Sports medicine stats: College athletes hiding concussion symptoms
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.
Several NFL players have admitted to denying concussion symptoms to medical staffs. And they’re not alone. In an anonymous survey of college athletes with a concussion history, 43% admitted that they have hidden their symptoms to stay in a game, and almost one quarter said they would do so in the future.
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.
Several NFL players have admitted to denying concussion symptoms to medical staffs. And they’re not alone. In an anonymous survey of college athletes with a concussion history, 43% admitted that they have hidden their symptoms to stay in a game, and almost one quarter said they would do so in the future.