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.
Heart attacks and other types of sudden cardiac deaths occur at endurance events like marathons. You might think that out-of-shape participants would mainly be the ones at risk. But experienced runners can suffer deaths at marathons as well.
What can runners do to decrease their risk of heart issues during a race? And what can races and the medical staff covering these events do to prevent a runner from dying?
In this video, I suggest strategies for medical personnel and event organizers to prepare to treat these events quickly should they occur. I also discuss what you as a runner should do to minimize your chances of suffering a heart attack during a race.
Over 50 tips that can help every athlete, from adults to kids and from the professional to the weekend warrior to help you stay healthy and perform your best!
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.
