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Article - 4 Minute Read
Matt’s Story: Recovering from COVID’s Impact at the Inpatient Rehab Unit
Matt thought the worst was behind him after a week-long hospital stay for COVID-19. But when problems continued, he knew he needed more care. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories
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Article - 3 Minute Read
What Is a Primary Spine Practitioner (PSP) And When Should You See One?
When people with chronic back pain come to see Ryan Brown for physical therapy, they are often surprised at what the sessions are like. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Article - 3 Minute Read
What Is Electromyography?
Electromyography, or electrodiagnostic medicine, uses EMG tests and nerve conduction studies to diagnose nerve and muscle conditions. Learn what to expect. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Cindy’s Story: Rehab Unit Helps COVID-19 Survivor Return Home
After a long battle with COVID-19, including a 3-week hospital stay and 5 days on a ventilator, Cindy turned to UPMC Western Maryland's Comprehensive Inpatient Rehab Unit (CIRU) to prepare for her return home Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Expert Tips for Marathon Recovery
Erin Angelini, DPT, an expert at UPMC Rehabilitation Institute, discusses life, recovery, and training before and after a marathon. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
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A Husband and Wife’s Rehabilitation Story
After husband and wife, Jeff and Cindy, both required rehabilitation for injuries, they turned to the experts at UPMC. Here's their story. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Meet Barb Dilucia: A Physical Therapy Patient
Barb first met her physical therapist for knee pain. After two knee replacement surgeries and more PT, she's regained independence. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories
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50 Phenoms: How an Assistant Principal Beat the Odds to Survive
Kristin Fox had both arms and both legs amputated after complications from the flu. But she remained driven to get back to her family and her job. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Judy’s Story: Rehab Unit Lifesavers Turn Struggle to Success
A mass on Judy's brain stem caused her severe pain, but surgery and rehabilitation helped her recover. Learn her story. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories