Sports Medicine Articles and Information

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Pediatric Sports Injury: What to Watch for in Young Athletes

December 16, 2019

Fall school sports are in full swing. Learn how to respond if your child sustains a pediatric sports injury. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: orthopedics, sports injuries, sports medicine, youth sports
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Treating a Sports-Related Pediatric Injury

December 10, 2019

It's September, which means it's time to go back to school and back to sports! Here's how to recognize and treat a sports-related pediatric injury. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: back to school, Growth plate injury, pediatric injury, sports medicine
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Running Tips for Beginners: How Newbies Can Get Started

November 14, 2019

Looking to start a running routine? Check out our running tips for beginners so you can get all the benefits of running without risking injury. Watch Now

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: beginners, exercise, running safety, sports medicine
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Continuing to Fight: Lindsey and Ryan Talk Recovery and Letting Go

October 3, 2019

Ryan Shazier and Lindsey Buczkowski suffered severe injuries on the field. The Pittsburgh Steeler and soccer standout talk recovery here. Watch Now

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Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: back to school
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms: Injury No Match for Soccer Player’s Spirit

October 3, 2019

Lindsey Buczkowski was making a regular move when something irregular happened: Her foot didn’t move with her. She went down with a Lisfranc injury. Learn more about Lindsey’s story in the second episode of Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms. Watch Now

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, UPMC Stories
Tagged with: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Season 1
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Common Soccer Injuries: The Top Conditions to Know

October 2, 2019

Learn more about common soccer injuries, including sprains, strains, and fractures, to protect yourself from injury on the field. Read More

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‘Stronger Than I Was Before:’ Erin’s Comeback After ACL, MCL, and Meniscus Injury

October 1, 2019

Despite the setback of her knee injury, Dr. Vyas was confident that Erin would be back on the soccer field to play during her junior year. Watch Now

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Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: back to school
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Getting Back in the Game After Lisfranc Injury

October 1, 2019

Are you at risk of a Lisfranc injury? Find out more about this injury of the bones of the foot and how it's diagnosed and treated. Read More

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Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
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Kara’s Story: Fitness Instructor Experiences a Labral Tear

August 29, 2019

Learn more about Kara's road to recovery with UPMC Sports Medicine. Read More

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