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5 Tips and Tricks to Prevent a Walking Injury

July 25, 2014

Although walking is an effective lifelong workout option, it sometimes results in injury. Read some helpful tips to avoid injury and keep in step all year.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: aches, exercise, fitness, injury, plantar fasciitis, runner's knee, shin splints, sports medicine, sprains, strains, stress fracture, walking

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What Are Stress Fractures?

May 22, 2014

Whether you're an athlete or someone who enjoys fitness, learn more about stress fractures, how they are diagnosed, and find some tips for easy prevention.Learn More

Categorized as: Sports Medicine

Tagged with: Aaron Mares, common injuries, foot, injuries, injury, leg, MRI, stress fractures

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How to Properly Lift Items

May 16, 2014

Learn more about proper lifting techniques that will help protect your back against pain and injury. These tips will be helpful when lifting any object.Read More

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Categorized as: Fitness, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: back injury, back pain, Brian Caricato DPT, how to lift, injury, lifting, lifting techniques, rehabilitation

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6 Tips for Good Bone Health

May 14, 2014

Learn more about your bones and how they change over the course of a lifetime. Find some easy tips to keep your bones healthy.Read More

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Categorized as: Orthopaedics

Tagged with: fracturing, injuries, injury, orthopaedic surgery, osteoporosis, Vitamin D

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The Importance of Sports Physicals

May 10, 2014

Learn about the importance of sports physicals (PPE), the components of an exam, and how they maintain your child's safety through their love of the game.Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: abdominal mass, cardiovascular history, concussion, elbow dislocation, femur fracture, fever, general exam, heart conditions, injury, injury history, irregular heart beat, knee instability, medical history, PPE, sports physical, vitals signs

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Concussions: Academic Accommodations for Students

April 30, 2014

Concussions are brain injuries that require the body to rest to heal properly. Learn more about concussions, and academic accommodations for students.Read More

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Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: concussion, concussion myths, headaches, injury, Jonathan French PsyD, sports medicine, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program

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Recovery Time for Sprains and Strains

April 8, 2014

Your recovery time for sprains and strains is determined by many factors. Learn more about the signs of a full sprain or strain recovery.Read More

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Categorized as: Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: injury, pain, painful injuries, physical therapy, sprains, strains, Trevor Delaney

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Physical Therapy for Sprains and Strains

March 10, 2014

Sprains and strains are common injuries that may require medical attention. Learn more about the physical therapy process for your sprain or strain.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Centers for Rehab Services

Categorized as: Fitness, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: injury, pain, physical therapy, RICE, sprain, strain, Trevor Delaney DPT