Search Results for: weightlifting
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Common Weightlifting Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Olympic weightlifting, like all sports, comes with a risk of injury. Learn five ways to decrease your chances of getting hurt.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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10 Metabolism-Boosting Foods to Work into Your Diet
Many factors contribute to metabolism. One small factor is your diet. Learn 10 foods that can encourage metabolism.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Can Stress Cause a Hernia?
When you develop a hernia, you may wonder if something besides physical activity caused it. Can stress cause a hernia, too?Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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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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Running on a New Path: Lori’s Pain Medicine Story
In February 2020, Lori's run came to a sudden stop when she fell into a snow-covered pothole. Learn more about her pain medicine story.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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How to Heal Shin Splints
If you've ever gone running and felt an intense pain along your shin bone, you may have experienced shin splints.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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50 Phenoms: How a Pioneering Weightlifter Got Back on Her Feet
Brandi Darby overcame a pair of significant knee injuries to become the first legally blind competitor to place at a USA Weightlifting-sanctioned event.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine, UPMC Stories
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What Happens After Prostate Surgery?
If you have prostate cancer, your doctor may recommend surgery to remove part or all of your prostate. Here's what to expect after surgery.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Prostate Cancer, Urology
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms: High School Football Star Turns Injury to Inspiration
A football injury left Baldwin High School's Jay Morrison unable to lift his right arm and ended his football career. But he didn't let it stop him.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Sports Medicine, UPMC Stories
