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Brain Injury Rehabilitation Q&A with Gary Galang, MD

January 6, 2021

A brain injury can affect your physical abilities and cause overwhelming uncertainty about the future. Discover answers to common questions. Read More

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Rehabilitation After Amputation with Michael Munin, MD

January 5, 2021

Trauma is a serious injury or shock to the body caused by a physical force, such as violence or an accident. The injury may be complicated by psychiatric, behavioral, and social factors, which can cause the disability to be greater than just physical. Read More

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Low Back Pain Q&A with Gwendolyn Sowa, MD, PhD

December 30, 2020

Low back pain is a common complaint among adults of all ages. Left untreated, it can negatively impact every aspect of life. Read More

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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Learning to Live Again After Devastating Crash

March 19, 2020

Justin Dawson was on the job, helping a stranded motorist on the highway when a car hit him at around 60 miles per hour. Learn more. Watch Now

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Still Fighting: After Losing Legs in Crash, Firefighter Refuses to Give in

March 5, 2020

Justin Dawson saw the car that would change his life coming at him almost in slow motion. Learn more about his story. Watch Now

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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms: Man Pushes Forward After Losing Legs in Crash

March 5, 2020

Learn how Justin moved forward after a life-altering accident on the latest episode of “Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms”. Watch Now

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What Is Phantom Pain?

March 3, 2020

After amputation, patients can feel pain in both their remaining limb and the amputated part. Learn more about phantom pain from UPMC. Read More

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Coping with Amputation, Emotionally and Physically

March 3, 2020

Amputation, whether it’s a limb or a toe, can be a difficult and traumatic experience. And everyone copes differently. Learn more from UPMC. Read More

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Blind Architect Brings Perspective to Pittsburgh Health Care Giant

December 9, 2019

An architect who has entirely lost his eyesight seems like an unlikely champion for a 410,000 square-foot building for a major health system. And yet, Chris Downey, architect, planner, and consultant for HOK, a global design, architecture, engineering, and planning firm, who lost his sight a decade ago, is precisely the right man for the job.… Watch Now

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