritis of the knee? (starts at 29:56)
Sports Injury Locator – Meniscus Tears
Sports Injury Locator – Meniscus Tears – Recovery
Sports Injury Locator – Articular Cartilage Injuries of the Knee

When can I walk comfortably at college after ACL reconstruction? (starts at 32:58)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears – Surgical Reconstruction

Can snapping triceps cause forearm pain? (starts at 34:28)
Sports Injury Locator – Ulnar Neuritis (Ulnar Nerve Compression)
Sports Injury Locator – Flexor-Pronator Strain

Options for iliotibial band syndrome (IT band syndrome) in a triathlete? (starts at 37:13)
Sports Injury Locator – Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Return to sports after quadriceps injury in football? (starts at 39:57)
Sports Injury Locator – Rectus Femoris Injury (“Hip Flexor Strain”)
Sports Injury Locator – Quadriceps Contusions

Surgery or physical therapy for a first-time patellar dislocation? (starts at 41:30)
Sports Injury Locator – Patella Dislocations

Fan Favorites and Trash Talkers (starts at 44:43)
This week, a listener in Barcelona sends her thoughts, and listeners comment on playing through pain, cartilage injuries in runners, and concussions in football.

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Let me know what you think! Leave your comments here. I might even read them on the show!

Episode 23 of The Dr. David Geier Show is here! I am excited to be back in the studio after some time off recently. I think this is another great episode, and as always, I want to hear from you!

Please remember that the show is available on iTunes, so please click here to subscribe.

In the Zone
Is it acceptable for a professional athlete to play through pain? What about playing through a specific injury? What about high-school or college athlete or youth or recreational athlete? Can it be harmful? (starts at 2:58)
Time to see the doctor?

That’s Gotta Hurt
Ali Kreiger – US Women’s National Team soccer star (starts at 14:06)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears
“If you had ten minutes”

Dirk Nowitzki – Dallas Mavericks F (starts at 18:32)
Sports Injury Locator – Patellofemoral Pain
Sports Injury Locator – Patellar Tendinitis

Baron Davis – New York Knicks G (starts at 24:10)
Sports Injury Locator – Herniated Disk

Brian Urlacher – Chicago Bears LB (starts at 29:11)
Episode 20: Kris Dielman (starts at 24:27)
It’s time to change players’ attitudes toward injuries

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

Why does my knee squeak more as I get older? (starts at 35:13)
Sports Injury Locator – Articular Cartilage Injuries of the Knee

What exercise can I do with chronic exertional compartment syndrome? (starts at 39:31)
Sports Injury Locator – Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome
Ask Dr. Geier – Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome

What exercise can I do that won’t aggravate pain from Achilles tendinosis? (starts at 42:55)
Sports Injury Locator – Achilles Tendinopathy

How can I reduce a nursemaid’s elbow? (starts at 46:54)

Fan Favorites and Trash Talkers
Listeners respond to my previous discussions of chronic exertional compartment syndrome and ACL prevention programs and share opinions on other topics and the show in general. (starts at 52:08)

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Let me know what you think! Leave your comments here. I might even read them on the show!

Episode 22 of The Dr. David Geier Show is now available! This show starts on a sad note, as I discuss the news of the death of freestyle skiing star Sarah Burke. I also want to thank all of who responded to the discussion about potential dangers of yoga. If you want to hear those opinions, please check out Fan Favorites and Trash Talkers! And send you comments!

Please remember that the show is available on iTunes, so please click here to subscribe.

Here is a list of topics discussed on this episode:

In the Zone
Sarah Burke’s death is a rare tragedy in sports, but what, if anything, should we do about it? (starts at 2:31)
Action sports stars rally around fallen hero

That’s Gotta Hurt
Andrea Petkovic – WTA tennis star (starts at 17:03)
Sports Injury Locator – Spondylolysis

Joel Zumaya – Minnesota Twins pitcher (starts at 21:28)
Sports Injury Locator – Olecranon Stress Fracture

Derrick Rose – Chicago Bulls guard (starts at 26:37)
Sports Injury Locator – Turf Toe

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

Should I worry about ankle pain after starting a running program? (starts at 29:26)
Sports Injury Locator – Calcaneus Stress Fracture

Return to firefighting after ankle fracture? (starts at 31:42)
Sports Injury Locator – Ankle Fractures
Sports Injury Locator – Syndesmosis Injuries

Continued pain after a fasciotomy for chronic exertional compartment syndrome? (starts at 36:02)
Sports Injury Locator – Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome

What sport has the highest rate of meniscus tears? (stars at 37:53)
Sports Injury Locator – Meniscus Tears

Safer after ACL surgery: skiing or snowboarding? (starts at 40:10)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears – Surgery in Kids?

Fan Favorites and Trash Talkers
Listeners react to the New York Times article on yoga “dangers” and my discussion last week, and share opinions on other topics. (starts at 42:34)

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Let me know what you think! Leave your comments here. I might even read them on the show!

Episode 21 of The Dr. David Geier Show is now available. This week I share my thoughts about an article in The New York Times sharing his opinion that yoga is a dangerous form of exercise. I posted it on my Facebook page and received a lot of opinions. I want to hear from more of you, so after you listen, please go to Facebook and Twitter and join us in the conversation!

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Here is a list of topics discussed on this episode:

In the Zone
Is yoga dangerous? Are injuries with yoga inevitable? And many more thoughts of mine on instructors and ways to stay healthy in yoga. (starts at 4:54)

That’s Gotta Hurt
C. J. Mosley – Alabama Crimson Tide LB (starts at 22:16)
Sports Injury Locator – Hip Injuries

Marquis Maze – Alabama Crimson Tide WR (starts at 29:20)
Sports Injury Locator – Hamstring Strain

Derrick Rose – Chicago Bulls G (starts at 33:10)
Sports Injury Locator – Turf Toe

Stephen Curry – Golden State Warriors G (starts at 37:43)
Sports Injury Locator – Ankle Sprains
Sports Injury Locator – Lateral Ankle Instability
Episode 20: Stephen Curry (starts at 20:49)

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

Functional brace after ACL reconstruction? (starts at 41:01)
Return to snow skiing after ACL reconstruction? (starts at 46:05)
CPM and physical therapy after ACL reconstruction? (starts at 48:45)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears – Surgical Reconstruction

Fan Favorites and Trash Talkers
I respond to your questions and comments. Let me know what you think about topics I’ve discussed on the show, and send questions about particular athletes and injuries. (starts at 52:56)

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Let me know what you think! Leave your comments here. I might even read them on the show!

Episode 20 of The Dr. David Geier Show is now available. I hope everyone is having a great start to 2012 and making great progress on any New Year’s resolutions! I also want to take a second to thank everyone who is interacting on Twitter and Facebook. The growing community discussing sports medicine topics is really encouraging, and I want more of you to join us!

Please remember that the show is available on iTunes, so please click here to subscribe.

Here is a list of topics discussed on this episode:

In the Zone
Why is the rate of ACL injury higher for female athletes than males? And what can we do about it? (starts at 3:10)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears
“If you had ten minutes…”
Ask Dr. Geier – Injury Prevention Programs

That’s Gotta Hurt
Manu Ginobili – San Antonion Spurs G (starts at 13:22)

Zach Randolph – Memphis Grizzlies F (starts at 17:17)
Sports Injury Locator – Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Tears

Stephen Curry – Golden State Warriors G (starts at 20:49)
Sports Injury Locator – Ankle Sprains
Sports Injury Locator – Lateral Ankle Instability

Kris Dielman – San Diego Chargers guard (starts at 24:27)
Episode 13: Kris Dielman (starts at 39:31)
Will Kris Dielman’s injury lead to increased NFL oversight?
It’s time to change players’ attitudes toward injuries

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

Knee pain after surgery for a tibial shaft fracture? (starts at 31:10)
Sports Injury Locator – Tibia Fracture

MRI or physical therapy for shoulder and elbow pain with minimal trauma? (starts at 35:08)
Sports Injury Locator – Rotator Cuff Injuries
Sports Injury Locator – Shoulder Impingement

How long should it take for patellofemoral pain to improve? (starts at 38:40)
Sports Injury Locator – Patellofemoral Pain

Options for recurrent shoulder instability? (starts at 43:40)
Sports Injury Locator – Shoulder Dislocations
Ask Dr. Geier – Shoulder Dislocations

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Let me know what you think! Leave your comments here. I might even read them on the show!

Happy New Year! Episode 19 of The Dr. David Geier Show is now available. We start off 2012 talking about New Year’s Resolutions. I offer tips to achieving your health and fitness goals as well as suggestions from “experts” – and I share my personal goal for this year. I encourage all of you to share your goals here as well. Plus listen to my discussion of giving us updates on my Facebook page so we can encourage you and offer support and advice. It might fail miserably, so you might just get my weekly updates!

Plus, in this episode I extend my sincere appreciation to listeners who have been so supportive and so many people who have helped me in this journey in 2011 (check out the Fan Favorites and Trash Talkers segment). I couldn’t and wouldn’t do any of it without you!

Please remember that the show is available on iTunes, so please click here to subscribe.

Here is a list of topics discussed on this episode:

In the Zone
New Year’s resolutions: Tips to achieve yours in 2012, my personal resolution for the year, and ways we can help each other (starts at 2:50)
New Year’s resolutions: Tips for success
New Year’s resolutions: Mine, in one word

That’s Gotta Hurt
Adrian Peterson – Minnesota Vikings RB (starts at 20:33)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears – Surgical Reconstruction
Sports Injury Locator – Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Tears
Sports Injury Locator – Meniscus Tears

Alex Rodriguez – New York Yankees 3B (starts at 27:49)
Sports Injury Locator – Articular Cartilage Injuries of the Knee
Episode 6: Stem Cell Treatments and Much More (starts at 3:25)
Episode 3: Imitating Famous Athletes and Much More (starts at 3:58)

Brook Lopez – New Jersey Nets C (starts at 34:35)
Sports Injury Locator – Fifth Metatarsal Fractures (Jones Fractures)

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

Should a runner with a plica band continue to run while rehabbing? (starts at 38:26)
Sports Injury Locator – Plica Syndrome

What are the surgical options for hallux rigidus? (starts at 42:21)
Sports Injury Locator – Hallux Rigidus

Surgery or walking boot for a Lisfranc injury of the foot? (starts at 46:30)
Sports Injury Locator – Lisfranc Injuries

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Let me know what you think! Leave your comments here. I might even read them on the show!

