34. Golf cart injuries among children are on the rise
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.
You probably see
them driving through neighborhoods, but new data shows golf carts might not be
as safe for kids as people might think. Researchers at the Children’s Hospital
of Philadelphia found that golf carts cause over 6,500 injuries to children
across the country each year, a significant increase compared to a decade ago.
More than half of those injuries happened to children 12 and younger, and a
majority of the injuries were to the head or neck. Parents should be careful
about who is driving the golf cart, especially when there are other children in
it.
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.
