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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Concussion Game Plan

August 28, 2015

Learn more about the signs and symptoms of concussions and the importance of successfully assessing and managing the injury. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: brain, Coach Category 2, concussion, concussion symptoms, football, infographic, invisible injury, Loss of consciousness, skull, symptoms
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Hydration 101: What You Need to Know

August 13, 2015

At risk for dehydration? Check out this infographic and article to learn about hydration best practices and learn how to avoid dehydration. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: dehydration, drinking, hydrating fruit, hydration, infographic, mobile featured, Nutrition, Ron DeAngelo, water
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Infographic: Thrower’s Ten Baseball Program for Baseball Pitchers

August 9, 2015

The Thrower's Ten is a concise exercise regimen specifically designed for baseball pitchers and throwers. View this infographic to learn more. View Infographic

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: baseball, exercises, infographic, pitchers, sports medicine, throwing
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5 Easy Lower Body Exercises

July 16, 2015

Lily Feldman, a strength and conditioning specialist with UPMC Sports Medicine, demonstrates 5 easy exercises that will help keep your lower body strong. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: lower body injuries, sports medicine, traumatic knee injury
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Concussion Facts & Statistics

July 14, 2015

Discover concussion facts and statistics in this infographic by the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: athlete, concussion, concussion facts, football, head injury, infographic, statistics
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Common Sports Injuries: Football

July 14, 2015

Football is a high-contact and high-energy sport that can result in injuries. Learn more about these injuries and how to prevent them. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: Aaron Mares, Ankle injuries, common injuries, football, injuries, sports medicine, University of Pittsburgh
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Do It Right: Exercises That Can Cause Injury

July 12, 2015

Any type of physical activity or exercise comes with the risk of injury. Learn how proper form and technique can prevent unnecessary pain and injury. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: exercise, injuries, injury, O, pain, rotator cuff injury, The Oprah Magazine, UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex, workout
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Infographic: Body Shapes By Sport

July 10, 2015

Body shapes come in all different shapes and sizes. heck out our infographic below to see how body shapes vary by sport. View Infographic

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: body shapes, body types, cyclist, infographic, muscles, rower, runner
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Runner’s Dynamic Warm-up and Cross Training

July 7, 2015

To help you get race-ready and maximize your training, we recommend a dynamic warm-up and crosstraining. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: cross training, dynamic warmup, marathon training, orthopaedic surgery, sports medicine, Total Body Cross Training, UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex