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Balance Exercises for Seniors
UPMC Centers for Rehab Services physical therapists share their thoughts on balance exercises older adults can do in the comfort of their home. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Rehabilitation, Senior Health
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How to Treat Knee Pain at Home
After knee replacement surgery, there are steps you can take to treat your knee pain in addition to having outpatient rehabilitation. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Kim’s Story: Finding Relief and Support After Decades of Pain
Thanks to physical therapy, Kim says she can stand longer, walk farther, and sit longer without pain. Learn more about her story. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories
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Musculoskeletal Pain: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Musculoskeletal pain is a broad term that encompasses any pain of the bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Removing Infected Tissue: The Role of Wound Debridement
If you have a wound that's not healing properly, your doctor may suggest wound debridement. Here's what you need to know. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, Wound Care
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Spasticity Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Spasticity is a condition of abnormal muscle function associated with many neurological diseases and injuries. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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An Introduction to Chronic Pain Management Techniques
We treat acute and chronic pain with pain management techniques. Learn how pain management options can help keep pain from interfering with your activities. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Rehabilitation, Senior Health
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George’s Story: Recovering with Blood Flow Restriction Treatment
In September 2020, George Patek nearly lost his leg in a car accident. He sustained an open distal fracture of his tibia and fibula, above his ankle, and underwent surgery at that time. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories
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Eileen: Overcoming Back Pain Without Surgery
By the time Eileen Scott turned 66, she was at her wit's end. Born with scoliosis, she'd spent a lifetime dealing with chronic back pain. But her pain had become so severe she could barely walk 250 steps a day. As she neared retirement, she wondered about her future and dreams of traveling. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation