A sports medicine physician has specialized training in the prevention and treatment of injury and illness. The more qualified among them may also be orthopedic surgeons; these doctors are ideally suited to play the role of a sport’s team’s physician and may serve as team doctors for teams or players in the NBA, NHL, NFL,…
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Injuries and Conditions Causing Hip Pain
At any age, hip pain can make it uncomfortable to perform everyday tasks such as walking, sitting, standing, or climbing stairs. Hip pain can also keep you from playing sports and leading an active lifestyle. Your hip is the joint where your thighbone (femur) joins your pelvis. There are two main parts to the hip:…