Sports medicine stats: Use of nutritional supplements in college and Olympic sports
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.
Nutritional supplements account for $20 billion in sales annually. The National Collegiate Athletic Association reports that 29% of its athletes use nutritional supplements. 70% of Olympic athletes at the Athens Summer Games reported using nutritional supplements.
Source: Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach March/April 2012
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.
