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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For One Runner, Cross Training Makes the Difference

April 26, 2016

Marshall struggled after gaining weight. Read more about how cross training through UPMC helped him improve his health. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: back to school, cross training, marathons, pittsburgh marathon, running, sports medicine
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UPMC Leads Pittsburgh Marathon Medical Team

April 23, 2016

The UPMC medical team provides world-class medical care at the DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. Read More

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Categorized as: Safety, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, running, UPMC Sports Medicine
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Running Tips from the Experts at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex

April 19, 2016

Proper training is critical for runners. Take on race day with these expert running tips from the UPMC Lemieux Sports Center. Watch Now

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Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: Running Tips, Running Training, sports medicine, UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex
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Ready for Race Day: The Complete Marathon Checklist

April 12, 2016

Take on those 26.2 miles with this marathon checklist for runners, complete with the running gear you need to pack for race day. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: marathon gear, marathon prep, pittsburgh marathon, race day checklist, race day gear, race ready, running, running gear
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Treating Arm and Shoulder Injuries in Throwing Athletes

April 6, 2016

Michael Woodward, PT, DPT, discusses common arm injuries associated with baseball and softball athletes. Learn about the treatment options available. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: arm injuries, baseball, baseball injuries, injury prevention, Michael Woodward, shoulder injuries, softball, softball injuries, surgery
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Can I Get a Flat Stomach from Sit-Ups?

April 5, 2016

Find out more about sit-ups and what they will and won't do for you. Get tips on the best way to achieve a flat stomach. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: abs, belly fat, flat belly, flat stomach, sit-ups
Artículo - 54 Second Read

Facts About Concussion and Depression

April 4, 2016

Learn about the overlap between depression symptoms and concussion symptoms from the UPMC Concussion Medicine Concussion Program. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, depression, infographic, symptoms
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How to Prevent These Common Basketball Injuries

April 1, 2016

Learn about common basketball injuries, including ankle sprains, achilles tendonitis, patellar tendonitis, muscle strains, ACL tears, and finger injuries. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: back to school, basketball, basketball injuries, common basketball injuries, common injuries, common knee injury, Finger Injuries, Patellar Tendonitis, sports-related injuries, strain
Artículo - 49 Second Read

The Facts About Concussions and Young Children

March 21, 2016

In toddlers and young children who don???t have the verbal skills of an adult, information to diagnose a concussion can be difficult to obtain. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: children, concussion, infographic, symptoms