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.
A new study suggests that self-employed women might have better cardiovascular health. In the study, published in the journal BMC Women’s Health, researchers at UCLA analyzed data from over 4,500 women over age 50 and compared those who were salaried employees, those who worked for wages, and those who were self-employed. They found that women who were self-employed had 34 percent lower odds of obesity, 43 percent lower odds of high blood pressure, and 30 percent lower odds of diabetes compared to those working for a salary or wages. They were also more likely to exercise at least twice a week.
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.
