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    Baseball and Concussion Safety

    October 25, 2016

    Learn about concussions from baseball, and read stories from professional players who received care at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

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

    Tagged with: baseball, Coach Category 3, concussion, professional players, sports

    Tips for making youth sports a positive experience
  • Artículo - 3 Minute Read

    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

    Arm and Shoulder Injury Treatment for Athletes
  • Artículo - 2 Minute Read

    Elbow Injuries: Don’t Ignore Your Elbow’s Warning Signs

    February 18, 2016

    Elbow injuries are among the most common and most serious injuries baseball players suffer. Discover the symptoms and treatment options for elbow injuries. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: baseball, elbow injuries, fatigue, pain, player's fatigue, serious injuries, surgery, Tommy John

    baseball play
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    Common Baseball Pitching Injuries and Where They Strike

    February 12, 2016

    The most common baseball injuries involve the throwing arm. Find out at what parts of the arm are most likely to incur injury. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

    Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: baseball, baseball injuries, elbow, infographic, rotator cuff

    Common pitching injuries
  • Artículo - 3 Minute Read

    Arm Soreness: What Does It Mean for Baseball Players?

    February 10, 2016

    Arm soreness can occur in pitchers and other baseball players. Learn about the symptoms and discover treatment and prevention to help you stay on the field. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: arm soreness, baseball, baseball arm soreness, contraction, fatigue, inflammation, National Little League, pain in shoulder, pains in the shoulder, pitching arm pain, severe shoulder pain

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    Infographic: Thrower’s Ten Baseball Program for Baseball Pitchers

    August 9, 2015

    The Thrower's Ten is a concise exercise regimen specifically designed for baseball pitchers and throwers. View this infographic to learn more. View Infographic

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: baseball, exercises, infographic, pitchers, sports medicine, throwing

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    Medical Mondays: Sport Injuries

    April 20, 2015

    Learn about common sports injuries such as ACL tears, stress fractures, and shin splints in this edition of Medical Mondays Learn More

    Categorized as: Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: acl reconstruction, acl recovery, acl tear, arm injury, baseball, concussion, ice, knee injury, shin splints, sport, sports injuries, sports medicine, stress fractures

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  • Artículo - 1 Minute Read

    Helmets: Preventing Sports Injuries

    March 27, 2015

    Learn more about helmets and their role in preventing sports injuries in this infographic from UPMC Sports Medicine. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

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

    Tagged with: baseball, concussion, football, helmet, hockey, nascar, racing, sports

    Learn about football diets by position.
  • Artículo - 2 Minute Read

    Infographic: Recognizing Traumatic Brain Injury

    August 20, 2014

    Check out this infographic to learn more about traumatic brain injury, including symptoms, treatments, and outcomes. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

    Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Safety, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: baseball, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cognitive function, cooling suit treatment, cycling, emotion, football, headache, infographic, Joshua Roe, memory loss, mood swings, motor function, patient story, ringing in the ears, sensation, softball, TBI, traumatic brain injury, unconsciousness, UPMC Center for Brain Injury

    Learn more about traumatic brain injury
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