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.
Rules in sports competitions generally try to keep one player or team from gaining an unfair advantage. In recent years, many sports have adopted rules aimed at preventing injuries as well. For good reason, fouls and dirty play in sports cause a significant number of injuries.
Data from injuries in nine high school sports that occurred across the United States over a two-year period showed some startling statistics about injuries resulting from illegal activity.
• Over 6% of injuries in all sports were caused by illegal activity
• Girls’ basketball, girls’ soccer and boys’ soccer have the highest rates of injuries from fouls
• Concussions comprised over one quarter of the injuries caused by fouls
• Over 10% of these injuries caused the athlete to miss the rest of the season
• Over 5% required surgery
It might prove very difficult to completely eliminate dirty play in sports. Strict rule enforcement by referees and harsher penalties might cut down on some of these injuries in team sports.
Over 50 tips that can help every athlete, from adults to kids and from the professional to the weekend warrior to help you stay healthy and perform your best!
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.
