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Get Up to Speed on Primary Care Sports Medicine
Elizabeth Herrman, DO, osteopathic physician with UPMC Sports Medicine, helps athletes and active individuals get back to their sport following an injury.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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What Is the Senior Flu Shot?
Older adults are more likely to develop complications from flu than younger adults. Getting the senior flu shot reduces your risk of catching flu this season.Read More
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Senior Health
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Flu Shot
The flu shot plays an essential role in protecting you, your family, and your community from illness. This year, that's truer than ever.Watch Now
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Why Getting the Flu Shot Is More Important Than Ever
Even though the flu shot cannot prevent COVID-19, the pandemic makes it more important than ever to get the flu vaccine. Here's why.Read More
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z
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Common Fastpitch Softball Pitching Injuries
Injuries among fastpitch softball pitchers are on the rise. Learn about the six most common fastpitch softball pitching injuries.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Seeking Emergency and Urgent Care Unrelated to COVID-19
If you were not exposed to COVID-19, but you have emergency or urgent care needs, it’s important you don’t put off medically necessary care.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness
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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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Common Wrestling Injuries and How to Prevent Them
A recent report published by the CDC revealed that injuries from men's college wrestling actually outnumber those from football. Learn more from the experts at UPMC.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