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

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

Summary: The Dr. David Geier Show is a weekly sports injury prevention, treatment and wellness show. Tune into the latest health information, breaking famous athlete injury news and sports injury Q&A's with a top orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine physician in the nation. Send your questions to show@drdavidgeier.com or call 843.628.7150.

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 Episode 63: Why are knee dislocations such devastating injuries? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:00:22

Why are multi-ligament knee injuries and knee dislocations such dangerous injuries? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of University of South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore, Tennessee Titans quarterback Jake Locker, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings, and New York Knicks forward Amar'e Stoudemire. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

 Episode 62: Why should everyone lift weights? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 56:16

Are there benefits to lifting weights and other resistance training other than increasing muscle size and strength. Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of New York Yankees P CC Sabathia, Dallas Cowboys LB Sean Lee, Green Bay Packers S Charles Woodson, New York Knicks F Amar'e Stoudemire, Dallas Mavericks F Dirk Nowitzki, and Golden State Warriors C Andrew Bogut. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

 Episode 61: Why are youth sports injuries increasing? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 58:50

Why does it seem that sports-related injuries seem to be increasing among kids? What factors might account for the rise? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter, Minnesota Timberwolves F Kevin Love, Cleveland Browns LB Scott Fujita, and Baltimore Ravens stars Ray Lewis, Ed Reed, and Terrell Suggs. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

 Episode 60: Does age necessarily hamper sports performance? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 58:16

Does sports performance necessarily decline with age? Do some physical abilities decline more than others? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Los Angeles Lakers C Dwight Howard, Green Bay Packers RB Cedric Benson, Philadelphia 76ers C Andrew Bynum, St. Louis Cardinals P Jaime Garcia, tennis star Rafael Nadal, and Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

 Episode 59: Should schools eliminate football? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 59:55

With increasing concerns about traumatic brain injuries and long-term effects of repeated blows to the head, should schools and school districts consider eliminating the sport of football? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Los Angeles Dodgers CF Matt Kemp, New York Jets WR Santonio Holmes, Tennessee Titans QB Jake Locker, and St. Louis Rams WR Danny Amendola. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

 Episode 58: Do ACL injury prevention programs work? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 58:19

Last week, we discussed risk factors for ACL tears, but can exercise programs actually decrease the risk that athletes suffer these injuries? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Indianapolis Colts WR Austin Collie, New York Jets CB Darrelle Revis, Los Angeles Lakers PG Steve Blake, Washington Wizards PG John Wall, Houston Astros OF J.D. Martinez, Arizona Cardinals RB Beanie Wells, and Memphis Grizzlies F Darrell Arthur. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

 Episode 57: What risk factors increase your chances of suffering an ACL injury? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 59:40

What specific factors could increase the risk of ACL injuries for female athletes, and what can be done to prevent these injuries? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Washington Redskins LB Brian Orakpo and DE Adam Carriker, New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez, University of South Carolina QB Connor Shaw, Notre Dame S Jamoris Slaughter, and Nebraska LB Zaire Anderson. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

 Episode 56: Why would coaches ban the media from reporting injuries? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 59:25

Should coaches and teams try to prevent sports writers and the media from reporting injury information? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of Buffalo Bills RB Fred Jackson, Tennessee Titans QB Jake Locker, San Diego Chargers CB Quentin Jammer, Atlanta Falcons CB Brent Grimes, and Tulane University S Devon Walker. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

 Episode 55: Are the best young athletes most likely to get hurt? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 52:40

Are the most talented and athletic young athletes more or less at risk for injuries in youth sports? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of San Diego Chargers RB Ryan Mathews, Oakland A's pitcher Brandon McCarthy, Florida State DE Brandon Jenkins, Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher, and Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

 Episode 54: What can parents do to prevent obesity among their children? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 54:36

What can parents do to keep their children healthy and prevent childhood obesity? Dr. Geier also discusses the injuries of New York Giants' Prince Amukamara, Pittsburgh Steelers' David DeCastro, University of South Carolina QB Connor Shaw, Tennessee Titans' Marc Mariani, Manchester United's Wayne Rooney, and Los Angeles Clippers star Blake Griffin. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

 Episode 53: Does using ice for a sports injury actually help? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 55:26

Athletes have used it for years, but does ice used to treat sports injuries help or actually hurt recovery? He also discusses the injuries of Los Angeles Clippers PG Chris Paul, Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten, Los Angeles Dodgers OF Carl Crawford, Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson, New York Mets P Johan Santana, and Indianapolis Colts WR Austin Collie. Plus in the Ask Dr. Geier segment, he answers your sports medicine questions.

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