Episode 18 of The Dr. David Geier Show is here! I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season with family and friends. Please have fun and stay safe! In the second holiday episode next week, we will discuss New Year’s resolutions, so let us know if you have any exercise or health goals for the coming year!

Please remember that the show is available on iTunes, so please click here to subscribe.

Here is a list of topics discussed on this episode:

In the Zone
Should paramedics and an ambulance be mandatory at all football games? And if so, how do we achieve that goal? (starts at 2:51)
Should EMS be required at football games?
A “must have” checklist to prepare for sports emergencies?

That’s Gotta Hurt
Jacki Gemelos – USC Trojans guard (starts at 17:30)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears – Surgical Reconstruction

Kobe Bryant – Los Angeles Lakers guard (starts at 24:02)
Sports Injury Locator – Hand/Wrist Injuries

Ben Roethlisberger – Pittsburgh Steelers QB
Sam Bradford – St. Louis Rams QB (starts at 27:28)
Sports Injury Locator – Syndesmosis Injuries (“High” ankle sprains)
Episode 16: Ben Roethlisberger (starts at 34:35)
Episode 9: Sam Bradford (starts at 27:53)

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

Is two weeks after the injury too late to have surgery for a pectoral tendon injury? (starts at 32:43)
Sports Injury Locator – Pectoralis Tendon Rupture
Episode 16: Chronic pectoral tendon injuries (starts at 48:14)
Episode 5: Pectoral tendon injuries (starts at 42:54)
Ask Dr. Geier – Pectoral Tendon Injuries

Can an athlete develop chronic exertional compartment syndrome of the thigh? (starts at 36:27)
Sports Injury Locator – Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome
Episode 15: Chronic exertional compartment syndrome in cyclists (starts at 33:59)

When should a runner with hip pain worry? (starts at 38:56)
Sports Injury Locator – Femoral Neck Stress Fracture

Should a runner with heel pain see the doctor? (starts at 42:40)
Sports Injury Locator – Calcaneus Stress Fracture

Surgery for a chronic posterior sternoclavicular dislocation? (starts at 46:44)
Sports Injury Locator – Sternoclavicular Dislocations
Episode 15: Sports after sternoclavicular dislocations (starts at 37:16)
Episode 12: Surgery for sternoclavicular dislocation (starts at 46:10)
Episode 1: Sternoclavicular dislocations (starts at 27:05)

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Let me know what you think! Leave your comments here. I might even read them on the show!

Episode 17 of The Dr. David Geier Show is now available! This episode focuses on the media pressure on team physicians. It is a topic that especially interests me, so I incorporate the scrutiny of the team physicians into both the opening In the Zone discussion and the individual topics of pro athlete injuries in That’s Gotta Hurt. Please share your thoughts on this topic, as i want to hear what you think!

Please remember that the show is available on iTunes, so please click here to subscribe.

Here is a list of topics discussed on this episode:

In the Zone
Media scrutiny of professional and college team physicians (starts at 2:24)
Being NFL team doctor not all fun and games
Could or should Jay Cutler have played?
What’s a team doctor to do?
Greg Oden to miss season for microfracture surgery (again!)

That’s Gotta Hurt
Colt McCoy – Cleveland Browns QB (starts at 16:44)
Sports Injury Locator – Concussions
Will Kris Dielman’s injury lead to increased NFL oversight?
Episode 13: Kris Dielman (starts at 39:31)

Greg Oden – Portland Trail Blazers center (starts at 22:32)
Sports Injury Locator – Articular Cartilage Injuries of the Knee
Greg Oden to miss season for microfracture surgery (again!)

Brandon Roy – Portland Trail Blazers guard (starts at 28:08)
Sports Injury Locator – Meniscus Tears
What’s a team doctor to do?

Sidney Crosby – Pittsburgh Penguins (starts at 34:39)
Sports Injury Locator – Concussions
Episode 8: Sidney Crosby (starts at 19:58)
Episode 12: Taylor Twellman (starts at 29:02)
Colts’ Collie should serve as a warning to all athletes

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

Surgery for an elbow fracture in a youth baseball pitcher? (starts at 38:13)
Sports Injury Locator – Little Leaguer’s Elbow

Surgery for a multiligament knee dislocation? (starts at 42:34)
Sports Injury Locator – Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries
Sports Injury Locator – Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries

Surgery for a type III AC separation in a high-school quarterback? (starts at 46:33)
Sports Injury Locator – Shoulder Separations

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Let me know what you think! Leave your comments here. I might even read them on the show!

Episode 16 of The Dr. David Geier Show is here! I think this is another information-filled show, and I want your feedback. Let me know what you think of the discussion about important qualities for physicians and reasons to consider finding another one. Also as I ask on the show, please let me know if you have suggestions for topics, new delivery methods, etc., as I want to bring you new sports injury, treatment, and prevention information however you want it.

Please remember that the show is available on iTunes, so please click here to subscribe.

Here is a list of topics discussed on this episode:

In the Zone
How do you choose a doctor, and what signs should make you think of finding a new one? (starts at 3:44)

That’s Gotta Hurt
Former players sue NFL (starts at 20:58)
Sports Injury Locator – Concussions
Will Kris Dielman’s injury lead to increased NFL oversight?
Episode 13: Kris Dielman (starts at 39:31)
Episode 12: Taylor Twellman (starts at 29:02)
Episode 8: Sidney Crosby (starts 19:58)
Are repeat concussions a problem in the NFL?
Colts’ Collie should serve as a warning to all athletes

Joe Mauer – Minnesota Twins catcher (starts at 28:09)

Lucas Leiva – Liverpool midfielder (starts at 32:29)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears

Ben Roethlisberger – Pittsburgh Steelers QB (starts at 34:35)
Sports Injury Locator – Syndesmosis Injuries (“High Ankle Sprains”)

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

When is it safe to run after ACL surgery? (starts at 38:06)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears – Surgical Reconstruction

Can persistent fluid around the knee that resulted after a fall be drained? (starts at 41:13)
Sports Injury Locator – Prepatellar Bursitis
Episode 9: Bursitis after knee injury? (starts at 42:44)
Ask Dr. Geier – Prepatellar Bursitis

Are x-rays a good idea for leg pain in a runner? (starts at 44:58)
Sports Injury Locator – Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
Sports Injury Locator – Tibial Stress Fractures
Episode 15: Cycling with a stress fracture (starts at 31:04)
Ask Dr. Geier – Tibial Stress Fracture

Is surgery possible for a chronic pectoral tendon or muscle injury? (starts at 48:14)
Sports Injury Locator – Pectoralis Tendon Rupture
Episode 5: Pectoral tendon ruptures (starts at 42:54)
Ask Dr. Geier – Pectoral Tendon Injuries

Is surgery possible for a chronic distal biceps tendon injury? (starts at 52:18)
Sports Injury Locator – Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture
Episode 9: Return to sports after distal biceps surgery? (starts at 38:23)
Ask Dr. Geier – Distal Biceps Rupture

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Let me know what you think! Leave your comments here. I might even read them on the show!

Episode 15 of The Dr. David Geier Show is here! I am really excited about this episode, so I hope you like it! I made a few subtle changes which I think turned out well. Plus I successfully finished a brutal call weekend (at least Sunday) and spoke at Frontiers In Pediatrics. So just getting the show finished is a victory for me!

Please remember that the show is available on iTunes, so please click here to subscribe.

Here is a list of topics discussed on this episode:

In the Zone
Can a regular schedule of exercise help you sleep better and feel more rested? (starts at 4:49)
Episode 12: Exercise and Brain Health and Much More (starts at 3:37)
Episode 2: Adding Years To Your Life and Much More (starts at 3:20)

That’s Gotta Hurt
Russell Okung – Seattle Seahawks LT (starts at 13:04)
Sports Injury Locator – Pectoral Tendon Injuries

Matt Leinart – Houston Texans QB (starts at 17:33)
Sports Injury Locator – Clavicle Fracture
Is surgery next after Tony Romo suffers clavicle fracture?

Peyton Manning – Indianapolis Colts QB (starts at 21:55)
Episode 3: Imitating Famous Athletes and Much More (starts at 30:39)

Ryan Broyles – Oklahoma Sooner WR (starts at 25:47)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears – Surgical Reconstruction
Episode 11: Caffeine In Sports and Much More (starts at 36:00)
Heartbreaking end to stellar college career
Medical evaluation of players critical at NFL Combine

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

Cycling with a stress reaction and/or stress fracture of the tibia? (starts at 31:04)
Sports Injury Locator – Tibial Stress Fracture

Chronic exertional compartment syndrome in cyclists? (starts at 33:59)
Sports Injury Locator – Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome

Return to sports after surgery for a sternoclavicular dislocation? (starts at 37:16)
Sports Injury Locator – Sternoclavicular Dislocations
Episode 12: Exercise and Brain Health and Much More (starts at 46:10)
Episode 1: Youth Sports Injuries and Much More (starts at 27:05)

Surgery for a scaphoid fracture in a rugby player? (starts at 40:30)
Sports Injury Locator – Scaphoid Fractures

Follow up to ACL and peroneal nerve injury (starts at 44:42)
Episode 10: Swimming Injuries and Much More (starts at 43:25)

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Let me know what you think! Leave your comments here. I might even read them on the show!

Episode 14 of The Dr. David Geier Show is available. I hope everyone here in the U.S. had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! Please check out my Thanksgiving post for my favorite Thanksgiving sports memory. In this episode, I expand on my thanks for those people who have helped me so much this year.

Please remember that the show is available on iTunes, so please click here to subscribe.

Here is a list of topics discussed on this episode:

In the Zone
Injuries are unfortunately common in skiing and snowboarding. What injuries are most common, and what can people heading to the slopes this winter do to stay safe? (starts at 3:04)

That’s Gotta Hurt
Jay Cutler – Chicago Bears QB (starts at 25:03)
Sports Injury Locator – Hand/Wrist Injuries

J.R. Smith – Denver Nuggets (starts at 33:38)
Sports Injury Locator – Knee Injuries

Updates
Matt Schaub – Houston Texans QB
Sports Injury Locator – Lisfranc Injuries

Sidney Crosby – Pittsburgh Penguins
Episode 8 (starts at 19:58)
Sports Injury Locator – Concussions

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

Is the opposite knee the preferred source for the graft in ACL surgery? (starts at 41:32)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears – Graft Options

Soccer after “turf toe” surgery? (starts at 43:52)
Sports Injury Locator – Turf Toe

Short arm cast for a distal radius fracture in a young athlete? (starts at 48:40)

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Let me know what you think! Leave your comments here. I might even read them on the show!

Episode 13 of The Dr. David Geier Show is now available! I really want to thank everyone who sent responses to the discussion of sports medicine and why they chose to go into the field. I really appreciate all of the comments and questions that I received this week.

The show is available on iTunes, so please click here to subscribe.

Here is a list of topics discussed on this episode:

In the Zone
Why do people chose to go into sports medicine? What are the different fields and what does it take to get to that point? (starts at 3:28)
National Athletic Trainer’s Association
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Episode 9: The Importance of Athletic Trainers and Much More (starts 12:00)

That’s Gotta Hurt
Novac Djokovic – men’s world number one tennis player (starts at 33:55)
Sports Injury Locator – Shoulder Injuries

Kris Dielman – San Diego Chargers guard (starts at 39:31)
Sports Injury Locator – Concussions
Episode 12: Exercise and Brain Health and Much More (starts at 29:02)
Episode 8: Barefoot Running and Much More (starts at 19:58)

Updates (starts at 45:51)
Sammy Watkins – Clemson Tigers wide receiver
Sports Injury Locator – Shoulder separation
Shoulder sprain likely not serious for Clemson, Watkins

Sidney Crosby – Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman
Sports Injury Locator – Concussions
Episode 8: Barefoot Running and Much More (starts at 19:58)

Marcus Lattimore – South Carolina Gamecocks running back
The long road to recovery for Marcus Lattimore
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Surgical Reconstruction

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

Knee and leg pain after a tibia fracture? (starts at 49:46)
Sports Injury Locator – Tibia Fracture

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Let me know what you think! Leave your comments here. I might even read them on the show!

Episode 12 of The Dr. David Geier Show is now available! I again want to thank all of you for your continued support and encouragement as well as all of you who continue to send great questions and comments!

The show is available on iTunes, so please click here to subscribe.

Here is a list of topics discussed on this episode:

In the Zone
In episode 2, I discussed how exercise can add years to your life. New research shows that it might have many benefits to your mental health as well. (starts at 3:37)
Episode 2: Adding Years To Your Life and Much More (starts at 3:20)

That’s Gotta Hurt
Gerald McCoy – Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT (starts at 18:58)
Sports Injury Locator – Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture

Bruce Taylor and Jeron Gouveia-Winslow – Virginia Tech Hokies defensive players (starts at 22:55)
Sports Injury Locator – Lisfranc Injuries

Taylor Twellman – former New England Revolution star
NFL asking referees to monitor for concussions (starts at 29:02)
Sports Injury Locator – Concussions
Episode 8 – Sidney Crosby (starts at 19:58)
Episode 6 – Nolan Brewster (starts at 17:35)
Baseline concussion testing critical for later management
Are repeat concussions a problem in the NFL?
Colts’ Collie should serve as a warning to all athletes

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

Prophylactic knee braces in sports? (starts at 36:12)
Sports Injury Locator – Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries
Do knee braces prevent injuries in football?

Knee brace for tendinitis? (starts at 42:45)
Sports Injury Locator – Patellar Tendinitis
Sports Injury Locator – Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Surgery for dislocated clavicle? (starts at 46:10)
Sports Injury Locator – Sternoclavicular Dislocations
Episode 1 (starts at 27:05)

Platelet-rich plasma for a high-ankle sprain? (starts at 49:52)
Sports Injury Locator – Syndesmosis Injuries (“High Ankle Sprains”)
Episode 3: Imitating Famous Athletes and Much More (starts at 3:58)
Episode 9 – Sam Bradford (starts at 27:53)

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Let me know what you think! Leave your comments here. I might even read them on the show!

Episode 11 of The Dr. David Geier Show is here. I planned this episode during a weekend trip to Gainesville, Florida, so it is another stream-of-consciousness episode. But after seeing the Gators and watching LSU-Alabama and missing my alma mater, Wake Forest, play against Notre Dame, I decided I need a sports “bucket list” of must see games, stadiums, and events. Let me know where you think I should go!

I really hope you enjoy the show and continue to listen and participate. I’m thrilled that the numbers of comments and questions continues to rise. Thanks to all of you!

The show is now on iTunes, so please click here to subscribe.

Here is a list of topics discussed on this episode:

In the Zone
How common is caffeine use in sports and exercise? Why would athletes use it? Does it work? And are there risks? (starts at 5:33)

That’s Gotta Hurt
Ahmad Bradshaw – New York Giants RB (starts at 31:34)
Sports Injury Locator – Fifth Metatarsal Fracture (Jones Fracture)

Ryan Broyles – Oklahoma Sooners WR (starts at 36:00)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears
Episode 4: Tennessee Volunteers WR Justin Hunter (starts at 14:31) and Jamaal Charles (starts at 19:49)

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

ACL graft that could get a college athlete back to soccer as soon as possible? (starts at 42:19)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears – Surgical Reconstruction
Sports Injury Locator – ACL surgery – Graft Options
Ask Dr. Geier – ACL Grafts

Infection after attempted drainage of prepatellar bursitis? (starts at 47:50)
Sports Injury Locator – Prepatellar Bursitis
Ask Dr. Geier – Prepatellar Bursitis
Episode 9: Bursitis after knee injury (starts at 42:44)

Which is the best certification for strength and conditioning and fitness trainers? (starts at 51:50)

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Let me know what you think! Leave your comments here. I might even read them on the show!

Episode 10 of The Dr. David Geier Show is here. I think this is one of the better shows in terms of topics, with information to help decrease injuries, a human interest story, and a controversial idea to decrease severe injuries. I apologize that several topics I mention in the introduction did not make the final cut, as we ran very long with several discussions.

I really hope you enjoy the show and continue to listen and participate. I’m thrilled that the numbers of comments and questions continues to rise. Thanks to all of you!

The show is now on iTunes, so please click here to subscribe.

Here is a list of topics discussed on this episode:

In the Zone
Why does competitive swimming have a seemingly high injury rate? Are there underlying risk factors involved? And are there simple measures in the offseason and during the season that can keep swimmers in the pool and out of the training room? (starts at 4:22)
Keeping swimmers in the pool and out of the training room
Give Me 10 – Give your rotator cuff some support (ESPNw article)

That’s Gotta Hurt
Eric LeGrand – former Rutgers football player (starts at 26:03)
Sports Injury Locator – Head and Neck Injuries

Chris Pronger – Philadelphia Flyers defenseman (starts at 33:33)

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

Nerve injury after an ACL tear? (starts at 43:25)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL Tears

Pain and numbness years after a shoulder separation? (starts at 49:37)
Episode 7 (starts at 43:48)
Sports Injury Locator – Shoulder Separation
Sports Injury Locator – Herniated Disc
Sports Injury Locator – Labral Tear

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Let me know what you think! Leave your comments here. I might even read them on the show!

Episode 9 of The Dr. David Geier Show is available! As I have said I want to encourage participation on my show, so I discuss all of the different media for whom I write or discuss topics, and I would love for you to suggest topics for this show or the blog. I do rant about my upcoming week, so bear with me. It really is only to set up the idea of having all of you submit topics you would like me to discuss.

I really hope you enjoy the show and continue to listen and participate. The show is now on iTunes, so please click here to subscribe.

Here is a list of topics discussed on this episode:

In the Zone
How important are athletic trainers in the evaluation and treatment of injured athletes, especially high school and college athletes? Why do so few schools have them on staff? And how can teams and schools hire trainers or have them cover games and practices? (starts at 12:00)
Should EMS be required at football games?
AED saves life of lacrosse star
Changes I’d like to see in 2011

That’s Gotta Hurt
Sam Bradford – St. Louis Rams QB (starts at 27:53)
Sports Injury Locator – Syndesmosis sprains – “High ankle sprains”

Anthony Conner – Louisville Cardinals CB (starts at 32:50)
Sports Injury Locator – Head and neck injuries

Ask Dr. Geier
Please remember my disclaimer that I cannot offer specific medical advice on this show, in the blog, or by email.

Return to boxing after a distal biceps tendon repair? (starts at 38:23)
Sports Injury Locator – Distal biceps tendon rupture
Ask Dr. Geier – Distal Biceps Rupture

Bursitis after knee injury? (starts at 42:44)
Sports Injury Locator – Prepatellar bursitis
Ask Dr. Geier – Prepatellar Bursitis

Weightbearing and running with a tibial stress fracture? (starts at 45:55)
Sports Injury Locator – Tibial stress fracture
Ask Dr. Geier – Tibial Stress Fracture

Return to baseball after osteochondritis dissecans? (starts at 48:06)
Sports Injury Locator – Osteochondritis dissecans of the capitellum
Ask Dr. Geier – Osteochondritis Dissecans

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Let me know what you think! Leave your comments here. I might even read them on the show!

Episode 8 of The Dr. David Geier Show is here! I recorded this show very early on Sunday morning, so please understand why I sound subdued. It was a wonderful weekend here in Charleston, and I want to congratulate our city again for being named the #1 city in the United States and #3 city in the world by readers of Conde Nast Traveler!

I really hope you enjoy the show and continue to listen and participate. The show is now on iTunes, so please click here to subscribe.

