Search Results for: injury
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How Vaping Clinics Can Combat Lung Injury and More
Read on for more about the UPMC vaping clinic's mission and the innovative research UPMC is conducting.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Lauren’s Story: Dedicated Alpine Skier Back on the Slopes After ACL Injury
During her freshman year in January 2023, Lauren sustained an unexpected injury. Learn about Lauren's journey to UPMC Sports Medicine.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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50 Phenoms: How Annette Beat Devastating Odds After a Traumatic Brain Injury
Annette suffered a severe brain injury after a fall at her home in 2012. Learn how emergency surgery, rehabilitation, and her own optimism helped her recover.Watch Now
Categorized as: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, UPMC Stories
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Damon’s Story: Returning from Injury and Reaching 1,000 Career Points
In 2021, Damon sustained a full tear of the ACL and meniscus in his left knee. Learn about his journey to UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Injury Prevention Exercises for Cyclists
Cyclists need a properly fitted bike and good core strength to reduce their risk for injuries. These at-home exercises for cyclists can help.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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What Is a Soft-Tissue Injury?
Soft tissue is any part of the body other than bones and organs which help it to move and function, such as muscles, tendons, fat, fibrous tissue, nerves, or blood vessels.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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What Is Concussion Baseline and Post-Injury Testing?
Baseline testing measures your brain function in a normal, healthy state — before a concussion. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Injury Prevention: Talking to Your Kids About Gun Safety
Guns in the home are very common in the United States. It is important to teach children about gun safety.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Matt’s Story: Runner Recovers from Achilles Tendon Injury with Physical Therapy
Matt loves to run so much that in August 2020 he ran 21 marathons in 21 days. But he came out of it with an Achilles tendon injury.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation