Search Results for: concussions
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Pediatric Sports Injury: What to Watch for in Young Athletes
Fall school sports are in full swing. Learn how to respond if your child sustains a pediatric sports injury.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Common Soccer Injuries: The Top Conditions to Know
Learn more about common soccer injuries, including sprains, strains, and fractures, to protect yourself from injury on the field.Read More
Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
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How Hockey Star Amanda Kessel Got Back on the Ice After Concussion
Learn more about how world-renowned athlete Amanda Kessel got back on the ice after sustaining a concussion with the help of UPMC Sports Medicine.Watch Now
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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After a Concussion – The Value of Returning to Work
Returning to work after a concussion can help patients "retrain" their vestibular systems, which helps restore cognitive abilities.Read More
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program: Meet Brandon Gillie, PhD
A native of southwestern Pennsylvania, Dr. Gillie received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Pittsburgh in 2010.Read More
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
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Common Cheerleading Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Cheerleading causes two-thirds of major injuries in female athletes. Preventative measures can help avoid these injuries. Learn more about staying safe on the court or sidelines.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Concussion Risk Factors: Delaying the Road to Recovery
Learn about some pre-existing conditions that can increase the chances of sustaining a concussion or having a longer recovery.Watch Now
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Figure Skating Injuries: How to Stay Safe on the Ice
Figure skating injuries aren't uncommon. Learn how you can treat and prevent them with UPMC Sports Medicine.Read More
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
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Match Concussion Trajectories and Triggers
There are six different clinical trajectories, or types, of concussion and each type has specific triggers that bring on symptoms. Learn more.Watch Now
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine