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  Hanna’s Story: How One High School Basketball Player Made a Comeback After Physical and Mental Challenges

  December 27, 2023

  During an away game in her junior season, Hanna went up for a three-pointer and had her feet taken out from under her by a defensive player. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

  Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

  Tagged with: Affinity

  

• Article - 3 Minute Read

  Solo Basketball Workouts You Can Do at Home

  November 24, 2021

  These solo home workouts for basketball players can help you increase your fitness and improve your game when you're off the court.Read More

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  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

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  5 Ways to Prevent Basketball Injuries

  June 7, 2021

  Basketball is associated with more than 1.6 million injuries each year. Learn how to prevent injuries on the court with this guide.Read More

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  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

  Tagged with: basketball, basketball injuries, sports injuries, sports medicine

  

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• Article - 5 Minute Read

  Basketball Q&A with Athletic Trainer Sean Rentler

  August 7, 2016

  A UPMC Sports Medicine athletic trainer has tips on how you can improve your basketball game and stay safe on the court.Read More

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  Categorized as: Sports Medicine

  Tagged with: athletic trainer, back to school, basketball, basketball injuries, sports medicine

  

• Article - 4 Minute Read

  How to Prevent These Common Basketball Injuries

  April 1, 2016

  Learn about common basketball injuries, including ankle sprains, achilles tendonitis, patellar tendonitis, muscle strains, ACL tears, and finger injuries.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

  Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine

  Tagged with: back to school, basketball, basketball injuries, common basketball injuries, common injuries, common knee injury, Finger Injuries, Patellar Tendonitis, sports-related injuries, strain

  

• Article - 5 Minute Read

  Benefits of LGBTQIA+ Team Sports and Group Exercise

  April 15, 2024

  Participating in team sports or other group exercise can improve health while offering a sense of acceptance and belonging. Learn more.Read More

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  Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  Benefits of Playing Squash and How to Prevent Injuries

  April 8, 2024

  Squash is growing in popularity in Pittsburgh. Learn the benefits of this fun, fast-paced sport, as well as its most common injuries and how to prevent them.Read More

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  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  Exercising Before, During, and After Pregnancy

  December 22, 2023

  Staying physically active is an essential part of any healthy lifestyle. That includes during and after pregnancy.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Healing Your Spine

  February 5, 2024

  Back pain doesn’t have to take over your life. Christopher Standaert talks treatment options for patients to improve their pain without medications and surgeries.Listen Now

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  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast

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