Sports medicine stats: High school athletes’ perceptions of concussions
Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina. He loves discussing and writing about sports & exercise injuries,
and has been featured in major media publications over 1,200 times throughout his career.
A survey of high school athletes reveals their lack of understanding on the seriousness and severity of concussions. When asked if they have ever had their “bell rung”, 65.4% answered “yes”. However, only 38% reported having had a concussion, suggesting high school athletes often fail to realize when they have actually sustained one.
Source: Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 2014
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.
A survey of high school athletes reveals their lack of understanding on the seriousness and severity of concussions. When asked if they have ever had their “bell rung”, 65.4% answered “yes”. However, only 38% reported having had a concussion, suggesting high school athletes often fail to realize when they have actually sustained one.