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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Sports Med Academy: Dance

December 27, 2017

Learn about how dancers stay healthy from UPMC Sports Medicine. Schedule an appointment with one of our experts today. Learn More

Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: dancers, Nutrition, sports medicine academy
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The Dancer Athlete: The Field of Dance Medicine and Science

December 27, 2017

The goal of dance medicine is to keep dancers of all ages and skill sets injury free. Learn more about this emerging area of sports medicine. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: dance medicine, dancers, injury prevention, injury treatment, sports medicine
Artículo - 2 Minute Read

The Psychology of Returning to Play Post-ACL Injury

December 20, 2017

After a serious injury like a torn ACL, there's more to recovery than just physical therapy. Learn how to overcome your fears to get back in the game. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: acl injury
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How To Avoid Skiing and Snowboarding Injuries This Winter

December 15, 2017

Skiing and snowboarding are popular ways to stay active, but they aren't without risk. Learn how to stay safe this winter. Learn More

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: skiing injuries, snowboarding injuries
Artículo - 2 Minute Read

Kinesiology Tape 101: What Is K-Tape?

December 13, 2017

Kinesiology tape or K-tape is a stretchy cotton strip that helps support soft tissues. Learn more about how to use K-tape. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: k tap, sports medicine
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Sports Bites: Overnight Oats Recipe

December 8, 2017

Our overnight oats recipe is offers up protein and fruit to start your day off on the right foot. Switch up the fruit and fillings to make your own version. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Nutrition, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: Breakfast and Brunch Recipes, healthy eating, Nutrition, recipes
Artículo - 3 Minute Read

Skiing Q&A with Dr. Volker Musahl

December 6, 2017

We sat down with Volker Musahl, MD, Medical Director at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during a Facebook Open Wall to answer your skiing questions. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: injuries, injury prevention, skiing, winter sports
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What are Concussion Goggles?

December 5, 2017

Learn more about how video infrared goggles are used to evaluate both the visual and the vestibular parts of your concussion at UPMC. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, concussion evaluation, concussion treatment, goggles, Screenings, UPMC, UPMC Center for Sports Medicine, vestibular
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Nutrition for Dancers: 7 Essential Foods

December 5, 2017

What should dancers eat? Learn more about seven essential foods that help healing and boost nutrition for dancers from the experts at UPMC. Learn More

Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: nutrition for dancers