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.
Almost 800,000 people have a stroke in this country every year. And someone dies of a stroke every four minutes. According to a new study in the European Heart Journal, researchers analyzed data from over 13,000 stroke patients in 32 countries looking for risk factors for a stroke. In the hour leading up to the stroke, one in 11 survivors experienced a period of anger. One in 20 patients had engaged in heavy physical exertion. Exactly why a short period of being angry or brief heavy physical exertion are associated with strokes is unclear, but the researchers stress that regular physical activity reduces the long-term risk of strokes.
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.
