Search Results for: exercises
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Katie’s Story: A Mother’s Journey from Hip Injury to Half Ironman
Katie, an active wife and mother of three with a passion for physical fitness, is an athlete. In the fall of 2016, Katie, 37, was almost 800 miles into a yearlong 1,000-mile running challenge when her right hip began to hurt.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
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Italy-Bound Goalkeeper Trains with Sports Performance: Niko’s Story
After playing at a community college Division I level for two years, Niko transferred to Point Park University (PPU) to finish out his college career. As PPU’s team physician and athletic trainers (ATs) are provided by UPMC Sports Medicine, Niko was able to receive medical advice and referrals from them to treat his injuries and help improve his mobility and performance.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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One Doctor’s Tips: Staying Healthy While Staying at Home
America is moving toward a new normal as we battle the COVID 19 pandemic. Some of my patients have asked me how they can maintain their health during this time. These are my top ten tips for staying healthy while staying at home:Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness
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How to Stay Active During COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic might be making it difficult to stay active. Learn how to stay active outdoors or in your own home.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness, Safety
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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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Stay Active at Home with Stretches from Sports Performance
Does being cooped up in the house have you feeling blue? A little exercise can go a long way to replenish your endorphins and help you start feeling upbeat again.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Stay Active at Home With Warmups From Sports Performance
These warmups require no equipment and only a few feet of floor space, making them the perfect at-home routineRead More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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What Is Phantom Pain?
After amputation, patients can feel pain in both their remaining limb and the amputated part. Learn more about phantom pain from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Coping with Amputation, Emotionally and Physically
Amputation, whether it’s a limb or a toe, can be a difficult and traumatic experience. And everyone copes differently. Learn more from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation