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  Injury Prevention for Weekend Warriors

  April 12, 2020

  Ankle sprains, hamstring strains, shin splints, and slipped discs are among just a few common injuries athletes may experience. However, “weekend warriors”—or people who participate in athletic activities only on weekends or in their spare time—may be at increased risk of developing overuse injuries caused by repetitive motions. What types of injuries are common in…Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Healthier You Podcast, Pinnacle Health

  

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  Achilles Tendon Problems: What You Need to Know

  March 19, 2017

  Achilles tendon problems are very common, especially among middle-aged "weekend warriors" who don't exercise regularly.Watch Now

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

  Categorized as: Orthopaedics

  Tagged with: achilles injury, orthopaedics

  

• Article - 2 Minute Read

  How to Prevent Common Golf Injuries

  April 10, 2023

  These common golf injuries could strike the next time you hit the links. Learn how you can stay healthy--and stay in the game.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

  Categorized as: Sports Medicine

  Tagged with: athletics, golf, infographic, injury prevention, sports injury, sports medicine

  

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