Let me preface this by saying I live in Canada, so our healthcare system is a bit different here... So where/which doctor do you see first when you suspect an injury (particularly overuse)?
In my experience, I've found that general/family doctors aren't much help and will just say "rest it for 2 weeks", etc. without really understanding the sport. However, if you want to see a designated sports med doc, you need a referral and the wait list can be a bit long.
I usually go to PT first, but often they'll want an x-ray etc. (which they can't refer you for), so then I end up back where I started, trying to get an x-ray referral from a regular doc... There has to be a better way! Where do all of you go first?
In my experience, I've found that general/family doctors aren't much help and will just say "rest it for 2 weeks", etc. without really understanding the sport. However, if you want to see a designated sports med doc, you need a referral and the wait list can be a bit long.
I usually go to PT first, but often they'll want an x-ray etc. (which they can't refer you for), so then I end up back where I started, trying to get an x-ray referral from a regular doc... There has to be a better way! Where do all of you go first?