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Article - 1 Minute Read
Matt’s Story: Runner Recovers from Achilles Tendon Injury with Physical Therapy
Matt loves to run so much that in August 2020 he ran 21 marathons in 21 days. But he came out of it with an Achilles tendon injury. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Jack’s Story: Battling Back from COVID-19 at the Inpatient Rehab Unit
After a two-month-long odyssey that involved a helicopter life-flight, three hospitals, and 11 days on a ventilator, Jack finally made it home with help from the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute's inpatient unit at UPMC Williamsport. Read about his story. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Claudia’s Story: Strengthening Her Core with Physical Therapy
Claudia M., 68, started experiencing back pain over a decade ago and began participating in physical therapy. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Women’s Health Physical Therapy Program Helps to Enhance Quality of Life
From childbirth to menopause and beyond, women have specific physical therapy needs, including treatments for pelvic pain and incontinence. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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50 Phenoms: How a Logger Overcame a Severe Spinal Injury
After suffering a severe spinal injury in a logging accident, Brandon was determined to walk again. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections: What Are They?
Doctors treat injuries in pro athletes and weekend warriors with this new therapy. Here's what you need to know about PRP. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Ethan’s Story: How Cognitive Rehab Helped Him After an ATV Accident
Ethan dealt with memory loss after suffering a traumatic brain injury in an ATV accident. Cognitive therapy helped him improve. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Ed’s Story: Double Amputee Conquers Goals and Steps
After undergoing a second below-the-knee leg amputation, Ed Carney knew exactly where to go for his therapy — “back home" to the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute's inpatient rehab unit at UPMC East. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories
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Karen’s Story: How Functional Exercises Helped Her Get Back on the Bike
A 2020 snow-plowing accident led to so much pain in Karen's arm that she struggled to eat and sleep. Here's how functional exercises helped. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories