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Article - 6 Minute Read
Unlocking the Benefits of Lacrosse: Why to Take Up the Sport
Lacrosse is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States and offers physical, mental, and social benefits. Learn about these, injuries, and more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 5 Minute Read
How to Treat and Prevent Rowing Injuries
Rowing, a low impact sport with a big payoff in strength and fitness, can lead to repetitive motion injuries in the back, ribs, shoulders, wrists, and knees. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 5 Minute Read
How to Adjust Your Running Technique to Prevent IT Band Injury
IT band syndrome is a common overuse injury that happens to runners, usually causing pain on the outside of the knee or hip. Rest and stretching can help. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Desk Exercises to Stay Fit at Work
Exercises you do at your desk can get you started on the way to better health. And you don’t have to buy expensive equipment like treadmill desks or exercise ball chairs to add fitness to your daily routine. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Benefits of Playing Squash and How to Prevent Injuries
Squash is growing in popularity in Pittsburgh. Learn the benefits of this fun, fast-paced sport, as well as its most common injuries and how to prevent them. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Deryk’s Story: Back on the Pitch After Two ACL Surgeries
Thanks to the expertise of the orthopaedic surgeons and physical therapists at UPMC Sports Medicine in Pittsburgh, Deryk returned to the soccer pitch. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Using Nutrition to Fuel Your Body Before, During, and After a Marathon
running 26.2 miles, plus the weeks and months spent training, requires some high-quality fuel. Here’s what runners should know about fueling their bodies before, during, and after a marathon. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Lauren’s Story: Dedicated Alpine Skier Back on the Slopes After ACL Injury
During her freshman year in January 2023, Lauren sustained an unexpected injury. Learn about Lauren's journey to UPMC Sports Medicine. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Mark’s Story: Nasal Breathing to Increase Performance and Decrease Stress
Mark, a triathlete and cross country/track coach, went through breathing exercises with Ron DeAngelo at UPMC Sports Medicine to improve his performance. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine