Infografía

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

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Common Running Injuries and How to Prevent Them

July 4, 2015

A marathon training plan demands a lot of your body. Find out how to prevent common running injuries that may happen after long runs. Learn More

Categorized as: Sports Medicine

Tagged with: common exercises, IT Band Syndrome, Jonathan Greenawalt, plantar fasciitis, runner's knee, running, running injuries

Artículo - 2 Minute Read

Infographic: A Heads Up on Preventing Sports Injuries

June 24, 2015

Concussions happen even when wearing a helmet. It's a common myth that sports helmets can prevent concussions. Learn about different sports helmets. Read More

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Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: baseball helmet, batting helmet, concussion myths, football helmet, head injury, helmet safety, hockey helmet, infographic, nascar helmet, rethink concussions, sports helmet, traumatic brain injury, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program

Artículo - 1 Minute Read

Soccer Concussion Injuries

May 27, 2015

Soccer is generally a safe sport, but injuries can still happen. Learn ways to minimize the risk and effects of concussions sustained in soccer. Read More

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Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: Coach Category 3, concussion, concussion evaluation, concussion treatment, head injury, soccer

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Marathon Preparation Questions and Answers

May 15, 2015

New and even experienced runners marathon runners have questions when preparing for a race. Find answers to some popular questions or ask your own! Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: Brittany Patterson, Dick's Sporting Goods, Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, Kathleen Nachazel, marathon, marathon training, pittsburgh marathon, Ron DeAngelo, running, UPMC Health Plan Half Marathon

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Running Gear for Long Distance Training and Marathon Race Day

May 5, 2015

The right marathon training and race day gear can help you feel well-suited to get the most out of each mile. Learn how to choose your next running outfit. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: Marathon; Running; Long Distance; Clothing; Running Clothing, running gear

Video

Mike McDade, Professional Motocross Athlete, Tours UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program

April 30, 2015

Take a tour of the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program with Mike McDade, a professional motocross athlete, and learn more about concussion evaluation. Watch Now

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Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: baseline testing, concussion, concussion symptoms, motocross, vestibular ocular motor screening

Artículo - 7 Minute Read

Marathon Bloggers Report on March Progress

April 30, 2015

Find out how our marathon bloggers are doing as they close in on the Pittsburgh Marathon. Read More

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Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, half marathon, marathon bloggers, running