Search Results for: performance
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Mark’s Story: Nasal Breathing to Increase Performance and Decrease Stress
Mark, a triathlete and cross country/track coach, went through breathing exercises with Ron DeAngelo at UPMC Sports Medicine to improve his performance.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Can Meditation and Mental Wellness Improve Your Performance in Sports?
Like physical training, meditation and mental wellness training can be important in sports performance. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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How Anxiety Can Affect Sports Performance and How to Combat It
Sports performance anxiety can impact anywhere between 30 percent to 60 percent of athletes. Learn how to combat it.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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How to Plan Meals That Help Boost Athletic Performance
If you're an athlete or training for an event, eating the right meals and snacks can enhance the hard work you're doing and boost your athletic performance.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Georgia Marathon Runner Travels for Sports Performance Training: Julie’s Story
Julie, a 54-year-old marathon runner, is an elite member of the Atlanta Track Club Masters Team, completing her marathons in the low threes—that’s just over three hours. After recovering from a hamstring injury that she ran on for about two years, her marathon times were suffering, and Julie was ready to get her times to where they had been prior to injury.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Italy-Bound Goalkeeper Trains with Sports Performance: Niko’s Story
After playing at a community college Division I level for two years, Niko transferred to Point Park University (PPU) to finish out his college career. As PPU’s team physician and athletic trainers (ATs) are provided by UPMC Sports Medicine, Niko was able to receive medical advice and referrals from them to treat his injuries and help improve his mobility and performance.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Competitive Weightlifter Trains With Sports Performance: Brandi’s Story
While Brandi was discovering weightlifting, she also was beginning her journey at UPMC Sports Medicine. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Stay Active at Home with Stretches from Sports Performance
Does being cooped up in the house have you feeling blue? A little exercise can go a long way to replenish your endorphins and help you start feeling upbeat again.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Stay Active at Home with Exercises from Sports Performance
These progressive strength exercises are perfect for a small-space workout, and they give you something to work toward.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
