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    8 Tips to Prevent ACL Injuries

    September 8, 2016

    When the ACL tears, your knee can become unstable and may buckle or give way. Follow these tips to stay healthy from practice to play. Learn More

    Categorized as: Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: ACL, acl exercises, athletes, injury prevention, sports medicine

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    ACL Surgery Recovery: What to Expect Before and After Reconstruction

    April 16, 2015

    ACL surgery recovery takes at least 6 months in most cases to get back to your active lifestyle. Surgery and rehabilitation are key. View Infographic

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

    Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: ACL, acl injury, acl reconstruction, acl reconstruction surgery, acl recovery, acl surgery, medical mondays, physical therapy

    ACL Surgery Recovery
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    Build Strength and Stability to Prevent Knee Injuries

    April 14, 2015

    ACL injuries can be not only painful, but limit performance in sports in the future. Keeping your knee strong is key to preventing devastating injury. Learn More

    Categorized as: Fitness, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: ACL, acl exercises, acl injury, acl tear, knee, knee injury, ligament, medical mondays, torn acl, torn ligament

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    What Is ACL Reconstruction Surgery?

    April 5, 2015

    ACL reconstruction surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that uses grafts to reconstruct the torn ligament. Learn what to expect from procedure. Learn More

    Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: ACL, acl injury, acl reconstruction, acl surgery, acl tear, blood clots, knee injury, medical monday, medical mondays, surgery

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    ACL Tear Symptoms and Treatment Options

    April 3, 2015

    You should seek treatment quickly if you have an ACL tear to have the best possible recovery. Know the signs and your treatment options for your ACL injury Learn More

    Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: ACL, acl exercises, acl injury, acl injury symptoms, acl recovery, acl rehabilitation, acl repair, acl surgery, acl tear, acl tear symptoms, injury, medical mondays, physical therapy

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    Preventing Injuries on the Slopes

    January 27, 2014

    Check out UPMC Sports Medicine's tips for preventing skiing injuries this winter by getting your body prepared in advance. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: ACL, ACL Injury Prevention Program, athletes, downhill skiing, endurance, flexibility, knee injuries, National Ski Patrol Responsibility Code

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