Here is a list of topics discussed on this episode:

In the Zone
Is barefoot running better or worse than running in shoes? And is it appropriate for all runners? (starts at 2:44)
Running Injuries
Leg, ankle, and foot injuries
Sports Injury Locator – Metatarsal stress fracture

That’s Gotta Hurt
Sidney Crosby – Pittsburgh Penguins star (starts at 19:58)
Sports Injury Locator – Concussions
The Concussion Crisis: Anatomy of a Silent Epidemic by Linda Carroll and David Rosner, Simon & Schuster, 2011.

Jared Crick – Nebraska Cornhuskers DT
Mario Williams – Houston Texans OLB (starts at 28:10)
Sports Injury Locator – Pectoralis tendon rupture
Episode 5: Ask Dr. Geier (starts at 42:54)

Ask Dr. Geier
Knee pain after ACL surgery (starts at 35:51)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL tears – surgical reconstruction

Options for quadriceps tendon rupture (starts at 38:18)
Sports Injury Locator – Quadriceps tendon rupture
Episode 4: Patellar tendon rupture (starts at 32:16)

Ulnar collateral ligament injury – “Tommy John” injury (starts at 41:02)
Sports Injury Locator – Ulnar collateral ligament injury
Episode 1: Stephen Strasburg (starts at 15:35)

Distal clavicle osteolysis (starts at 46:36)
Sports Injury Locator – Distal clavicle osteolysis

Primary-care sports medicine (starts at 48:11)

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

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Episode 7 of The Dr. David Geier Show is here! Despite a busy weekend of trauma call, we managed to get the show recorded. It is a little less formal and more “stream-of-consciousness” style than I usually make it, but I hope you like it.

I really hope you enjoy the show and continue to listen and participate. The show is now on iTunes, so please click here to subscribe.

Here is a list of topics discussed on this episode:

In the Zone
How has sports medicine changed in the last 30 years? I recently discussed the topic during an interview with The Atlantic, and I discuss a number of improvements and challenges in the field today. (starts at 7:25)
Episode 6: Stem Cell Treatments and Much More (starts at 3:25)
Episode 4: Online Medical Information and Much More (starts at 3:10)
Episode 3: Imitating Famous Athletes and Much More (starts at 3:58)
Episode 1: Youth Sports Injuries and Much More (starts at 4:15)

That’s Gotta Hurt
Ryan Howard – Philadelphia Phillies first baseman (starts at 20:49)
Sports Injury Locator – Achilles tendon rupture

Tajh Boyd – Clemson Tigers quarterback (starts at 25:27)

Ask Dr. Geier
ACL, meniscus injury in older athletes (starts at 32:15)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL tears
Sports Injury Locator – Meniscus tears
Episode 1: Youth Sports Injuries and Much More (starts at 30:58)
Is running bad for your knees?

Navicular stress fractures (starts at 38:42)
Sports Injury Locator – Navicular stress fractures

Acromioclavicular separations (starts at 43:48)
Sports Injury Locator – Shoulder separations

Sports medicine – tips for going into orthopaedic surgery (starts at 48:25)

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Let me know what you think! Leave your comments here. I might even read them on the show!

It was a beautiful weekend here in Charleston, and I am excited to bring you another episode of The Dr. David Geier Show to you.

I really hope you enjoy the show and continue to listen and participate. The show is now on iTunes, so please click here to subscribe.

Here is a list of topics discussed on this episode:

In the Zone
Why does it seem like so many pro athletes go to Europe and elsewhere to receive stem cell treatments? What are they? Why aren’t these treatments done more in the United States? (starts at 3:25)
Episode 3: Imitating Famous Athletes and Much More (starts at 3:58)
Ask Dr. Geier – Platelet-Rich Plasma
Is platelet-rich plasma a true scientific breakthrough or just hype?

That’s Gotta Hurt
Stuart Holden – Bolton Wanderers and US Men’s National Team Midfielder (starts at 11:25)
Sports Injury Locator – Articular Cartilage Injury of the Knee

Nolan Brewster – Texas Longhorns safety (starts at 17:35)
Sports Injury Locator – Concussions

Ask Dr. Geier
Pediatric ACL surgery (starts at 23:15)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL tears – surgery in kids?

Tibial stress fractures (starts at 29:31)
Sports Injury Locator – Tibial Stress Fracture

Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (starts at 33:06)
Sports Injury Locator – Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome

Ankle stabilization braces (starts at 39:15)
Lace up ankle braces might prevent ankle injuries

Knee abrasions (starts at 42:39)

Scaphoid fractures (starts at 43:59)
Sports Injury Locator – Scaphoid Fracture

With many struggles, I managed to get Episode 5 of The Dr. David Geier Show to you. As you will here, I was under the weather, so to speak, so please forgive my voice fluctuations and stuttering. I struggled, and since we don’t edit out much of the audio to keep it sounding natural, you will hear it. Thanks for bearing with me!

I really hope you enjoy the show and continue to listen and participate. The show is now on iTunes, so please click here to subscribe.

