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 fractures, frozen shoulder, labral tears in the hip, acl 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.
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.
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:
The primary sports medicine physicians at the Women’s Sports Medicine Center see all nonsurgical musculoskeletal issues as well as sports-related medical issues. These include overtraining issues like the Female Athlete Triad, exercise-induced asthma, diabetes, recurrent stress fractures, and exercise during pregnancy, post-partum, and through menopause.
The orthopedic surgeons at the Women’s Sports Medicine Center offer comprehensive care of both nonsurgical and surgical injuries. If surgery is required, our surgeons have unparalleled experience with sports medicine procedures like ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, knee and hip arthroscopy, cartilage restoration, shoulder arthroscopy, shoulder replacement, and much more.
Our sports nutritionists are extensively trained and skilled in treating women of all ages and lifestyles from the fitness enthusiast to the elite female athlete. Incorporating up-to-date nutrition science, our team will work with your food preferences, physical activity profile, and lifestyle to design a nutrition program that meets your personal goals and needs.
Comprehensive Nutrition Therapy is available for sports nutrition, including:
- Training diets
- Pre-competition, competition, and recovery nutrition
- Fluid strategies for hydration and energy
- Disordered eating and the Female Athlete Triad
- Osteoporosis prevention and treatment
- Weight management
- Nutritional supplements/ergogenic aids
- Vegetarian diets
- High-energy snacking
- General health and well-being
- Cholesterol, diabetes or high blood pressure management
We offer a full range of orthopedic rehabilitation and performance services from movement and mobility testing to physical therapy and sport-specific training . Our senior physical therapist, who also works in Hospital for Special Surgery's Rehabilitation Department, provides home programs and evaluations for physical therapy at the HSS Sports Medicine, Performance and Research Center. We work closely with our motion analysis lab on optimizing return to play and provide real-time feedback to help patients safely return to their activities after an injury or surgery.
The Perinatal Movement and Physical Well-being Resource Center at HSS is focused on helping patients stay active and healthy before, during, and after pregnancy. Our collaborative group provides personalized care tailored to their unique needs and interests, ranging from back pain during pregnancy to return to exercise after pregnancy. We also offer a complete range of injury prevention and wellness services, including nutrition, massage, and Pilates, designed to support patients in their health and fitness goals.
Our foundation is research and education
The WSMC is committed to advancing sports medicine for the next generation through internship and research positions for active women, 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:
