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.
Ankle sprains are the most common injuries sustained during sports activity. In fact, 36% of professional football players at the 2006 National Football Combine reported a history of ankle sprains.
Around 80% of all ankle sprains can be successfully managed by rehabilitation, including bracing and physical therapy. The remaining 20% of patients are believed to continue to suffer from chronic lateral ankle instability.
Sources: The American Journal of Sports Medicine, August 2013; American Journal of Sports Medicine, November 2013
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.
Ankle sprains are the most common injuries sustained during sports activity. In fact, 36% of professional football players at the 2006 National Football Combine reported a history of ankle sprains.