Search Results for: training
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Paying it Forward: UPMC Center for Advanced Robotic Training
UPMC surgeons performed nearly 12,000 advanced robotic surgical procedures at 10 different hospitals in the past five years.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Blood Flow Restriction Training in Rehabilitation
Blood flow restriction training can be a valuable tool in increasing a muscle's strength and size after surgery or an injury. Find out if it's right for you.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Overtraining and Burnout: What You Should Know
Young athletes who train too much or too intensely are at risk for injuries. They may also develop burnout, which can lead them to quit their sport.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Indoor Training for Marathon Season
UPMC's own Aaron Mares, MD, primary care sports medicine physician, is Associate Medical Director for the Pittsburgh Marathon. He has developed indoor workout tips for treadmill survival, cross-training, and transitioning back outside when the weather gets warmer.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 6 Minute Read
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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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms: From Training to Transplant, Best Friends Build Unbreakable Bond
Learn more about best friends Clay and Omar in the third episode of “Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms,” a series about ordinary people with extraordinary storiesWatch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant, UPMC Stories
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The Difference Between Overtraining and Overuse
Overuse injuries in runners happen because of poor mechanics, but overtraining also has a role in developing injuries. Learn the difference between overuse and overtraining in our blog!Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Strength Training and Weight Loss: Why Cardio Isn’t Enough
Strength training and weight loss are closely linked. Learn why you should incorporate strength training into your workout routine to maximize results.Read More
Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness
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Do Training Masks Really Work?
Training masks are a hot new tool for many professional athletes, but are they actually effective? Learn more about their risks and benefits.Read More
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
