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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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Top 3 Underutilized Performance Foods for Marathoners
Are you preparing for a marathon? Check out the three most-underutilized foods that can boost performance. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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The Best Remedies for a Stiff Neck
Whether that sore, tight feeling is new or recurring, these are the best remedies for a stiff neck.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Running Tips for Beginners: How Newbies Can Get Started
Looking to start a running routine? Check out our running tips for beginners so you can get all the benefits of running without risking injury.Watch Now
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Sports Medicine
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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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Getting Back in the Game After Lisfranc Injury
Are you at risk of a Lisfranc injury? Find out more about this injury of the bones of the foot and how it's diagnosed and treated.Read More
Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
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The Difference Between Overtraining and Overuse
Overuse injuries in runners happen because of poor mechanics, but overtraining also has a role in developing injuries. Learn the difference between overuse and overtraining in our blog!Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Healthy Diets for College Students: How to Eat Well on Campus
Eating healthy in college isn't impossible. Make your health a priority this semester with our advice on healthy diets for college students.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Fitness, Living and Wellness, Men's Health, New Here, Nutrition, Pediatrics, Women's Health
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10 Tips for Race Day: DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon and UPMC Health Plan Half Marathon
Whether you’re an experienced runner or looking to cross the finish line for the first time, follow these tips from UPMC Sports Medicine.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine