Search Results for: stretching
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Matt’s Story: Runner Recovers from Achilles Tendon Injury with Physical Therapy
Matt loves to run so much that in August 2020 he ran 21 marathons in 21 days. But he came out of it with an Achilles tendon injury.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Hip Flexor Stretches: How Can They Help?
Loosen overworked hip flexors with these 5 stretches to decrease tightness and extend the hip's range of motion.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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How to Heal Shin Splints
If you've ever gone running and felt an intense pain along your shin bone, you may have experienced shin splints.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Karen’s Story: How Functional Exercises Helped Her Get Back on the Bike
A 2020 snow-plowing accident led to so much pain in Karen's arm that she struggled to eat and sleep. Here's how functional exercises helped.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories
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Stretches for Dancers: Why It Matters
Flexibility is a key component to great dancing. Find out what dancers need to know about stretching to increase their performance.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Can Your Joints Really Predict the Weather?
Can your joints really predict the weather? Are fish oil supplements good for bone health? Albert Lin, MD, Chief of Shoulder Surgery and Associate Chief of Sports Medicine at UPMC weighs in on some old wives tales and lists some simple things you can do to promote joint health.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Sprains, Tendonitis, Bursitis, and More: Do You Know the Difference?
Sprains, strains, fractures, tendonitis, and bursitis are all orthopaedic injuries. But all are different. Learn the basics of each condition.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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A Few Key Reasons to See a Primary Care Sports Medicine Doctor
From tendonitis, osteoarthritis, and concussion to well visits and injury prevention, here are 7 reasons why you might see a sports medicine doctor.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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What Causes Flat Feet in Children?
It's normal for babies and toddlers to have flat feet. But contrary to popular belief, it's not always something all children will simply outgrow.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics