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Article - 3 Minute Read
Recovering from Hand and Wrist Injuries
From jammed and dislocated fingers to wrist sprains and breaks to conditions like tendonitis, learn the most common hand and wrist injuries that doctors see. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
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Get The Facts About ACL Injuries
ACL injuries are common, especially for athletes. Find out what to do if you hurt your knee and how to prevent such injuries. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Amelia’s Story: Traveling from Australia to Pittsburgh for Concussion Treatment
When a concussion made life miserable, Amelia traveled to Pittsburgh from Australia to visit the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program. Read More
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Return to Play After Back-to-Back ACL Injuries: Luke’s Story
For some young athletes, an ACL tear might mean the end of competitive play. But Luke was confident he'd come back from his injury because he'd done it before. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Athlete Heart Rate: When Is It Too High?
Monitoring your heart rate helps you know how hard you're exercising. Learn how to calculate your resting heart rate and maximum heart rate. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Quiz
Quiz: Do You Know the Types of Concussion?
Researchers at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program have identified six different types of concussions. Get the facts. Start Quiz
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Quiz
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