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

Can switching to a gluten-free diet actually improve your sports and exercise performance? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose, University of Kentucky forward Nerlens Noel, Boston Celtics guard Leandro Barbosa, Boston Celtics forward Jared Sullinger, Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson, and Seattle Mariners P Felix Hernandez. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

What steps can you take to prevent injuries like hypothermia and frostbite during sports and exercise in cold weather, and how can you treat them if they occur? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson, New York Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw, Los Angeles Lakers stars Dwight Howard and Pau Gasol, and Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

How can coaches best incorporate athletic trainers into their programs? What functions can athletic trainers provide in addition to evaluation and treatment of injuries? Dr. Geier also discusses President Barack Obama's recent comments about football and the injuries of Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo, snowboarder Gretchen Bleiler, skier Rose Battersby, and snowmobiler Caleb Moore. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

Is exercise safe during pregnancy? Are certain types of exercise dangerous? What warnings signs should pregnant women watch for, and who shouldn't exercise? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Boston Red Sox first baseman Mike Napoli, Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan, Cleveland Cavaliers center Anderson Varejao, and U.S. alpine skiing star Bode Miller. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

Newer-generation artificial turf surfaces are thought to provide more consistent surfaces for football, but does it lead to fewer football injuries? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski, New York Knicks F Rasheed Wallace, New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez, and New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

With team doctors unable to discuss injuries of players on their team, and coaches often unwilling to share information, it is wrong for doctors not involved to discuss the injuries with the media? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, Seattle Seahawks defensive end Chris Clemons, Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard, and Cleveland Cavaliers center Anderson Varejao. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

Do Olympic athletes live longer than the general population, and do athletes in certain sports or events have improved or worsened life expectancies? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of former USC lineman Armond Armstead, Chicago Bulls PG Derrick Rose, Baltimore Ravens LB Ray Lewis, Barcelona defender Eric Abidal, and Creighton University G Josh Jones. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

Does exercise alone help you lose weight? Can it actually hinder your ability to lose body weight and fat? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney, Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller, Boston Celtics forward Chris Wilcox, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mario Manningham, and women's tennis star Vera Zvonareva. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

Stress fractures are common in sports and exercise. What risk factors could increase your chances of suffering one of these injuries? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson, Los Angeles Lakers F Pau Gasol, men's tennis star Rafael Nadal, San Diego Chargers RB Ryan Mathews, and Goose Creek High School RB Tramel Terry. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

Can you safely exercise when you are sick? How can you decide when exercise could be detrimental? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of University of South Carolina RB Marcus Lattimore, Washington Wizards PG John Wall, Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant, Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III, and Philadelphia Eagles DT Mike Patterson. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

What is Toradol? Is its use in professional sports dangerous? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Baltimore Ravens LB Terrell Suggs, New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez, Detroit Lions WR Ryan Broyles, Chicago Bulls G Richard Hamilton, Barcelona star Lionel Messi, and the debate over Gregg Popovich sitting his San Antonio Spurs players. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

With the increasing popularity and money in college and professional sports, can ethical issues develop between teams, players, and healthcare providers? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Baltimore Ravens LB Ray Lewis, Los Angeles Lakers F Pau Gasol and G Steve Nash, New York Jets QB Tim Tebow, Golden State Warriors C Andrew Bogut, and the views of an NBA product of Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

Can very short, intense training sessions provide equal or better health benefits to more traditional workouts? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski, Cleveland Cavaliers PG Kyrie Irving, San Antonio Spurs F Stephen Jackson, Dallas Mavericks F Dirk Nowitzki, USC QB Matt Barkley, Minnesota Timberwolves G Brandon Roy, Oakland Athletics P Brandon McCarthy, and former Houston Texans punter Brett Hartmann. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

Athletes of all ages and levels of play can suffer ACL injuries. How likely will these athletes return to competitive sports after ACL reconstruction? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger, San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith, Florida Gators QB Jeff Driskel, Indiana Pacers F Danny Granger, golfer Charlie Beljan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Quincy Black, and University of Houston CB D.J. Hayden. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

Cheerleading injuries have gained a good deal of media attention lately, but is cheerleading more dangerous than other sports? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Russian president Vladimir Putin, New York Yankees P Mariano Rivera, Denver Broncos LB Joe Mays, New Orleans Hornets G Eric Gordon, and New Orleans Hornets C Anthony Davis. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.