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Women's Sports Medicine Center

From the No. 1 Hospital for Orthopedics

Personalized care using evidence-based medicine.

The HSS Women's Sports Medicine Center (WSMC) provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care from a multidisciplinary team of specialists including sports medicine doctors, nutritionists, exercise physiologists, physical therapists and sports psychologists. As experts in our fields, we are committed to empowering active individuals, from recreational enthusiasts to professional athletes to reach their fitness potential. Using a personalized approach to common issues like stress fracturesfrozen shoulderlabral tears in the hipacl tears and knee pain, we are able to help men and women of all ages and abilities, get back to what they love to do.

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Your goals are our expertise.

The Center is comprised mainly of active and athletic women who understand what it’s like to train and compete at all levels. We have first hand knowledge that sports injuries and conditions impact women disproportionately or differently than men. Our members guide high-level athletes and teams on the local, national, and international arena, and are a trusted source for multiple sports organizations and media outlets. This level of specialization and knowledge of sports medicine care, injury management, performance optimization and recovery is the key to helping you reach your goals. 

 

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Collaborating on your care.

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The focus of the WSMC is to provide the best care to our patients utilizing a team approach that allows you to get back to your activities in a safe manner. Our treatments for sports injuries emphasize the importance of injury prevention and a general healthy lifestyle. We take everything into account, including your age, emotional and mental health, lifestyle factors, milestones and events. 

The care we offer for exercise-related injuries and conditions is provided by experts in one or a combination of the following unique areas:

Our foundation is research and education.

The WSMC is committed to advancing sports medicine for the next generation through internship and research positions, as well as conducting patient-driven research and studies. Our physicians are leaders in the field of sports medicine, which means they are active in the medical community, conducting research and speaking regularly about trending issues. See featured highlights and updates below:

Teams We Treat

WSMC physicians and clinicians provide regular orthopedic care to professional sports teams, Olympic teams and athletes who are at the top of their game. This list includes USA Gymnastics, the WNBA, the National Ski Patrol along with the following:

 

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