Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
Many of my patients love to
run and hate the idea of missing days of training due to an injury. You might
feel the same way. Obviously, if you broke a bone in your foot or ankle, it’s
going to be difficult to run for some time. But not all injuries and surgeries
are that straightforward. When is running after an injury or surgery safe, and
when can it be harmful?
In this video, I explain some of the challenges with running after certain injuries and offer some strategies to get you back on the road quickly.
Remember, always talk to your doctor for specific questions about recovering from your particular injury.
Quick tips for a variety of sports- and exercise-related bone and joint injuries - Learn when those injuries could be serious and what you should do about them.
Understand your injury or the injury your family member is suffering so you can confidently return to sports, exercise, and work and stay healthy and active!
Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike.
