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Cancer Rehabilitation Puts Quality of Life First

October 14, 2019

Find out how cancer rehabilitation can help you maintain and restore your quality of life and your ability to perform daily activities. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Centers for Rehab Services
Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Gynecologic Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Prostate Cancer
Tagged with: cancer, cancer rehab, cancer rehabilitation, physical therapy, rehabilitation
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6 Frequently Asked Questions About Acupuncture

December 19, 2017

Acupuncture is rooted in the Daoist tradition, from more than 8,000 years ago. Read on to learn more about this procedure. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: acupuncture, rehabilitation
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Diastasis Recti: Dealing with Belly After Baby

November 27, 2017

After delivery, new moms may see or feel “diastasis recti,” a separation of the rectus abdominus muscles. Physical therapy can help you reduce this change. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Centers for Rehab Services
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: physical therapy, rehabilitation
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The Importance of Neck Strength

September 20, 2017

Learn why strengthening the neck muscles is part of any concussion rehabilitation plan at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, Concussion Athlete, concussion recovery, infographic, neck, neck muscles, neck strength, rehabilitation, sports injury, training
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Facts About Electrodiagnostic Medicine

September 11, 2017

Electrodiagnostic medicine uses neurophysiologic techniques to diagnose and treat patients with neurologic, neuromuscular, and muscular system impairments. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: diagnostic tools, muscular problems, muscular systems, neurological conditions, pain management, rehabilitation
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3 Core-Strengthening Exercises for Low Back Health

August 7, 2017

Core workouts prevent low back pain. Strengthen your stabilizing muscles while placing the least amount of stress on discs, joints, and ligaments. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Centers for Rehab Services
Categorized as: Fitness, Rehabilitation
Tagged with: core exercises, core muscles, low back pain, pain prevention, rehabilitation
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Sandy’s Story: Outpatient Rehabilitation After Amputation

June 26, 2017

A four-wheeler accident pinned Sandy’s leg against a garage closet. Learn how she regained her independence after undergoing leg amputation. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Centers for Rehab Services
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: amputation, outpatient rehabilitation, rehabilitation
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Wheelchair Clinic Offers Community, Independence

May 7, 2017

The wheelchair skills clinic at the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute at UPMC Mercy is held the third Thursday of every month from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: physical therapy, rehabilitation, UPMC, UPMC Rehabilitation Institute, Wheelchair skills
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Why Rehabilitation Matters for Stroke Victims

May 2, 2017

Stroke is a leading cause of disability in the United States. Early and comprehensive stroke rehabilitation can help stroke victims work toward recovery. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Family Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: rehabilitation, stroke, treatment for stroke