Search Results for: softball
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Common Fastpitch Softball Pitching Injuries
Injuries among fastpitch softball pitchers are on the rise. Learn about the six most common fastpitch softball pitching injuries.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Ella’s Story: Making History After Back-to-Back Knee Injuries
Ella overcame two separate knee injuries to return to soccer and make history. Learn about her injuries and her treatment at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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George’s Story: Recovering with Blood Flow Restriction Treatment
In September 2020, George Patek nearly lost his leg in a car accident. He sustained an open distal fracture of his tibia and fibula, above his ankle, and underwent surgery at that time.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories
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UPMC Sports Medicine Return to Play: Shoulder Injuries
UPMC has experts who are specifically trained in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic shoulder injuries. Learn more.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Make Your Off-Season Baseball Workouts Steady and Progressive
These offseason baseball workouts can improve performance and reduce injury. Here's what you need to know.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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UPMC Passavant: An Essential Anchor in the Cranberry Township Community
UPMC Passavant has forged strong relationships with Cranberry Township leaders and nonprofits to promote health and wellness throughout the area.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Specializing in One Sport? Consider This
Specializing in one sport by playing for both a school team and a club team is becoming more common for young athletes. But it can have detrimental effects.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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How to Prevent Throwing Injuries
Repeated throwing — like the kind that happens in baseball, softball, or football — puts athletes at risk of overuse injuries.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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UCL Injury? You May Need Tommy John Surgery
Learn the symptoms of a UCL injury and tips to prevent one, so you can avoid needing UCL reconstruction — also known as Tommy John surgery.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine