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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Katie Cecil – Stress Fracture Patient Story

October 9, 2015

Katie suffered from a stress fracture in her foot. Due to the severity of the tennis injury, surgery was required. Learn more at UPMC. Learn More

Categorized as: Sports Medicine, UPMC Stories
Tagged with: medical mondays, patient story, sports medicine, stress fracture, tennis, UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex
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Brush Up on Your Concussion Knowledge

September 30, 2015

A concussion is an injury that is caused by a direct or indirect hit to the body that causes neurochemical changes in the brain. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: Coach Category 1
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Signs of Trouble: Concussions

September 30, 2015

Learn more about the common signs of trouble if someone is experiencing concussion symptoms in this infographic from UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: infographic, symptoms, trouble signs
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Do Parents Know the Truth About Concussions?

September 30, 2015

More than 80 percent of parents cannot identify concussion symptoms. Learn more in this infographic from the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: infographic
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Medical Mondays: Concussions

September 21, 2015

Learn more about the UPMC approach to concussion evaluation, treatment, and maintenance in this edition of Medical Mondays. Learn More

Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, concussion evaluation, concussion management, medical mondays
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Patient Story – Hockey Player’s Road to Recovery

September 20, 2015

Sean suffered from multiple shoulder dislocations and underwent physical therapy, followed by shoulder surgery. Learn more about his experience at UPMC. Learn More

Categorized as: Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, UPMC Stories
Tagged with: Dharmesh Vyas, dislocated shoulder, hockey, hockey injury, physical therapy, shoulder dislocation, shoulder injury, UPMC, UPMC Sports Medicine
Article - 8 Minute Read

Cycling FAQs with Matt Tinkey, Cycling Performance Specialist

September 5, 2015

Whether you're into competitive racing or you're a casual enthusiast, Matt Tinkey of UPMC Sports Medicine is here to answer your cycling questions! Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: bicycle helmet, bike fitting, bike safety, biking, cycling, cycling performance, helmet safety, sports performance
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Infographic: What Your Body Shape Says About Your Health

September 1, 2015

Body shape can help doctors decide what possible health risks you could face. Use our infographic to learn more about your body shape. View Infographic

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: body shapes, health risks, women's health
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What Is Aquatic Physical Therapy?

August 28, 2015

Aquatic therapy benefits a many different types of patients, by decreasing the amount of stress on joints and allowing them to focus on movement. Learn More

Categorized as: Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: aquatic physical therapy, physical therapy, rehabilitation