Search Results for: fitness
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Exertion Therapy Q&A with Physical Therapist Tori Kochick
Tori Kochick, DPT, answers a few of the most commonly asked questions about exertion therapy. Learn how this treatment option can help concussion recovery.Read More
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Weight Loss Surgery and Mental Health
Significant weight loss transformations can bring about a variety of emotions. Learn how weight loss surgery can affect your mental health.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Here’s How You Can Stay Heart-Healthy on Vacation
While you're traveling, your heart may be the last thing on your mind, but it's important to make heart-healthy choices. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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5 Ways Walking Helps Your Heart
Regular walking can benefit your heart — and overall health — in many ways. Learn more about how this simple activity can transform your heart health.Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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Videos
Video: After Back Pain, YouTube Star Back in Front of the Camera
Back pain almost sidelined Paul Eugene from his popular YouTube show. Learn how UPMC got him back in front the camera.Watch Now
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Rehabilitation
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How a NASA-Created Anti-Gravity Treadmill Improves Rehab
Anti-gravity treadmills help patients exercise nearly weightlessly and pain-free, enhancing their rehabilitation experience.Read More
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
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Surgery Optimization
Improving your health before surgery can reduce your risk for surgical complications and help you recover faster after surgery. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Life After Hip Replacement: Mark’s Story
Mark Turley, 55, was an avid runner with four half-marathons under his belt, when persistent pain in his groin sidelined his fitness regimen.Read More
Categorized as: Orthopaedics
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UPMC Tried the Plank Challenge, and This Is What Happened
Members of the UPMC marketing team took up the "office plank challenge." Find out if daily planking actually boosted their core strength.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness