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Race Car Driving Neck Strength & Conditioning: Routines for Safer Performance
Discover gentle, daily routines race car drivers can use to build neck strength, stay comfortable under force, and support overall well‑being during long races. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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How Race Car Driving Impacts the Body: Protecting Strength, Mobility, and Focus
Learn how high-speed racing affects the body. Explore simple wellness tips to stay strong, flexible, and supported on and off the track. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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What Does an Athletic Trainer Do? On‑ and Off‑the‑Field Care
Learn what athletic trainers do, how they prevent and treat sports injuries, and why having an AT on your team keeps athletes safer and playing longer. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine, UPMC Stories
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Article - 7 Minute Read
Liad’s Story: Journeying from Israel to Pittsburgh for Concussion Treatment at UPMC
Liad came from Israel to Pittsburgh to visit the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program. The treatment plan helped resolve over two years' worth of symptoms. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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David’s Story: How Hamstring Surgery, Physical Therapy Helped Him Return to the Golf Course
After a severe hamstring tear, David underwent surgery with UPMC’s Jonathan Hughes, MD. Five months after surgery, he was able to play golf again. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
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How Much Protein Do Young Athletes Really Need?
The amount of protein that young athletes need depends on many factors. Learn about the dietary needs of young athletes and some misconceptions about protein. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Trust, Care, and Guidance: Athletic Training at UPMC
UPMC Sports Medicine employs 203 athletic trainers, supporting 78 high schools and 14 colleges. Learn about how our athletic trainers help student-athletes. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine, UPMC Stories
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25 Years On: UPMC Concussion Program’s Global Legacy and Impact
Discover how UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program changed the game when it comes to concussions research and treatment. Read More
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 7 Minute Read
Rachel’s Story: How Concussion Treatment at UPMC Gave a Best-Selling Author Her Life Back
Best-selling author Rachel struggled with debilitating concussion symptoms for almost a year. UPMC’s concussion team designed a program to help her recover. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
