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    5 Tips and Tricks to Prevent a Walking Injury

    July 25, 2014

    Although walking is an effective lifelong workout option, it sometimes results in injury. Use these tips to avoid injury. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: aches, exercise, fitness, injury, plantar fasciitis, runner's knee, shin splints, sports medicine, sprains, strains, stress fracture, walking

    Although walking is an effective lifelong workout option, it sometimes results in injury. Use these tips to avoid injury.
  • Artículo - 4 Minute Read

    What Are Stress Fractures?

    May 22, 2014

    Stress fractures are some of the most common injuries that occur in athletes. Discover tips to prevent stress fractures. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: Aaron Mares, common injuries, foot, injuries, injury, leg, MRI, stress fractures

    Discover tips to prevent stress fractures.
  • Artículo - 1 Minute Read

    How to Properly Lift Items

    May 16, 2014

    Learn more about proper lifting techniques that will help protect your back against pain and injury. These tips will be helpful when lifting any object. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

    Categorized as: Fitness, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: back injury, back pain, Brian Caricato DPT, how to lift, injury, lifting, lifting techniques, rehabilitation

    Learn proper form for lifting objects
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    6 Tips for Good Bone Health

    May 14, 2014

    Learn more about your bones and how they change over the course of a lifetime. Find some easy tips to keep your bones healthy. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

    Categorized as: Orthopaedics

    Tagged with: fracturing, injuries, injury, orthopaedic surgery, osteoporosis, Vitamin D

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    The Importance of Sports Physicals

    May 10, 2014

    Learn about the importance of sports physicals (PPE), the components of an exam, and how they maintain your child's safety through their love of the game. Learn More

    Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: abdominal mass, cardiovascular history, concussion, elbow dislocation, femur fracture, fever, general exam, heart conditions, injury, injury history, irregular heart beat, knee instability, medical history, PPE, sports physical, vitals signs

    doctor sports physical
  • Artículo - 2 Minute Read

    Concussions: Academic Accommodations for Students

    April 30, 2014

    Concussions are brain injuries that require the body to rest to heal properly. Learn more about concussions, and academic accommodations for students. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: concussion, concussion myths, headaches, injury, Jonathan French PsyD, sports medicine, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program

    Students in classroom
  • Artículo - 4 Minute Read

    Muscle Sprains and Strains Recovery Time

    April 8, 2014

    Your recovery time for sprains and strains is determined by many factors. Learn more about the signs of a full sprain or strain recovery. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: injury, pain, painful injuries, physical therapy, sprains, strains

    recovery time sprains strains
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    Physical Therapy for Sprains and Strains

    March 10, 2014

    Sprains and strains are common injuries that may require medical attention. Learn more about the physical therapy process for your sprain or strain. Listen Now

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

    Categorized as: Fitness, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: injury, pain, physical therapy, RICE, sprain, strain, Trevor Delaney DPT

    physical therapy for sprains and strains
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