{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"CollectionPage","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/category\/health-topics-a-z\/sports-medicine\/#CollectionPage","headline":"Sports Medicine Category","description":"<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Here, you&#8217;ll find information about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoiding Cold-Weather Running Injuries.<\/li>\n<li>The Role of Primary Care Sports Medicine in Return to Play.<\/li>\n<li>Stretches for Dancers.<\/li>\n<li>Solo Basketball Workouts You Can Do at Home.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthening Exercises to Stabilize the Knees.<\/li>\n<li>Seeking Care for Tendonitis.<\/li>\n<li>Expert Tips for Marathon Recovery.<\/li>\n<li>How to Prevent Throwing Injuries.<\/li>\n<li>Much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/category\/health-topics-a-z\/sports-medicine\/","hasPart":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2014\/07\/prevent-walking-injury\/","headline":"5 Tips and Tricks to Prevent a Walking Injury","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2014\/07\/prevent-walking-injury\/","datePublished":"2014-07-25","dateModified":"2022-04-13","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2014\/07\/prevent-walking-injury\/","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/sports-medicine-regions","name":"Sports Medicine","url":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/sports-medicine-regions","sameAs":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/sports-medicine\/","parentOrganization":"UPMC"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"UPMC HealthBeat","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/prevent-walking-injury.jpg","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/prevent-walking-injury.jpg","height":325,"width":752},"keywords":["aches","exercise","fitness","injury","plantar fasciitis","runner's knee","shin splints","sports medicine","sprains","strains","stress fracture","walking"]},{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2014\/07\/functional-movement-assessment\/","headline":"What Is a Functional Movement Assessment?","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2014\/07\/functional-movement-assessment\/","datePublished":"2014-07-22","dateModified":"2020-02-07","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2014\/07\/functional-movement-assessment\/","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/sports-medicine-regions","name":"Sports Medicine","url":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/sports-medicine-regions","sameAs":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/sports-medicine\/","parentOrganization":"UPMC"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"UPMC HealthBeat","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/functional-movement.png","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/functional-movement.png","height":527,"width":791},"keywords":["functional movement assessment","functional movement screen","injuries","muscle weaknesses","Ron DeAngelo","UPMC Sports Medicine"]},{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2014\/07\/tour-de-safety-7-cycling-tips-help-bike-like-pro\/","headline":"7 Cycling Tips to Help You Bike Like a Pro","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2014\/07\/tour-de-safety-7-cycling-tips-help-bike-like-pro\/","datePublished":"2014-07-04","dateModified":"2024-10-14","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2014\/07\/tour-de-safety-7-cycling-tips-help-bike-like-pro\/","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/sports-medicine-regions","name":"Sports Medicine","url":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/sports-medicine-regions","sameAs":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/sports-medicine\/","parentOrganization":"UPMC"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"UPMC HealthBeat","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/bike-lane.png","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/bike-lane.png","height":527,"width":791},"keywords":["bicycling","cycling","exercise","fitness","helmet","hydration","safety equipment","sports medicine","sunburn"]},{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2014\/07\/common-sports-injuries-baseball\/","headline":"Common Injuries in Baseball","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2014\/07\/common-sports-injuries-baseball\/","datePublished":"2014-07-01","dateModified":"2025-02-14","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2014\/07\/common-sports-injuries-baseball\/","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/sports-medicine-regions","name":"Sports Medicine","url":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/sports-medicine-regions","sameAs":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/sports-medicine\/","parentOrganization":"UPMC"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"UPMC HealthBeat","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GettyImages-1446904864-e1739563436783.jpg","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GettyImages-1446904864-e1739563436783.jpg","height":866,"width":2000},"keywords":["ankle sprain","baseball","Brian Hagan","elbow injuries","injuries","rotator cuff","shoulder injuries","tennis elbow","UPMC Sports Medicine"]},{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2014\/06\/sports-drink-vs-water\/","headline":"Sports Drink vs. Water: Which Is Better for You?","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2014\/06\/sports-drink-vs-water\/","datePublished":"2014-06-30","dateModified":"2018-08-29","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2014\/06\/sports-drink-vs-water\/","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/sports-medicine-regions","name":"Sports Medicine","url":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/sports-medicine-regions","sameAs":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/sports-medicine\/","parentOrganization":"UPMC"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"UPMC HealthBeat","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/sports-drink.png","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/sports-drink.png","height":527,"width":791},"keywords":["exercising","hydration","infographic","sports drinks","water"]},{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2014\/06\/6-tips-start-running\/","headline":"How to Start Running: 6 Tips to Get Started","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2014\/06\/6-tips-start-running\/","datePublished":"2014-06-06","dateModified":"2022-08-04","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2014\/06\/6-tips-start-running\/","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/sports-medicine-regions","name":"Sports Medicine","url":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/sports-medicine-regions","sameAs":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/sports-medicine\/","parentOrganization":"UPMC"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"UPMC HealthBeat","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/6-tips-start-running.jpg","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/6-tips-start-running.jpg","height":325,"width":754},"keywords":["5k","dynamic warmup","hydration","Jeanne Doporak MD","jogging","Leslie Bonci","Map My Run","muscle cramps","Ron DeAngelo","running","sport drink"]},{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2014\/05\/stress-fractures\/","headline":"What Are Stress Fractures?","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2014\/05\/stress-fractures\/","datePublished":"2014-05-22","dateModified":"2023-01-10","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2014\/05\/stress-fractures\/","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/sports-medicine-regions","name":"Sports Medicine","url":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/sports-medicine-regions","sameAs":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/sports-medicine\/","parentOrganization":"UPMC"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"UPMC HealthBeat","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/stress-fractures.jpg","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/stress-fractures.jpg","height":867,"width":2000},"keywords":["Aaron Mares","common injuries","foot","injuries","injury","leg","MRI","stress fractures"]},{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2014\/05\/proper-lifting-techniques\/","headline":"How to Properly Lift Items","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2014\/05\/proper-lifting-techniques\/","datePublished":"2014-05-16","dateModified":"2022-12-07","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2014\/05\/proper-lifting-techniques\/","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/rehab","name":"UPMC Rehabilitation Institute","url":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/rehab","sameAs":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/upmc-rehabilitation-institute\/","parentOrganization":"UPMC"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"UPMC HealthBeat","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/how-to-lift-things.jpg","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/how-to-lift-things.jpg","height":327,"width":754},"keywords":["back injury","back pain","Brian Caricato DPT","how to lift","injury","lifting","lifting techniques","rehabilitation"]},{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2014\/05\/importance-sports-physicals\/","headline":"The Importance of Sports Physicals","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2014\/05\/importance-sports-physicals\/","datePublished":"2014-05-10","dateModified":"2018-09-24","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2014\/05\/importance-sports-physicals\/","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/urgent-care","name":"Urgent Care","url":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/urgent-care","sameAs":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/urgent-care\/","parentOrganization":"UPMC"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"UPMC HealthBeat","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/doctor-sports-physical.png","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/doctor-sports-physical.png","height":527,"width":791},"keywords":["abdominal mass","cardiovascular history","concussion","elbow dislocation","femur fracture","fever","general exam","heart conditions","injury","injury history","irregular heart beat","knee instability","medical history","PPE","sports physical","vitals signs"]}]}