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 recent CDC report, over one-third of children between the ages of 4 months to 17 years are not getting enough sleep. The researchers found sleep issues were more common among minority children and kids from a lower social-economic background. Numerous studies have linked a lack of sleep for children with numerous health and behavioral problems. In fact, one study showed that kids aged 3 to 7 who didn’t get enough sleep were more likely to have issues with attention, emotional control, and relationships later in childhood. Parents, take steps to help your children get enough sleep. Between ages 3 and 5, kids need 10 to 13 hours, including naps. From 6 to 12, they need 9 to 12 hours. And teenagers need at least 8 hours of sleep.
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.
