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.
According to the national governing body for amateur ice hockey in the United States, USA Hockey, there were more than 350,000 youth, younger than 19 years, participating in hockey programs in 2011–2012. This is an increase from approximately 200,000 in 2000. Of these, 305,000 players were boys and 50,000 were girls.
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.
According to the national governing body for amateur ice hockey in the United States, USA Hockey, there were more than 350,000 youth, younger than 19 years, participating in hockey programs in 2011–2012. This is an increase from approximately 200,000 in 2000. Of these, 305,000 players were boys and 50,000 were girls.