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 study from the NCAA showed that elite swimmers had a rate of 4.00 injuries for every 1000 hours of training among males and 3.78 injuries per 1000 hours of training for females. Shoulder injuries are the most common among elite swimmers, with a prevalence between 40% and 91%.
Source: Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach May/June 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.
A study from the NCAA showed that elite swimmers had a rate of 4.00 injuries for every 1000 hours of training among males and 3.78 injuries per 1000 hours of training for females. Shoulder injuries are the most common among elite swimmers, with a prevalence between 40% and 91%.