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Article - 6 Minute Read
How Much Protein Do Young Athletes Really Need?
The amount of protein that young athletes need depends on many factors. Learn about the dietary needs of young athletes and some misconceptions about protein. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Trust, Care, and Guidance: Athletic Training at UPMC
UPMC Sports Medicine employs 203 athletic trainers, supporting 78 high schools and 14 colleges. Learn about how our athletic trainers help student-athletes. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine, UPMC Stories
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Article - 6 Minute Read
25 Years On: UPMC Concussion Program’s Global Legacy and Impact
Discover how UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program changed the game when it comes to concussions research and treatment. Read More
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 7 Minute Read
Rachel’s Story: How Concussion Treatment at UPMC Gave a Best-Selling Author Her Life Back
Best-selling author Rachel struggled with debilitating concussion symptoms for almost a year. UPMC’s concussion team designed a program to help her recover. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Jumper’s Knee and Sports: How Repetitive Motion Can Impact Your Knee Health
Jumper's knee, or patellar tendonitis, is a common overuse injury in athletes in running and jumping sports. Learn causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Michelle’s Story: Targeted Treatment to Address Concussion
After a concussion abroad, Michelle found relief at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program, where Dr. Burley helped her on the path to a full recovery. Read More
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
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Article - 5 Minute Read
What Does a Torn ACL Feel Like?
Learn about how to tell if you tore your ACL and how doctors treat ACL tears. If you have an ACL tear, prompt treatment can help prevent a worse injury. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Exercises to Strengthen Your Hamstrings After a Strain
Hamstring strains are common among athletes and active people. Most don't need surgery and will heal with rest. Exercises can help to prevent re-injury. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
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Article - 6 Minute Read
Milan’s Story: How Surgery, Rehab at UPMC Helped Him Return to the Ice
Milan, a men's hockey player at Chatham University, has undergone multiple shoulder injuries and a hip injury. Each time, UPMC helped him return to the ice. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
