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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

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

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