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Quiz: Academic Accommodations for Concussed Students
Take our UPMC quiz to test your knowledge on academic accommodations for students with concussions and learn more. Start Quiz
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Quiz: How Well Do You Know Concussion Terminology?
Concussion is a brain injury that causes a temporary loss of normal function. Think you know key concussion terms? Test your knowledge here. Start Quiz
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 53 Second Read
A Look Inside the Brain: Energy Crisis During Concussion
What happens inside the brain during a concussive injury? Find out how an energy crisis is created inside brain cells during concussion. Read More
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Tendon Repair After Athletic Injury: What to Expect
If you've torn a tendon because of an athletic injury or accident, you may need tendon repair surgery. Here's what you can expect. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Concussions?
Between 1.7 and 3 million sports- and recreation-related concussions happen each year. Test your knowledge about concussions with this quiz. Start Quiz
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Get Up to Speed on Primary Care Sports Medicine
Elizabeth Herrman, DO, osteopathic physician with UPMC Sports Medicine, helps athletes and active individuals get back to their sport following an injury. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 3 Minute Read
MCL Injuries: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery
Injuries to the medial collateral ligament in your knee are common among athletes, especially in contact sports. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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50 Phenoms: How a Pioneering Weightlifter Got Back on Her Feet
Brandi Darby overcame a pair of significant knee injuries to become the first legally blind competitor to place at a USA Weightlifting-sanctioned event. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine, UPMC Stories
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Indoor Training for Marathon Season
UPMC's own Aaron Mares, MD, primary care sports medicine physician, is Associate Medical Director for the Pittsburgh Marathon. He has developed indoor workout tips for treadmill survival, cross-training, and transitioning back outside when the weather gets warmer. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine