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.
According to a study of the National Basketball Association (NBA) that took place over a 17-year period, lateral ankle sprains were the most frequent orthopaedic injury followed by patellofemoral inflammation, lumbar strains, and hamstring strains.
Source: Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach, July/August 2010
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.
According to a study of the National Basketball Association (NBA) that took place over a 17-year period, lateral ankle sprains were the most frequent orthopaedic injury followed by patellofemoral inflammation, lumbar strains, and hamstring strains.