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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

    Why Do Our Bodies Swell?
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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

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