Here is a list of topics discussed on this episode:

In the Zone
Is cheerleading a sport? Are cheerleaders athletes? And it is dangerous? What tips and strategies can cheerleaders and coaches employ to try to minimize the chance of serious injuries? (starts at 3:12)
Catastrophic injuries in cheerleading
Strategies to decrease cheerleading injuries

That’s Gotta Hurt
Tony Romo – Dallas Cowboys QB (starts at 19:02)

Steven Gerrard – Liverpool midfielder (starts at (26:50)
Sports Injury Locator – Osteitis pubis
Sports Injury Locator – Adductor strain
Sports Injury Locator – Athletic pubalgia (“sports hernia”)

Ask Dr. Geier

In this segment, I answer your questions. Ask me about injuries, surgeries, rehab, prevention, wellness – anything. Please remember my disclaimer about discussion medical information by email, online, or on the show.

Osteochondritis dissecans (starts at 36:34)
Sports Injury Locator – Osteochondritis dissecans

Pectoral tendon ruptures (starts at 42:54)
Sports Injury Locator – Pectoralis tendon rupture

Mallet finger (starts at 46:10)
Sports Injury Locator – Mallet finger
Episode 2 (starts at 27:33)

Plantar fasciitis (starts at 48:45)
Sports Injury Locator – Plantar fasciitis

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Let me know what you think! Leave your comments here. I might even read them on the show!

I really hope you enjoy the show and continue to listen and participate. The show is now on iTunes, so please click here to subscribe.

Here is a list of topics discussed on this episode:

In the Zone
Can patients and the general public trust medical information found online and in social media? Is it beneficial for patients to find others with whom to share experiences? I want to know what you think! (starts at 3:10)

That’s Gotta Hurt
In this segment, I discuss the injuries of famous athletes.

Justin Hunter – Tennessee Volunteers WR (starts at 14:31)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL tears
Sports Injury Locator – ACL surgical reconstruction
Sports Injury Locator – MCL tears

Jamaal Charles – Kansas City Chiefs RB (starts at 19:49)
Sports Injury Locator – ACL graft options

Hakeem Nicks – New York Giants WR (starts at 22:50)

Jacob Rainey – high school QB with devastating knee injury (starts at 26:17)

Ask Dr. Geier

In this segment, I answer your questions. Ask me about injuries, surgeries, rehab, prevention, wellness – anything. Please remember my disclaimer about discussion medical information by email, online, or on the show.

Patellar tendon surgery and recovery (starts at 32:16)
Sports Injury Locator – Patellar tendon rupture

Calf strain (starts at 37:07)

ACL prevention programs (starts at 39:42)
“If you had ten minutes…”

Clicking in the knee (starts at 44:32)
Sports Injury Locator – Meniscus tears

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Let me know what you think! Leave your comments here. I might even read them on the show!

I really hope you enjoy the show and continue to listen and participate. The show is now on iTunes, so please click here to subscribe.

Here is a summary of topics I discuss on this week’s show:

In the Zone
Do sports medicine doctors promote treatments based on their use in famous athletes? And are patients getting their hopes up based on hype? I want to hear what you think! (starts at 3:58)

That’s Gotta Hurt
In this segment, I discuss the injuries of famous athletes.

Demaryius Thomas, Denver Broncos wide receiver (starts at 23:51)
Sports Injury Locator – Achilles tendon rupture

Matt Cassel, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback (starts at 27:32)

Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts quarterback (starts at 30:39)
Sports Injury Locator – Herniated disc
Peyton Manning held from practice before season opener

Ask Dr. Geier
In this segment, I answer your questions. Ask me about injuries, surgeries, rehab, prevention, wellness – anything. Please remember my disclaimer about discussion medical information by email, online, or on the show.

Meniscus tear (starts at 34:29)
Sports Injury Locator – Meniscus tears
Sports Injury Locator – Meniscus tears – recovery

ACL tears in young athletes (starts at 37:29):
Sports Injury Locator – ACL tears
Sports Injury Locator – ACL tears – surgeries in kids

Bracing for MCL injuries of the knee (starts at 40:55)
Sports Injury Locator – Medial collateral ligament injuries

I want people here in Charleston, across the United States, and all over the world to participate, so get your questions and comments to me. Call the show’s listener line for questions and comments. That phone number is 843-628-7150. You can email me at SHOW@DRDAVIDGEIER.COM. You can use Twitter as well. Send a tweet with the hashtag #askdrgeier. Or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

Let me know what you think! Leave your comments here. I might even read them on the show!

Here is a summary of topics I discuss on this week’s show:

In the Zone
Adding years to your life (starts at 3:20):

That’s Gotta Hurt
In this segment, I discuss the injuries of famous athletes.

Arian Foster, Houston Texans running back (starts at 12:15):
Sports Injury Locator – Hamstring strain

Tommy Hanson, Atlanta Braves pitcher (starts at 16:18);
Sports Injury Locator – Rotator cuff injuries

Ask Dr. Geier
In this segment, I answer your questions. Ask me about injuries, surgeries, rehab, prevention, wellness – anything. Please remember my disclaimer about discussion medical information by email, online, or on the show.