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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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Jim’s Cardiac Rehab Story
In less than a year, Jim Flynn has lost more than 30 pounds, and his blood sugar and A1c levels have improved to the point where he no longer needs medication. His path to a healthier lifestyle, however, started with a heart attack in March. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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What Happens After Prostate Surgery?
If you have prostate cancer, your doctor may recommend surgery to remove part or all of your prostate. Here's what to expect after surgery.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Prostate Cancer, Urology
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Open (Compound) Leg Fracture: Treatment and Recovery
An open or compound bone fracture is a break in which the bone pierces the skin. Learn more from the experts at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Should You Get Hip Replacement Surgery?
Hip replacement surgery is one of the most commonly performed joint replacement operations. Learn more from UPMC experts.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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How to Treat Urinary Incontinence
Many women suffer in silence because they're too embarrassed to talk about it. There are many ways to treat urinary incontinence, and only a few are surgical.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
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Do You Need to Do a Workout Cooldown?
The science on workout cool downs is questionable. But there may still be benefits to taking a few minutes at the end of a hard workout to recover.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Back on the Slopes After a Heart Attack
At 47, Russ Graswick never expected a heart attack. But after care at UPMC Passavant, he's back to skiing the double-black diamonds.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Return to Care Q&A with Brian Hagen, VP of UPMC Sports Medicine
As sports teams consider a return to play amid COVID-19 and patients return to in-person care after postponing essential treatment, we are sitting down with Brian F. Hagen, DPT, MS, OCS, FAAOMPT, administrator and vice president of UPMC Sports Medicine and the UPMC Centers for Rehab Services, to ask some important questions that may be on your mind.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine