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

Can Canada's Long-Term Athletic Development model for youth sports development create elite athletes with less risk of injury? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of New England Patriots RB Shane Vereen, New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez, Ohio State QB Braxton Miller, and Boston Red Sox outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

Is Tommy John surgery inevitable for pitchers? Or are there steps young pitchers and professionals can take to prevent these injuries from occurring? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Liverpool defender Glen Johnson, Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney, Florida Gators running back Matt Jones, Louisville Cardinals basketball player Kevin Ware, and the issue of players faking injuries in football. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

Criticism of football and its injury risks seems to be increasing, but are the critics overreacting? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey, Buffalo Bills quarterback Kevin Kolb, skier Lindsey Vonn, and former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Reggie Williams. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

Do fear of reinjury and other psychological factors affect return to sports after ACL surgery? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Miami Dolphins tight end Dustin Keller, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell, Houston Texans running back Arian Foster, Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel, and Creekside High School De'Antre Turman. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

Creatine is a popular supplement for athletes, but is it safe? Is creatine effective? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Cleveland Browns linebacker Barkevious Mingo, Atlanta Falcons tackle Mike Johnson, Oakland Raiders tackle Jared Veldheer, Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles, and Atlanta Braves second baseman Dan Uggla. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

Is there a long-term risk of behavorial and mental health problems with anabolic steroid use? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Green Bay Packers LT Bryan Bulaga, New Orleans Saints DE Kenyon Coleman, Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson, NASCAR driver Tony Stewart, and why there might be so many injuries in NFL training camps. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

Does age affect the types of injuries that young athletes suffer? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Percy Harvin, New York Mets third baseman David Wright, Houston Texans running back Arian Foster, and U.S. national team midfielder Stuart Holden. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

With college scholarships and millions of dollars in professional sports as incentives, are parents wrong to push their kids to play competitive or elite sports? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Atlanta Braves pitcher Tim Hudson, Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Brandon Morrow, Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, New York Jets wide receiver Santonio Holmes and Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

Why do many doctors and other healthcare professionals seem reluctant to get involved in social media? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith, Boston Red Sox pitcher Andrew Bailey, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Mike Adams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Connor Barth. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

Why are Achilles tendon ruptures such devastating injuries for athletes, and who is at risk for suffering them? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard, Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp, and New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

Doctors for professional sports teams usually possess tremendous credentials. So why does it seem like athletes don't trust their team doctors? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez and first baseman Mark Teixeira, Baltimore Orioles pitcher Dylan Bundy, and Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

Functional fitness training seems to be growing in popularity, but is it more effective for the average athlete or active individual? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade and forward Udonis Haslem, New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, Kentucky center Nerlens Noel, and Maryland center Alex Len. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

What factors increase the chance of suffering injuries for adults looking to start running? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of golfer Tiger Woods, New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira, Boston Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook, and mandatory visors in the NHL. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

What legal issues exist that physicians, athletic trainers, and other healthcare providers should consider when volunteering to cover a sporting event? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Boston Bruins F Nathan Horton, New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski, Washington Nationals OF Bryce Harper, Colorado Rockies SS Troy Tulowitzki, and jockey Ramon Dominguez. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

Are home plate collisions a necessary part of baseball, or should Major League Baseball eliminate them to decrease the chances of serious injuries? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger and LB Sean Spence, the NHL possibly mandating player use of visors, and the media focus on the medical staff of the Washington Nationals. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.