Sports Medicine

The more you know about sports-related injuries, the better your chance of avoiding them or recovering from them successfully. Hear from UPMC Sports Medicine experts about the conditions facing athletes and active people, including symptoms and treatment options, as well as tips for nutrition, training, performance, and more.

Here, you’ll find information about:

Avoiding Cold-Weather Running Injuries.
The Role of Primary Care Sports Medicine in Return to Play.
Stretches for Dancers.
Solo Basketball Workouts You Can Do at Home.
Strengthening Exercises to Stabilize the Knees.
Seeking Care for Tendonitis.
Expert Tips for Marathon Recovery.
How to Prevent Throwing Injuries.
Much more.

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Videos

Rethinking Concussions with Hannah Storm

April 7, 2017

Watch as UPMC patients and their families discuss their concussion experiences with ESPN's Hannah Storm and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, dale earnhardt jr, espn, hannah storm, patient story
Article - 1 Minute Read

Recovery from Partial ACL Tear: Ariana’s Story

April 5, 2017

Ariana received treatment for a partial ACL tear at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Read more about her treatment and recovery. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: acl tear, back to school, orthopaedic surgery, physical therapy, sports injury, sports medicine
Article - 2 Minute Read

Maximize Your Run by Getting Good Rest

April 2, 2017

When you’re not getting enough sleep at night, your run suffers, and your chance of injury and illness increases. Read more here. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: athletics, marathon training, marathons, running, sleep health, sports medicine, training
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Gymnastics and Injury: How to Stay Safe

March 11, 2017

Gymnastics has an injury rate that rivals contact sports. Learn about upper and lower-body injuries, as well as gymnastics back injuries. Learn More

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: gymnastics, injuries in gymnastics, injury prevention, lower back pain, shoulder injuries, sports injuries
Article - 3 Minute Read

Yes, Concussions Are Treatable. Here’s How.

March 5, 2017

A multidisciplinary management approach is needed for patients to achieve optimal recovery from concussion. Learn more about how concussions are treated. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, concussion treatment, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program
Article - 2 Minute Read

Here’s How to Treat and Prevent Athlete’s Foot

January 21, 2017

Learn how you can treat and prevent athlete's foot, an uncomfortable, unsightly and all-too-common fungal infection of the feet and toes. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: athlete's foot, foot conditions, fungal infection, rash, skin conditions
Article - 42 Second Read

Facts About Cheerleading and Concussion

January 18, 2017

Cheering your team to victory is usually a harmless activity. However, when a pyramid collapses or a stunt goes awry, concussions can occur.Did you know most cheerleading concussions occur during practice? Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: Coach Category 3, concussion, concussion chearleading, concussion injury
Article - 6 Minute Read

Concussion Q&A with Dr. Erin Reynolds

December 23, 2016

Dr. Erin Reynolds speaks with a parent who's child has suffered multiple concussions. Learn more about concussion facts and how you can seek help. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: back to school, brain health, concussions, head injuries, Question and Answer, rethink concussion, sports injuries, sports medicine
Article - 2 Minute Read

Off-Season Hockey: Train Like the Pros

December 17, 2016

The experts at UPMC Sports Performance tell us what off-season hockey training may look like for the pros. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: hockey, hockey training, off season training, sports health, sports medicine