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.
25% of the general population suffers, or has suffered, from a little known cause of knee pain called patellofemoral pain syndrome. It is the most common overuse knee injury among runners, and it can account for up to 40% of the knee complaints in sports medicine clinics.
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.
suffered, from a little known cause of knee pain called patellofemoral pain syndrome. It is the most common overuse knee injury among runners, and it can account for up to 40% of the knee complaints in sports medicine clinics.