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    5 Ways to Prevent Basketball Injuries

    September 25, 2016

    Basketball is associated with more than 1.6 million injuries each year. Learn how to prevent injuries on the court with this guide. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: basketball, basketball injuries, sports injuries, sports medicine

    Young woman playing basketball outdoors
  • Article - 5 Minute Read

    Basketball Q&A with Athletic Trainer Sean Rentler

    August 7, 2016

    A UPMC Sports Medicine athletic trainer has tips on how you can improve your basketball game and stay safe on the court. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: athletic trainer, back to school, basketball, basketball injuries, sports medicine

    Learn how you can prevent common basketball injuries
  • Article - 4 Minute Read

    How to Prevent These Common Basketball Injuries

    April 1, 2016

    Learn about common basketball injuries, including ankle sprains, achilles tendonitis, patellar tendonitis, muscle strains, ACL tears, and finger injuries. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: back to school, basketball, basketball injuries, common basketball injuries, common injuries, common knee injury, Finger Injuries, Patellar Tendonitis, sports-related injuries, strain

    Learn more about common basketball injuries
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    Pros and Cons of Youth Sports Participation

    February 1, 2016

    A well-structured and organized youth sports program can provide many benefits and positive experiences for young athletes. Learn more. Learn More

    Categorized as: Fitness, Pediatrics, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: basketball, golf, hockey, soccer, swimming, tennis, youth sports participation

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    Keeping Your Kids Active In the Winter

    January 19, 2015

    See our tips below for fun indoor—and a few outdoor for those who wish to brave the cold—ideas for keeping your kids active in the winter. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

    Categorized as: Fitness, Pediatrics

    Tagged with: active, basketball, bowling, energy, exercise, frostbite, gymnastics, ice skating, kids, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, swimming, wellness center, winter, winter sports teams

    kids skating
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    Supportive Shoes: Shoe Buying Tips for Athletes

    September 9, 2014

    Review this infographic to help choose your next pair of shoes for your favorite physical activities and to learn the benefits of each type of shoe. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: arch, basketball, field, hiking, running, shoe fit, sports, walking

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