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  • Article - 5 Minute Read

    How to Help Someone With Depression

    May 16, 2019

    Is your friend or family member struggling with their mental health? Here's how to help someone with depression. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

    Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Mental Health

    Tagged with: 1-877-624-4100, depression, disease, how to help someone with depression, illness, mental health, mental illness, self-care, strain, Suicide

    Supporting a Friend
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Play Safe: Preventing Injuries in Rugby

    September 2, 2016

    Rugby is an intense contact sport, where injuries are common. Most rugby injuries are muscle strains and sprains. Learn more with this injury guide. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: Australia, concussion, Rugby, Rugby Injuries, sprain, strain

    Learn more about how to prevent common rugby injuries
  • Article - 4 Minute Read

    How to Prevent These Common Basketball Injuries

    April 1, 2016

    Learn about common basketball injuries, including ankle sprains, achilles tendonitis, patellar tendonitis, muscle strains, ACL tears, and finger injuries. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: back to school, basketball, basketball injuries, common basketball injuries, common injuries, common knee injury, Finger Injuries, Patellar Tendonitis, sports-related injuries, strain

    Learn more about common basketball injuries
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    What’s the Difference Between a Sprain and Strain?

    August 2, 2015

    Sprains and strains are common injuries that can be caused by a variety of activities. Discover the difference between a sprain and a strain. Learn More

    Categorized as: Orthopaedics

    Tagged with: bruising, inflammation, muscle weakness, orthopaedics, pain, R.I.C.E. method, sprain, strain

    Discover the difference between a sprain and a strain.
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    Back-to-School Eye Care

    September 17, 2014

    Back to school means a lot of things including eye care check ups. Learn the warning signs of pink eye and find some tips for prevention. Learn More

    Categorized as: Eye Health

    Tagged with: American Optometric Association, back to school, conjunctivitis, Double vision, headaches, Scott Drexler, strain

    Back to school eye care
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Ebola Outbreak 2014: The Basics and What It All Means

    August 14, 2014

    Learn about the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, and discover some facts about the infectious disease, including symptoms, transmission, and treatment. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, cures, Democratic Republic of Congo, disease, Ebola, Guinea, infectious disease, Lassa Fever, Marburg, strain, Sudan, Uganda, vaccination, West Africa, World Health Organization, Yellow Fever

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  • Podcast

    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. Listen Now

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

    Categorized as: Fitness, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine

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

    physical therapy for sprains and strains

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