About
Melita N. Moore, MD, is a board-certified Physiatrist with additional certifications in both sports medicine and brain injury medicine. Her primary clinical interests are sports concussions, musculoskeletal ultrasound and sports team coverage.
Prior to joining MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Dr. Moore was an Associate Professor at the University of California, Davis, Medical Center in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She concurrently served as the head team physician for the University of California, Davis, where she oversaw 23 athletic teams and established national policies and protocols for concussion, eating disorders and mental health in student athletes. Previously, she was the Director of Sports Concussion at The Ohio State University and also was a team physician and consultant for the National Basketball Association’s Sacramento Kings.
As a thought leader in her field, Dr. Moore serves as teaching faculty and physician expert at educational courses and gives presentations nationally and internationally. She has a keen interest and is committed to developing effective strategies, policies and practices designed to advance health equity and reduce disparities in healthcare.
She enjoys treating active patients from high school throughout the adult lifespan. Dr. Moore takes pride in her thorough, whole-body approach to patient care, where treatments can range from therapeutic exercises to regenerative cell therapy.
Awards
- Top Doctors, Sacramento, 2017
Credentials
Board Certification
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Sports Medicine
- Brain Injury Medicine
Education
- Fellowship Program Sports Medicine, University of California, Davis Medical Center
- Residency Program Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Sinai Hospital
- Internship MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
- Medical School The Ohio State University College of Medicine & Public Health
Conditions Treated
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
One of the most common knee injuries is a sprain or tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The ACL, which runs diagonally in the middle of the knee, prevents the tibia from sliding out in front of the femur…
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Articular Cartilage Damage
Articular cartilage is the smooth, white tissue that covers the ends of bones where they come together to form joints. Healthy cartilage in our joints makes it easier to move. It allows the bones to glide over each other with…
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Hip Abductor Tear
The abductor muscles of the hip, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus are located on the side of the hip. These muscles move the leg away from the midline of the body and support the pelvis during weight bearing. Abductor tears…
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Hip Impingement
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) Hip impingement is a condition where the bones of the hip do not fit together perfectly. They rub against each other resulting in the development of bone spurs and damage to the joint, causing pain and, potentially,…
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Knee Swelling
Knee swelling also called a knee effusion or water on the knee, can make the knee feel unstable by increasing the space between the femur, tibia, and patella. There are many causes of knee swelling including injuries such as ligament…
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Knee Instability
Knee instability is the sensation of the knee giving out and is usually the result of an injury to a ligament. Injuries to one or more ligaments can lead to the two sides of the joint not being held tightly…
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Knee Pain
Knee pain is a common problem that can originate in any of the bony structures compromising the knee joint, the kneecap, or the ligaments and cartilage of the knee. Knee pain can affect people of all ages. It may be…
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Labral Tears
The labrum is a structure in the hip that provides some stability to the joint, but perhaps, more importantly, serves to maintain the normal fluid in the joint. A tear in the labrum can be caused by injury or overuse…
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Labrum Tear
The labrum is a soft fibrous tissue rim surrounding the shoulder socket that helps stabilize the joint. In addition, it serves as an attachment site for several ligaments. Injuries to the tissue rim, surrounding the shoulder socket, can occur from…
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Ligament Tear
Tears of the knee ligaments are common among active individuals. Twisting, hyper-extending and hyper-flexing the knee can all cause knee ligament injuries. In addition to swelling and pain, many patients complain of a sense of looseness, sloppiness or giving way…
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Meniscus Tear
The meniscus is a piece of cartilage in the knee that serves as a shock absorber between the ends of the leg bones, helps lubricate the joint, and distributes body weight across the joint. Meniscal tears are typically caused by…
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Non-Arthritic Hip Pain
There are a number of conditions not associated with arthritis that can cause hip pain. Some of the most common include fractures, inflammation in the hip joint and friction caused by abnormally shaped hip bones. How hip pain is treated…
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Osteoarthritis (Knee)
Many people develop osteoarthritis during middle age or older. A common condition, it can occur in any joint in the body, but most often develops in weight-bearing joints, such as the knee. Knee arthritis causes pain and stiffness. It can…
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Osteoarthritis (Hip)
Osteoarthritis of the hip is a common condition that many people develop during middle age or older. It can occur in any joint in the body, but most often develops in weight-bearing joints, such as the hip. Hip arthritis causes…
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Patella Instability
Patellar instability is a form of knee instability caused by an unstable kneecap. There are many causes of patellar instability such as an abnormally shaped femur or an abnormally aligned knee. Patellar dislocations can occur in an otherwise normal knee…
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Pinched Nerve
The nerves running along the thoracic and lumbar areas of your spine may become irritated due to disc material bulging out from between the vertebrae. The associated pain may or may not radiate out to other parts of the body.
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Rotator Cuff Injuries
Rotator Cuff Tear A variety of conditions and injuries can damage the rotator cuff, cause shoulder pain, and make it difficult for you to move your arm. Rotator cuff injuries and tears occur in a spectrum that ranges from tendonitis…
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Tendon Injuries
There are several tendons in the hip area that attach the hip muscles to the bones. These tendons stabilize the joint and control hip and leg movements. Tendons are nonelastic connective tissue, which tends to become brittle with age or…
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