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.
Young athletes playing for more than one team during the same season is probably more common than many people realize. It actually occurs in soccer, baseball, basketball, swimming and many other sports. We should allow kids to only play for one team each season.
A star soccer forward might play for his recreational league team during the week and compete for an elite travel team on the weekends. A skilled pitcher might pitch for his high school team during the week and an elite travel team on the weekends.
In this video, I discuss how playing on multiple teams in the same season can increase a child’s risk of injury. I also offer alternatives to playing on multiple teams for talented young athletes that might keep them from getting hurt.
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.
