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50 Phenoms: How a Student Overcame a Traumatic Spinal Injury
Ryan Kolonich suffered a severe spinal injury while skiing in high school. But spinal surgery and rehab helped him recover.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, UPMC Stories
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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
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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
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Concussion: The Basics
A concussion is a mild form of a traumatic brain injury. Learn about the symptoms, treatment, and effects of concussion.Read More
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms: High School Football Star Turns Injury to Inspiration
A football injury left Baldwin High School's Jay Morrison unable to lift his right arm and ended his football career. But he didn't let it stop him.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Sports Medicine, UPMC Stories
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Dropping the Beat on Sickle Cell Disease
Follow along as former NFL linebacker Ryan Shazier talks with Julian about his journey with overcoming sickle cell disease.Watch Now
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Teaming Up to Beat Kidney Failure
Omar Foster needed a kidney desperately. His best friend and workout partner Clay Moorefield stepped up and donated his kidney to help save Omar’s life. After that, Clay and Omar worked together in the gym to get back to full strength. Today they’re closer than ever and hope to be an inspiration to others. Learn more about Clay and Omar’s story on Episode 3 of Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Overcoming a Traumatic Car Crash
Paula was an active 60-year-old who played hoops in the National Senior Games before a terrible car accident in 2016. Hear how she rebounded.Watch Now
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms: Learning to Cope After a Devastating Crash
Paula Franetti was seriously injured when a speeding driver ran a red light, blindsiding her. Learn how Paula later drove her own recovery.Watch Now
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, UPMC Stories