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Infographic: A Heads Up on Preventing Sports Injuries

June 24, 2015

Concussions happen even when wearing a helmet. It's a common myth that sports helmets can prevent concussions. Learn about different sports helmets. Read More

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Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: baseball helmet, batting helmet, concussion myths, football helmet, head injury, helmet safety, hockey helmet, infographic, nascar helmet, rethink concussions, sports helmet, traumatic brain injury, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program

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Soccer Concussion Injuries

May 27, 2015

Soccer is generally a safe sport, but injuries can still happen. Learn ways to minimize the risk and effects of concussions sustained in soccer. Read More

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Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: Coach Category 3, concussion, concussion evaluation, concussion treatment, head injury, soccer

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Marathon Preparation Questions and Answers

May 15, 2015

New and even experienced runners marathon runners have questions when preparing for a race. Find answers to some popular questions or ask your own! Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: Brittany Patterson, Dick's Sporting Goods, Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, Kathleen Nachazel, marathon, marathon training, pittsburgh marathon, Ron DeAngelo, running, UPMC Health Plan Half Marathon

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Running Gear for Long Distance Training and Marathon Race Day

May 5, 2015

The right marathon training and race day gear can help you feel well-suited to get the most out of each mile. Learn how to choose your next running outfit. Learn More

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Tagged with: Marathon; Running; Long Distance; Clothing; Running Clothing, running gear

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Marathon Training 101 – Part 3

May 3, 2015

With May 3 just weeks away you're in the home stretch of your marathon training. Find out what to do during the last stretch of training and afterwards. Learn More

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Tagged with: marathon training, race day, race recovery, the Pittsburgh Marathon

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Mike McDade, Professional Motocross Athlete, Tours UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program

April 30, 2015

Take a tour of the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program with Mike McDade, a professional motocross athlete, and learn more about concussion evaluation. Watch Now

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Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: baseline testing, concussion, concussion symptoms, motocross, vestibular ocular motor screening

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Marathon Bloggers Report on March Progress

April 30, 2015

Find out how our marathon bloggers are doing as they close in on the Pittsburgh Marathon. Read More

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Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, half marathon, marathon bloggers, running

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Medical Mondays: Sport Injuries

April 20, 2015

Learn about common sports injuries such as ACL tears, stress fractures, and shin splints in this edition of Medical Mondays Learn More

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Tagged with: acl reconstruction, acl recovery, acl tear, arm injury, baseball, concussion, ice, knee injury, shin splints, sport, sports injuries, sports medicine, stress fractures

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How to Use Cross Training for Marathon Prep

April 18, 2015

Training for a half or full marathon with a spring race day means the majority of your training falls in the winter. Learn how cross training can help. Learn More

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Tagged with: cross training, cycling, indoors, marathon, running, swimming, training, training indoors