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Physical Therapy for Young Athletes After Injury
An estimated 60 million children and young adults in the U.S. play at least one sport, according to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). While the benefits of being active tend to outweigh the risks, physical activity still presents opportunities for sports-related injuries. In the event of an accident, physical therapy for young athletes can…Read More
Categorized as: 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
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Megan’s Story: A Physician Assistant’s Journey from ACL Injury to Recovery
“I definitely saw improvements every single week. " Learn more about Megan's journey to UPMC Sports Medicine due to an ACL injury.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine, UPMC Stories
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UCL Injury? You May Need Tommy John Surgery
Learn the symptoms of a UCL injury and tips to prevent one, so you can avoid needing UCL reconstruction — also known as Tommy John surgery.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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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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Treating a Sports-Related Pediatric Injury
It's September, which means it's time to go back to school and back to sports! Here's how to recognize and treat a sports-related pediatric injury.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: After Injury, Would This Young Soccer Star Ever Play Again?
Lindsey Buczkowski suffered a severe FOOT injury during a high school soccer game. She worked hard to recover and get back to the field.Watch Now
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms: Injury No Match for Soccer Player’s Spirit
Lindsey Buczkowski was making a regular move when something irregular happened: Her foot didn’t move with her. She went down with a Lisfranc injury. Learn more about Lindsey’s story in the second episode of Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms.Watch Now
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, UPMC Stories
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‘Stronger Than I Was Before:’ Erin’s Comeback After ACL, MCL, and Meniscus Injury
Despite the setback of her knee injury, Dr. Vyas was confident that Erin would be back on the soccer field to play during her junior year.Watch Now
Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine