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    How Industrial Rehabilitation Helps You Get Back to Work

    April 20, 2017

    Industrial rehabilitation focuses on work-related tasks to ensure that employees can return to work and safely perform job functions. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: industrial rehabilitation, rehab, rehabilitation, workplace rehabilitation

    Industrial Rehab
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    Incomplete vs. Complete Spinal Cord Injury

    April 6, 2017

    An incomplete spinal cord injury allows for a different level of function than a complete spinal cord injury. Learn about the difference and rehab goals. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    Categorized as: Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: rehabilitation, spinal cord, spinal cord injury, spine injury

  • Videos

    Concussion Facebook Live with Hannah Storm and Dale Earnhardt Jr.

    April 3, 2017

    Join host Hannah Storm at 12:30 p.m. EST on April 6, when UPMC patients, including Dale Earnhardt, Jr., discuss their personal experiences with concussion. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: concussion, concussion treatment, facebook live, head injury, rehabilitation, rethink concussion

    Facebook Live Discussion with Hannah Storm and Dale Earnhardt Jr.
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  • Artículo - 3 Minute Read

    What to Pack for Inpatient Rehabilitation

    March 20, 2017

    Preparing for rehab? Find out what items you should pack for a stay in inpatient rehabilitation, as well as what you can leave at home. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

    Categorized as: Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: inpatient care, inpatient rehab, rehabilitation

    Here's what to pack in your back when you're going to inpatient rehabilitation.
  • Artículo - 4 Minute Read

    Understanding Rehabilitation for a Brain Injury

    January 15, 2017

    Sustaining any kind of brain injury is a traumatic time in a person's life. Rehabilitation is the first step in recovering and adjusting to changes. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

    Categorized as: Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: brain injury, concussion, rehabilitation, stroke

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    Rehabilitation After Hip Arthroscopy

    December 19, 2016

    Hip arthroscopy has become an increasingly popular surgical option for younger, active patients experiencing non-arthritic hip pain. Learn More

    Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: hip arthroscopy surgery, Hip pain, rehabilitation

  • Artículo - 1 Minute Read

    UPMC Concussion Program Team Approach

    October 25, 2016

    Learn about the UPMC Concussion Program???s multidisciplinary team approach to concussion care, including assessment and treatment of concussions. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

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

    Tagged with: concussion, exertional physical therapy, multidisciplinary, neuropsychologists, neuroradiology, neurosurgey, orthopaedic, physical medicine, Primary care, rehabilitation, sports medicine, team approach, vestibular physical therapy

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    Living with Lymphedema: What You Need to Know

    October 6, 2016

    Lymphedema is swelling that generally occurs in the arms and legs when the lymph system is damaged. Learn more about this chronic condition. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

    Categorized as: Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: Centers for Rehab, Chronic Conditions, lymphedema, rehabilitation, swelling

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    How Swimming Makes for Effective Rehab

    August 23, 2016

    If you're injured, swimming might be a great way to aid your rehabilitation process. Learn how hitting the pool can help heal the body. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

    Categorized as: Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: exercise, rehabilitation, swimming

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