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    6 Tips to Prevent Injury from the Athletic Trainers at UPMC Sports Medicine

    March 15, 2018

    To help young athletes stay in the game and avoid injury, here are some tips from the athletic trainers from UPMC Sports Medicine. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: athletics, injury prevention, sports medicine

    Learn more about preventing injuries in sports with these tips
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    Sports Medicine Academy: Fall Sports

    September 7, 2017

    From injury prevention, sports performance and everything in between to help you perform your best. Learn More

    Categorized as: Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: athletics, fall sports, sport safety, sports med academy, sports medicine

    Stay safe this fall with this edition of UPMC Fall Sports Med Academy
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    Maximize Your Run by Getting Good Rest

    April 2, 2017

    When you’re not getting enough sleep at night, your run suffers, and your chance of injury and illness increases. Read more here. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: athletics, marathon training, marathons, running, sleep health, sports medicine, training

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    Triathlon Training Essentials: Exercise, Refueling, and More

    August 10, 2016

    These strength and cardio triathlon training exercises will help you maximize your performance on race day. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: athletics, cardio training, fitness tips, sports medicine, strength training, triathlon, triathlon training

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    How One Weightlifter Got Back in the Game

    July 20, 2016

    After a shoulder injury sidelined his training, Mike got back to weightlifting with the help of UPMC Sports Medicine. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: athletics, shoulder injury, sports injury, sports medicine, UPMC Sports Medicine, weightlifting

    Learn more about sports medicine and injury recovery at UPMC
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    How to Prevent Common Golf Injuries

    June 21, 2016

    These common golf injuries could strike the next time you hit the links. Learn how you can stay healthy--and stay in the game. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: athletics, golf, infographic, injury prevention, sports injury, sports medicine

    Find out more about these common golf injuries
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    Sports Performance Programs Help Athletes Get Back in the Game

    October 10, 2015

    Dedicated athletes understand that even solo sports require a supportive team. That's where sports performance programs come in. Learn more. Learn More

    Categorized as: Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: athletics, exercise-related injuries, injuries, sports medicine, sports performance, training services

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