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How to Prevent Throwing Injuries
Repeated throwing — like the kind that happens in baseball, softball, or football — puts athletes at risk of overuse injuries.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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School Safety: What You Need to Know About Schools and COVID-19
Schools are considering reopening amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what you need to know about possible ways to limit the risk of COVID-19 spread.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Returning to College Sports Safely Amid COVID-19
To lower the risk of COVID-19 spread in college sports, a multidisciplinary team of UPMC experts developed the Return to Sports Playbook. The playbook provides guidelines for college sports teams to keep student-athletes, coaches, staff, and others safe from COVID-19. It covers topics like social distancing, sanitation, personal protective equipment, and travel.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Returning to Youth Sports Safely Amid COVID-19
As many youth sports organizations prepare to begin practicing and playing again, UPMC has guidelines on how to keep players and coaches safe from COVID-19.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Returning to High School Sports Safely Amid COVID-19
To help reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread in high school athletics, a multidisciplinary team of experts at UPMC developed a Return to Sports Playbook. The playbook sets guidelines for high schools to bring back sports while keeping athletes, coaches, fans, and other participants safe.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Injury Prevention for Weekend Warriors
Ankle sprains, hamstring strains, shin splints, and slipped discs are among just a few common injuries athletes may experience. However, “weekend warriors”—or people who participate in athletic activities only on weekends or in their spare time—may be at increased risk of developing overuse injuries caused by repetitive motions. What types of injuries are common in…Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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What Is Runner’s Ankle?
If you've injured your ankle while running, you may need to see a doctor who can recommend the right runner's ankle treatment for you. Learn more from the experts at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Sidelined By Concussion: Rethinking The Restful Approach To Recovery
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
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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High Heat? Check the Backseat!
Temperatures may be cool outside, yet the heat inside a closed car can climb quickly. Take these steps to prevent a heat-related tragedy.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness