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.
75% of all acute Achilles tendon ruptures occur in recreational sports, most commonly 30-40-year-old males. Only 8-20% of AT ruptures occur in competitive athletes. They occur more often on the left side. More than half account while pushing off a foot while extending the knee or in jumping sports.
Source: Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach January 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.
75% of all acute Achilles tendon ruptures occur in recreational sports, most commonly 30-40-year-old males. Only 8-20% of AT ruptures occur in competitive athletes. They occur more often on the left side. More than half account while pushing off a foot while extending the knee or in jumping sports.