Description:
Brought to you by the Medical University of South Carolina, these podcasts deal with issues about sports medicine and sports related injuries. Topics include treatment for a meniscus tear, injury prevention and surgery options for sports related injuries.
20 Podcasts:
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2. 14_geier_final.mp3 (played 3 times)
3. 13_geier_final.mp3 (played 4 times)
4. 9_geier_final.MP3 (played 3 times)
5. 8_geier_final.MP3 (played 2 times)
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11. 2_Geier_final.MP3 (played 3 times)
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13. 14_Carek_final.MP3 (played 3 times)
14. 13_Carek_final.MP3 (played 4 times)
15. 12_Carek_final.MP3 (played 3 times)
16. 3_Kohls_HelmetSafety.MP3 (played 4 times)
17. 45_Geier_final.MP3 (played 3 times)
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19. 44_Geier_final.MP3 (played 3 times)
20. 35_Borg_final.MP3 (played 1 times)
Content:
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Golf Injuries: An Overview
Sports medicine specialist Dr. David Geier provides an overview of common golf injuries, explaining the importance of core strength to avoid injury. He points out that injuries may be more likely with increasing age of a golfer. Additionally, Dr. Geier discusses preventive measures and describes painful symptoms indicating a physician should be seen.
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Tendon and Ligament Injuries: An Overview
Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. David Geier, who specializes in sports medicine, defines both tendons and ligaments, describing common tendon and ligament injuries. He also elucidates the surgical processes of reattaching ruptured tendons and ligaments, enforcing the necessity of physical rehabilitation after surgery. Dr. Geier gives information on precautionary measures against tendon and ligament injuries.
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Dehydration: An Overview
Dr.David Geier, Director of the MUSC Sports Medicine Clinic, discusses the problems with excessive heat, outlining symptoms of dehydration. He offers tips for prevention of dehydration and compares water with electrolyte-enhanced sports drinks in terms of their effectiveness in hydrating. Dr. Geier also makes recommendations for precautionary measures against heat illness and dehydration for high school athletes, focusing on the importance of prevention. To see other health news podcasts, visit our podcast library.
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Cross Training: How to Avoid Overuse Injuries
Elite athletes are used to logging many miles each week but for the average ‘weekend warrior’ triathlete or runner, it’s important to listen to your body. Dr. David Geier, a sports medicine specialist, gives a few guidelines to keep you in shape medically and the importance of rest days and cross training to avoid potential injuries, as well as burnout.
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Exercise Programs: How to Safely Start an Exercise Routine
Dr. David Geier, a sports medicine specialist, gives advice on how best to start an exercise routine, how often to exercise, the importance of starting slowly and having the proper running shoes for walking or running. In this health news podcast, Dr. Geier also explains who needs to have a physical evaluation prior to beginning an exercise program and how to avoid injuries such as stress fractures.
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Cartilage Replacement Therapy: How Cartilage is Regenerated
Dr. David Geier, an orthopaedic surgeon, discusses a new technique that is used in sports medicine to regenerate cartilage to replace articular cartilage damage. Dr. Geier talks about what joints the replacement therapy is used on and defines the different types of cartilage.
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Arthroscopy: An Overview of Arthroscopy and Arthroscopic Surgery
Dr. David Geier, an orthopaedic surgeon, explains in detail what an arthroscope is and what injuries and joints the surgery is used to treat. Dr. Geier explains the benefits of the procedure such as a quick recovery time, range in motion comes back quickly and there is only a small scar.
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Ankle Sprain: An Overview
An ankle sprain is defined as an overstretched lateral (outside) ligament of the ankle joint. Dr. David Geier, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, talks in detail about the ankle ligaments, how an ankle is sprained, and what physical therapy and rehab is required to heal the sprain.
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ACL Tears: An Overview
The ACL is often stretched and/or torn during a sudden twisting motion (when the feet stay planted one way, but the knees turn the other way). Dr. David Geier, a sports medicine specialist, discusses exercises that can help to strengthen the knee and help to prevent an ACL tear. Dr. Geier also talks about which sports are prone to ACL injuries and what type of physical therapy is required after surgery.
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Rotator Cuff: An Overview
Over use can aggravate the rotator cuff and can cause extreme pain. Dr. David Geier, a sports medicine specialist, explains how the rotator cuff works, why it can be aggravated by certain activities and how to treat the pain.
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Shoulder Dislocation: An Overview
Dr. David Geier, a sports medicine specialist, explains what it means to dislocate a shoulder and defines the anatomy of the shoulder area. Dr. Geier recommends a professional to relocate the shoulder to reduce pain to the injured person and talks about treatment options once seen by a physician.
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Common Sports Injuries: When to see a Doctor
Dr. David Geier, a sports medicine specialist, discusses the common injuries related to sports, advises when to see a doctor and gives tips for first aid to apply right after the injury. Dr. Geier also talks about fractures and sprains, and what medications to use for pain relief.
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Sports: The Preparticipation Physical Evaluation
Dr. Peter Carek, a family physician, talks about the importance of the physical exam that will determine whether an athlete is fit and meets the requirements to participate in organized sporting activities. One of the most important aspects of the test is covering the athletes history to determine if previous ailments could lead to something more serious. If you enjoy this health news podcast, please subscribe to our other podcast categories.
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Exercise: The Difficulties of Starting a Program
Starting an exercise routine can be the hardest part for someone who is trying to start a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Peter Carek, a family physician, gives tips and advice on what types of exercise have health benefits, such as walking several times a week.
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Sports Medicine: The Use of Steroids
Dr. Peter Carek, a family physician who specializes in sports medicine, talks about the use of steroids among high school and college athletes and what to look for if you think someone might be using them. Dr. Carek explains the possible short term and long term medical problems associated with the steroids and discusses how a doctor will address this with the patient.
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Helmet Safety and Accident Prevention
Dr. Keith Borg, an Emergency Medicine physician at MUSC, talks about the importance of children wearing a helmet while biking and gives tips on how to properly fit and wear a helmet.
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Athletic Injuries: Repairing a Meniscus Tear and other Common Injuries
Athletic injuries of the knee, shoulder or elbow are common and in some cases require surgery. Dr. David Geier, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in adolescent sports medicine, explains various procedures and diagnostic tests, such as arthroscopic surgery to treat a torn meniscus.
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Sports Injuries in Children: Basic Guidelines for Prevention
Dr. David Geier, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in adolescent sports medicine, talks about guidelines for minimizing sports injuries in children and teens. An important principle is to listen to your child, look for early warning signs of stress or overuse and communicate to ensure that they aren’t risking an injury for playtime.
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Sports Injuries in Children: Preventable Injuries
Dr. David Geier, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in adolescent sports medicine, discusses preventable sports injuries and explains what common pain symptoms to look for in your child and when it’s time to take a break.
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Injury Prevention: The Importance of Proper Safety Equipment
Eighty to ninety percent of significant head injuries can be prevented. Emergency Medicine physician, Dr. Keith Borg, emphasizes that a majority of trauma injuries can be avoided by wearing a helmet or other safety equipment, using a seatbelt and not driving under the influence. Dr. Borg also advises the importance of using an authorized helmet and the proper fit for a helmet.
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