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Gymnastics and Injury: How to Stay Safe

March 11, 2017

Gymnastics has an injury rate that rivals contact sports. Learn about upper and lower-body injuries, as well as gymnastics back injuries. Learn More

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: gymnastics, injuries in gymnastics, injury prevention, lower back pain, shoulder injuries, sports injuries

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Treating Arm and Shoulder Injuries in Throwing Athletes

April 6, 2016

Michael Woodward, PT, DPT, discusses common arm injuries associated with baseball and softball athletes. Learn about the treatment options available. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: arm injuries, baseball, baseball injuries, injury prevention, Michael Woodward, shoulder injuries, softball, softball injuries, surgery

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Common Injuries in Baseball

July 1, 2014

Learn more about common injuries that occur among baseball and softball players, the cause of these injuries and how to prevent sports injuries. Learn More

Categorized as: Pediatrics, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: ankle sprain, baseball, Brian Hagan, elbow injuries, injuries, rotator cuff, shoulder injuries, tennis elbow, UPMC Sports Medicine

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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