Sports-related concussions in young athletes
In the September 2010 edition of Pediatrics, the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Lisa Bakhos et al. present a study examining sports-related concussions resulting in visits to...
View ArticleAsk Dr. Geier – Ankle Taping
Fall is my favorite time of year. Not only is the weather beautiful here in Charleston, but it’s also college football season. I am a true college football junkie, often waking up to watch College...
View ArticleAsk Dr. Geier – Graft options for ACL surgery
This week’s Ask Dr. Geier column answers a question from a high-school soccer player in Wisconsin who wants to know about graft options for her upcoming ACL reconstruction.
View ArticleHard work and conditioning lead to season opener
In the first of my season-long blog as team physician of the Charleston Battery, I discuss the rigorous preseason conditioning program of the team as it prepares for its home opener.
View ArticleThe unseen scrutiny of soccer referees
It is easy to criticize the referees in soccer, but do you really know much about the work that goes into their jobs or the rigorous evaluations of their performances?
View Article“If you had ten minutes…”
Recently I did an interview for ESPN's new women's sports website about ways to prevent injuries in female athletes in 10 minutes. In this post, I discuss one of my recommendations.
View ArticleBlunt trauma and sudden death in young athletes
A new study in the July 2011 issue of Pediatrics looks at 30 years of data about deaths from blunt trauma in youth sports.
View ArticleAsk Dr. Geier – Tibial Stress Fracture
This week's Ask Dr. Geier column answers the question of the parent of an elite high-school soccer player in Washington about the risks of playing with a tibial stress fracture.
View ArticleDo males or females fake more soccer injuries?
A new study published in the July issue of Research in Sports Medicine examines the frequency of players faking injuries in men's and women's international soccer.
View ArticleAre Abby Wambach’s headers dangerous to emulate?
Concussions are known to be surprisingly common in soccer, but is repetitive heading dangerous as well?
View ArticleHow young is too young?
Should kids specialize in one sport at an early age or play different sports throughout the year?
View ArticleTips for safe exercise and sports in extreme heat
In these extremely hot temperatures, can you safely exercise or practice for your sport? Yes, if you follow some recommendations to prevent heat illness.
View ArticleTraumatic brain injuries in sports are on the rise
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more young athletes are being seen for sports-related traumatic brain injuries. Is this a cause for concern? And are there ways to try to...
View ArticleRepetitive heading in soccer: Does it cause brain damage after all?
Does heading the ball in soccer lead to long-term brain damage? I share my thoughts on a recent study that argues that heading is dangerous.
View ArticleShould girls worry about soccer injuries?
Both concussions and ACL tears are common in girls' soccer (and other female sports). What could be done to decrease the risks of these injuries and keep female athletes on the field?
View ArticleAmputee soccer team creates respect, inspiration
Many people are unfamiliar with the sport of amputee soccer. I recently was fortunate enough to interview Eric Westover, the goalkeeper for the U.S. National Amputee Soccer Team, who explained the...
View ArticleTackling injuries in soccer
Tackling is one of the most common mechanisms of injury in soccer. What are the risks, and what can you do to prevent injury?
View ArticleProfessional soccer injuries increase with more than one match per week
In the September issue of The American Journal of Sports Medicine, Gregory Dupont et al. present a study they performed using 32 professional soccer players who played for one European soccer team. The...
View ArticleWomen’s soccer injuries: Data from the NCAA
This is the first post of a two-part series on injuries in soccer, based on data from the NCAA. This post covers women's soccer injuries and some of my thoughts about the findings.
View ArticleMen’s soccer injuries: Data from the NCAA
This is the second post of a two-part series on injuries in soccer, based on data from the NCAA. This post covers men’s soccer injuries and some of my thoughts about the findings.
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