The Dr. David Geier Show | Sports Medicine - Injury - Treatment - Surgery - Prevention - Health - Wellness

Why are preparticipation physicals so important and who should be getting them? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, Los Angeles Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton, Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman, Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo and Olympic swimmer Ian Thorpe. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

With increasing pressures from parents and athletes to win and gain college scholarships, how can youth sports coaches help kids succeed without causing injury or burnout? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of professional golfer Tiger Woods, Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Jose Reyes, Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper, and Los Angeles Angels hitting coach Don Baylor. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

With all of the pressures on young athletes to excel, how can you be a good sports parent and support your child athlete? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado, Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez, New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson, and Naval Academy's football player Will McKamey. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

What is an emergency action plan, and why is it critical for a team to have one in place? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Cincinnati Reds pitcher Aroldis Chapman, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving, Oakland Athletics pitcher Jarrod Parker, and Atlanta Braves pitcher Brandon Beachy. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

What has Tommy John surgery meant to baseball, and what effects has that surgery had on pitchers and baseball teams? I also discuss the injuries of Dallas Stars forward Rich Peverley, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, Atlanta Braves pitcher Kris Medlen, and Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Patrick Corbin. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, I answer your sports medicine questions.

How might exercise benefit people's physical and mental health, and can it be seen as a form of prevention? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of U.S. Men's National Team soccer star Stuart Holden, San Diego Padres outfielder Cameron Maybin, Boston Celtics forward Gerald Wallace, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Thabo Sefolosha, tennis star Andy Murray, and Russian Olympic skicross racer Maria Komissarova. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

Why can it be important for sports teams and leagues to have athletic trainer coverage for games, practices, and tournaments? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of New York Mets pitcher Jonathon Niese, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jaime Garcia, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke, Texas Rangers catcher Geovany Soto, and Clemson running back Tyshon Dye. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

What are the common misperceptions about rehab after ACL surgery, and how can all patients recover and return to sports most effectively? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado, New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Wandy Rodriguez, New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey, Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Dylan Bundy, Texas Rangers pitcher Matt Harrison, and Washington Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

Can exercise keep you young, and if so, how? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Ware, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels, Bayern Munich midfielder Franck Ribery, Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang, and Czech snowboarder Sarka Pancochova. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

Short of surgery, what treatments are available for athletic people with osteoarthritis in the knee? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of ski slopestyle world champion Kaya Turski, U.S. Olympic skier Heidi Kloser, Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol, Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jeremy Hellickson, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, and the suspension of several of the "Friday Night Tykes" coaches. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

What risk factors can increase an athlete's risk of suffering a hamstring injury, and what treatments can best treat that injury, now and in the future? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson, San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, U.S. national soccer team midfielder Stuart Holden, as well as NFL players admitting they would play with concussions and protective caps for baseball pitchers. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

Is football really under attack, or do parents of young athletes have a right to be concerned for their children's health? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, San Francisco 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman, Toronto Raptors forward Landry Fields, Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari, and Barcelona forward Neymar. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

How can you find the best and most efficient form of exercise? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol, San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green, San Diego Chargers linebacker Manti Te'o, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Percy Harvin, Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker, and the brutal heat at the Australian Open. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

What are the common injuries suffered by older athletes, and what treatments are avilable for them? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Phoenix Suns G Eric Bledsoe, Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander, New York Giants RB David Wilson, and Green Bay Packers lineman David Bakhtiari. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

What medical and surgical treatments could be developed to help athletes recover from serious muscle injuries? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook, Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul, UFC middleweight Anderson Silva, and former Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.