Rehabilitation

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When Men Need Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

June 24, 2025

Chronic prostatitis, or chronic pelvic pain syndrome, is often misdiagnosed as an infection, but is highly treatable with pelvic floor physical therapy. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Phil’s Story: Specialized Rehabilitation After Spinal Cord Injury

June 18, 2025

When an unexpected fall changed everything, Phil found the spinal cord injury rehab he needed at UPMC Mercy. Read More

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Cree’s Story: Meniscus and ACL Repairs in Northwest Pa.

May 30, 2025

After tearing the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in her right knee, Cree visited Dr. Donald Campbell at Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Associates – UPMC. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation
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How Dan Beat Prostate Cancer with a Little Help from Physical Therapy

May 27, 2025

Dan Manetta had his prostate removed in 2024 when a biopsy showed cancer that might be aggressive. With physical therapy, he's regained any function he lost. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Rehabilitation
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Rylee’s Story: Bouncing Back From Injury to Lead a Champion Team

May 16, 2025

After treatment for a major ACL injury, Rylee made a remarkable comeback at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. Discover her recovery journey here. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
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Innovative Physical Therapy Techniques for Faster Orthopaedic Recovery

April 14, 2025

Physical therapy can take many forms and include many techniques that can meet your specific recovery needs. Learn how physical therapy can benefit you. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation
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Diana’s Story: How Physical Therapy Improved Pain in Her Pelvic Floor and Lower Back

April 9, 2025

After experiencing pelvic floor pain and dysfunction and lower back pain, Diana worked with physical therapists at UPMC Rehabilitation Institute. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Rehabilitation
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Understanding Dysphagia After a Stroke

April 4, 2025

Learn how long dysphagia last after a stroke, why dysphagia swallowing problems occur after a stroke, and what treatments help. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Rehabilitation, Senior Health
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What is Acquired Apraxia of Speech?

April 3, 2025

Acquired apraxia of speech (AOS) is a condition that affects how you speak and use language. Specialists typically treat apraxia of speech with speech therapy. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Rehabilitation
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