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Article - 4 Minute Read
What Female Athletes Need to Know About Pelvic Health
According to Megan Glod, DPT, more people should consider their pelvic floor muscles when exercising. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Can You Exercise Too Much? What Excessive Exercise Does to Your Body
Exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Taking part in regular physical activities can help both your body and mind. However, it is also just as important to make sure you are exercising the right way. Working out too much, too often, or with poor form can lead to injury. It can also… Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Feeling Fatigued? Why It Could be Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)
If you’re an athlete regularly experiencing fatigue, stress fractures, or decreased endurance, relative energy deficiency in sport, or RED-S, may be the culprit. RED-S is low energy availability, or an energy imbalance created when an active person fails to meet the caloric intake required to match their level of physical activity. Simply put, RED-S can… Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Are Female Athletes More Prone to ACL Injuries?
ACL Injuries in the Female Athlete More women and girls than ever are participating in competitive sports. But emergency department statistics indicate that female athletes are more susceptible to tears of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) than males are. In fact, female athletes tear their ACLs at an alarmingly higher rate — 2 to 8… Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 6 Minute Read
Sarah’s Story: How the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program Changed the Life of an Oscar-Winning Writer and Director
More than three years after a fire extinguisher fell on her head, Canadian screenwriter-director and former actor and child star Sarah Polley was still struggling with crippling concussion symptoms. Learn how Sarah made a full recovery — and won an Oscar® for Women Talking — after receiving care from Michael “Micky” Collins, PhD, at the… Read More
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Dealing with Pain from Old Sports Injuries
Acute sports injuries can cause chronic pain later in life. Learn how you can manage the symptoms of chronic pain. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Damon’s Story: Returning from Injury and Reaching 1,000 Career Points
In 2021, Damon sustained a full tear of the ACL and meniscus in his left knee. Learn about his journey to UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 8 Minute Read
Tips for Running Your First Marathon
When you're training to run your first marathon, the right tips can help you avoid injuries and enjoy the experience. Learn more from UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Causes of Ankle Pain After Running and Treatment Options
Discover the causes of ankle pain after running, how to reduce ankle pain while running, and other treatment options. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
