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    Cancer Rehabilitation Puts Quality of Life First

    October 14, 2019

    Find out how cancer rehabilitation can help you maintain and restore your quality of life and your ability to perform daily activities. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Gynecologic Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Prostate Cancer

    Tagged with: cancer, cancer rehab, cancer rehabilitation, physical therapy, rehabilitation

    doctor and elderly cancer patient
  • Artículo - 4 Minute Read

    6 Frequently Asked Questions About Acupuncture

    December 19, 2017

    Acupuncture is rooted in the Daoist tradition, from more than 8,000 years ago. Read on to learn more about this procedure. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    Categorized as: Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: acupuncture, rehabilitation

    Acupuncture is rooted in the Daoist tradition, from more than 8,000 years ago. Read on to learn more about this procedure.
  • Artículo - 2 Minute Read

    Diastasis Recti: Dealing with Belly After Baby

    November 27, 2017

    After delivery, some new moms may feel “diastasis recti,” a separation of the abdominal muscles. Physical therapy can help with this issue. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

    Categorized as: Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: physical therapy, rehabilitation

    diastasis recti
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    The Importance of Neck Strength

    September 20, 2017

    Learn why strengthening the neck muscles is part of any concussion rehabilitation plan 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: concussion, Concussion Athlete, concussion recovery, infographic, neck, neck muscles, neck strength, rehabilitation, sports injury, training

  • Artículo - 2 Minute Read

    Facts About Electrodiagnostic Medicine

    September 11, 2017

    Electrodiagnostic medicine uses neurophysiologic techniques to diagnose and treat patients with neurologic, neuromuscular, and muscular system impairments. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    Categorized as: Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: diagnostic tools, muscular problems, muscular systems, neurological conditions, pain management, rehabilitation

    Learn more about electrodiagnostic medicine.
  • Artículo - 3 Minute Read

    3 Core-Strengthening Exercises for Low Back Health

    August 7, 2017

    Core workouts prevent low back pain. Strengthen your stabilizing muscles while placing the least amount of stress on discs, joints, and ligaments. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

    Categorized as: Fitness, Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: core exercises, core muscles, low back pain, pain prevention, rehabilitation

    Learn more about treatment for low back pain
  • Artículo - 2 Minute Read

    Sandy’s Story: Outpatient Rehabilitation After Amputation

    June 26, 2017

    A four-wheeler accident pinned Sandy’s leg against a garage closet. Learn how she regained her independence after undergoing leg amputation. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

    Categorized as: Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories

    Tagged with: amputation, outpatient rehabilitation, rehabilitation

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    Wheelchair Clinic Offers Community, Independence

    May 7, 2017

    The wheelchair skills clinic at the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute at UPMC Mercy is held the third Thursday of every month from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

    Categorized as: Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: physical therapy, rehabilitation, UPMC, UPMC Rehabilitation Institute, Wheelchair skills

    Learn more about the wheelchair skills clinic at UPMC
  • Artículo - 2 Minute Read

    Why Rehabilitation Matters for Stroke Victims

    May 2, 2017

    Stroke is a leading cause of disability in the United States. Early and comprehensive stroke rehabilitation can help stroke victims work toward recovery. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

    Categorized as: Family Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: rehabilitation, stroke, treatment for stroke

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