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Treatment for Sprained or Fractured Wrists

June 14, 2018

When you hurt your wrist, the first step is determining if you need fractured or sprained wrist treatment. Find out the differences here. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

Categorized as: Sports Medicine

Tagged with: fractures, injury, sports medicine, sprains

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Why Do Our Bodies Swell? 12 Surprising Reasons

November 29, 2016

Swelling, also known as edema, is the name for an increase in size or change in shape of an area of the body. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: generalized swelling, injury, insect bites, internal swelling, localized swelling, redness, swelling

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Do It Right: Exercises That Can Cause Injury

July 12, 2015

Any type of physical activity or exercise comes with the risk of injury. Learn how proper form and technique can prevent unnecessary pain and injury. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: exercise, injuries, injury, O, pain, rotator cuff injury, The Oprah Magazine, UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex, workout

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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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FAQs: Treating Musculoskeletal Pain Without Medication

February 13, 2015

Are you experiencing aching or stiffness in your bones or joints? You may be suffering from musculoskeletal pain. Learn about the symptoms and treatments. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Categorized as: Rehabilitation

Tagged with: acupuncture, back pain, bone aches, chiropractic, chronic pain, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, fatigue, injury, Megan Cortazzo, muscle aches, musculoskeletal pain, pain

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How to Wrap a Sprained Wrist or Ankle

January 31, 2015

Discover how to wrap a sprained wrist or ankle with the help of Dr. Heather Rosen, medical director of UPMC Urgent Care North Huntingdon, Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Safety

Tagged with: ankle, ankle sprain, how to, injury, sprain, video, wrap, wrist, wrist sprain

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Holiday Hazards: Keeping Your Kids Safe This Season

December 17, 2014

The holidays are a time for family, friends, and festivities. Find some tips to help keep kids safe during the holiday season. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety

Tagged with: button batteries, christmas lights, family health, holiday safety, injury, pediatrics, UPMC

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Hiking Safety Steps to Keep on Trail

September 1, 2014

Discover tips and tricks to stay healthy and safe while hiking. Find a list of supplies to bring in your backpack with you while on a long hike. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

Categorized as: Fitness, Safety

Tagged with: energy-rich foods, hiking, injury, safety, sprains

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Tip Sheet: Concussion Signs and Symptoms Evaluation

August 3, 2014

Each year, nearly 3 million sports and recreation-related concussions occur. Review this on-field evaluation sheet and learn about the signs and symptoms. Learn More

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: coach, concussion, concussion myths, head injury, injury, Jonathan French PsyD, orientation, sports