Sports Medicine Articles and Information

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Returning to College Sports Safely Amid COVID-19

July 15, 2020

To lower the risk of COVID-19 spread in college sports, a multidisciplinary team of UPMC experts developed the Return to Sports Playbook. The playbook provides guidelines for college sports teams to keep student-athletes, coaches, staff, and others safe from COVID-19. It covers topics like social distancing, sanitation, personal protective equipment, and travel. Read More

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Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 4 Minute Read

Common Fastpitch Softball Pitching Injuries and Where They Strike

July 14, 2020

Injuries among fastpitch softball pitchers are on the rise. Learn about six of the most common fastpitch softball pitching injuries and where they strike. Read More

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Article - 5 Minute Read

Returning to Youth Sports Safely Amid COVID-19

July 9, 2020

As many youth sports organizations prepare to begin practicing and playing again, UPMC has guidelines on how to keep players and coaches safe from COVID-19. Read More

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Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: COVID-19
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Article - 6 Minute Read

Return to Care Q&A with Brian Hagen, VP of UPMC Sports Medicine

July 7, 2020

As sports teams consider a return to play amid COVID-19 and patients return to in-person care after postponing essential treatment, we are sitting down with Brian F. Hagen, DPT, MS, OCS, FAAOMPT, administrator and vice president of UPMC Sports Medicine and the UPMC Centers for Rehab Services, to ask some important questions that may be on your mind. Read More

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Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: COVID-19
Article - 5 Minute Read

Katie’s Story: A Mother’s Journey from Hip Injury to Half Ironman

July 6, 2020

Katie, an active wife and mother of three with a passion for physical fitness, is an athlete. In the fall of 2016, Katie, 37, was almost 800 miles into a yearlong 1,000-mile running challenge when her right hip began to hurt. Read More

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Article - 6 Minute Read

Returning to High School Sports Safely Amid COVID-19

July 1, 2020

To help reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread in high school athletics, a multidisciplinary team of experts at UPMC developed a Return to Sports Playbook. The playbook sets guidelines for high schools to bring back sports while keeping athletes, coaches, fans, and other participants safe. Read More

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Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: COVID-19
Article - 6 Minute Read

Staying Safe From COVID-19 During Youth Sports Practices and Games

June 30, 2020

As youth sports organizations prepare to return to play, UPMC has developed guidelines to keep practices and competitions safe from COVID-19. Read More

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Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: COVID-19
Article - 2 Minute Read

What Is UPMC’s Return to Sports Playbook?

June 26, 2020

As youth, high school, and college sports teams begin preparing to return to play, UPMC has developed guidelines to keep people safe from COVID-19. Read More

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Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: COVID-19
Article - 4 Minute Read

Louie’s Story: Sports Nutrition Helps Former Defensive Lineman on Weight Loss Journey

June 18, 2020

Sports nutrition helped a former collegiate defensive lineman manage his weight after years of bulking up for football. Read More

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