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How to Wrap a Sprained Ankle

January 13, 2017

Spraining your ankle can be painful and stressful. Here's how to wrap a sprained ankle and how to treat your injury. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
Tagged with: ankle sprain, common injuries, injury prevention, injury treatment, joint pain, sports injuries
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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

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
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Common Sports Injuries: Football

July 14, 2015

Football is a high-contact and high-energy sport that can result in injuries. Learn more about these injuries and how to prevent them. Learn More

Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: Aaron Mares, Ankle injuries, common injuries, football, injuries, sports medicine, University of Pittsburgh
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6 Tips for Preventing and Handling Falls

December 20, 2014

Learn more about how to prevent falls and when to seek help if you do by reviewing our easy tips, and check out our infographic to help handle falls. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Safety
Tagged with: common injuries, fall prevention, Geriatric Services, infographic, injuries, medical mondays, tips, traumatic brain injury, UPMC Trauma Care System
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What Are Stress Fractures?

May 22, 2014

Stress fractures are some of the most common injuries that occur in athletes. Discover tips to prevent stress fractures. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: Aaron Mares, common injuries, foot, injuries, injury, leg, MRI, stress fractures

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Baseball Arm Injuries: Staying Safe on the Playing Field

April 15, 2014

There are many arm injuries hat can result from playing baseball. Learn more about different types of baseball arm injuries and treatment options. Learn More

Categorized as: Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: arm injuries, baseball, baseball injuries, common injuries, Little League, little league elbow, Mark Baratz, medial collateral ligament, osteoporosis, shoulder injuries

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How to Prevent These Common Basketball Injuries

Common Sports Injuries: Football

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