Sports Medicine

The more you know about sports-related injuries, the better your chance of avoiding them or recovering from them successfully. Hear from UPMC Sports Medicine experts about the conditions facing athletes and active people, including symptoms and treatment options, as well as tips for nutrition, training, performance, and more.

Here, you’ll find information about:

Avoiding Cold-Weather Running Injuries.
The Role of Primary Care Sports Medicine in Return to Play.
Stretches for Dancers.
Solo Basketball Workouts You Can Do at Home.
Strengthening Exercises to Stabilize the Knees.
Seeking Care for Tendonitis.
Expert Tips for Marathon Recovery.
How to Prevent Throwing Injuries.
Much more.

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Megan’s Story: A Physician Assistant’s Journey from ACL Injury to Recovery

January 30, 2020

“I definitely saw improvements every single week. " Learn more about Megan's journey to UPMC Sports Medicine due to an ACL injury. Read More

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Suffering from Runner’s Foot Problems? Here’s How to Care for Calluses

January 28, 2020

Are you are suffering from runner's foot problems? A very common issue for runners is calluses. Here are ideas for prevention and treatment. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: calluses, foot conditions, removing calluses, runner's foot problems
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UCL Injury? You May Need Tommy John Surgery

January 27, 2020

Learn the symptoms of a UCL injury and tips to prevent one, so you can avoid needing UCL reconstruction — also known as Tommy John surgery. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: tommy john surgery, ucl injury, ucl injury symptoms
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Running Assessment: For Runners at All Levels

January 9, 2020

Running assessments are ideal for runners who would like to better their overall performance and form, while also preventing injury. Learn more from the experts at UPMC Sports Medicine Read More

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Sidelined By Concussion: Rethinking The Restful Approach To Recovery

December 27, 2019

While rest and refraining from activities may be part of the equation, we know that the best form of recovery is active treatment. Read More

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Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: brain injury, concussion, concussion 101, concussion management, depression, mood, neuromythology, patience, rest, sleep
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Pediatric Sports Injury: What to Watch for in Young Athletes

December 16, 2019

Fall school sports are in full swing. Learn how to respond if your child sustains a pediatric sports injury. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: orthopedics, sports injuries, sports medicine, youth sports
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Treating a Sports-Related Pediatric Injury

December 10, 2019

It's September, which means it's time to go back to school and back to sports! Here's how to recognize and treat a sports-related pediatric injury. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: back to school, Growth plate injury, pediatric injury, sports medicine
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Running Tips for Beginners: How Newbies Can Get Started

November 14, 2019

Looking to start a running routine? Check out our running tips for beginners so you can get all the benefits of running without risking injury. Watch Now

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: beginners, exercise, running safety, sports medicine
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How a Professional Athlete’s Achilles Tendon Injury Led to UPMC: Tanith’s Story

October 18, 2019

Learn about Tanith's journey to the UPMC Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and UPMC Sports Medicine. Read More

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Categorized as: Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
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