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5 Ways to Prevent Basketball Injuries

September 25, 2016

Basketball is associated with more than 1.6 million injuries each year. Learn how to prevent injuries on the court with this guide. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: basketball, basketball injuries, sports injuries, sports medicine
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Basketball Q&A with Athletic Trainer Sean Rentler

August 7, 2016

A UPMC Sports Medicine athletic trainer has tips on how you can improve your basketball game and stay safe on the court. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: athletic trainer, back to school, basketball, basketball injuries, sports medicine
Article - 4 Minute Read

How to Prevent These Common Basketball Injuries

April 1, 2016

Learn about common basketball injuries, including ankle sprains, achilles tendonitis, patellar tendonitis, muscle strains, ACL tears, and finger injuries. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: back to school, basketball, basketball injuries, common basketball injuries, common injuries, common knee injury, Finger Injuries, Patellar Tendonitis, sports-related injuries, strain
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