Search Results for: runners
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Mark’s Story: Nasal Breathing to Increase Performance and Decrease Stress
Mark, a triathlete and cross country/track coach, went through breathing exercises with Ron DeAngelo at UPMC Sports Medicine to improve his performance.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Runner Survives Heart Attack During Half Marathon: Greg’s Story
When Greg suffered a heart attack and went into cardiac arrest during a half-marathon, UPMC employees jumped in to help. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Can You Exercise Too Much? What Excessive Exercise Does to Your Body
Find out how exercising too much, too often, or with poor form can lead to injury, and worsen preexisting health problems.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Feeling Fatigued? Why It Could be Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)
Athletes that regularly experience fatigue, stress fractures, or decreased endurance, may be suffering from relative energy deficiency in sport, or RED-S.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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What Causes Foot Arch Pain?
Plantar fasciitis, flat feet, posterior tibial tendonitis, and Achilles tendonitis can all cause foot arch pain.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Article - 8 Minute Read
Tips for Running Your First Marathon
When you're training to run your first marathon, the right tips can help you avoid injuries and enjoy the experience. Learn more from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Causes of Ankle Pain After Running and Treatment Options
Discover the causes of ankle pain after running, how to reduce ankle pain while running, and other treatment options.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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John’s Story: Running a Marathon After Meniscus Surgery
John's torn meniscus threatened to derail his marathon plans so he turned to the experts at UPMC Sports Medicine.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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How Anxiety Can Affect Sports Performance and How to Combat It
Sports performance anxiety can impact anywhere between 30 percent to 60 percent of athletes. Learn how to combat it.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine