Search Results for: concussions
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Kevin’s Story: Tennessee Man Finds Hope for Concussion Recovery in Pittsburgh
While enjoying a night out with his soon-to-be wife in October 2019, Kevin Stone, 39, of Georgetown, Tennessee, took a bad fall that left him with a broken ankle and a concussion.Read More
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine, UPMC Stories
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UPMC Sports Medicine Return to Play After Concussion
Concussions are complex injuries, which require careful assessments, diagnosis, and management for proper treatment and eventual return to sport. Experts at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program have spent more than two decades perfecting the diagnosis and management of concussions through active treatment.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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UPMC Sports Medicine Return to Play: Pediatric Concussion
Concussions are treatable injuries, especially in young athletes, if treatment is received early on by a concussion expert.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Knee Replacement Q&A with Robert Richards Jr., MD
As you grow older, you may find that your knees are starting to hurt. While joint pain is not uncommon, it can begin to interfere with one’s quality of life if the knee pain continues to progress. If left untreated, it may result in the need for a knee replacement. To learn more about knee…Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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A Team Approach: Sports Medicine Providers Across the Board
Each sports medicine provider's specialty is important. Learn about each providers' expertise and how they use a team approach — working together to get you back to doing what you love safer and sooner.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Meet Your Local Central PA Sports Medicine Providers
In central Pennsylvania, UPMC has a team of sports medicine providers who work with area schools and colleges. They help athletes regain their strength and agility after a sports-related injury and understand the importance of the recovery process. Below, they answer questions about their role on the sidelines and personal experience in working with young competitors.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Comprehensive Sports Medicine Services In Central Pennsylvania
In central Pennsylvania, UPMC offers comprehensive services to help people of all ages and skill levels recover from and prevent sports-related injuries. Athletes may be prone to a variety of injuries or conditions including fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains, tendonitis, overtraining injuries, and degenerative diseases.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Zack’s Story: Canadian College Student Finds Concussion Relief
Ottawa native Zack had just begun his first semester of college in 2016 when he sustained his first serious concussion.Read More
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine, UPMC Stories
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John’s Story: Concussion Care From the Comfort of Home
John was enjoying a horseback ride on a ranch just north of Dallas, Texas, in November 2020 when, suddenly, his horse took a tumble.Read More
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine