Ball and socket joints also allow types of movement called abduction, adduction, rotation and circumduction. Abduction – movement away from the midline of the body. This occurs at the hip and ...

Though frustrating and difficult, hip pain is often preventable—and even when it isn't, it's nearly always treatable.

This occurs in the hip in golf while performing a drive shot. The table summarises the body locations and types of movements associated with each type of joint.