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    Video: Lower Limb Amputation Rehabilitation

    April 24, 2014

    Amputations are often traumatic surgeries that require a lengthy recovery process. Learn more about UPMC's lower limb amputation rehabilitation program. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    Categorized as: Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: amputation, Michael Munin MD, rehabilitation, trauma, UPMC Rehabilitation Institute, video

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    What Is IT Band Syndrome?

    April 4, 2014

    IT band syndrome is the tightening of the band that connects the buttock muscles to the knee. Learn more about IT band syndrome and it's treatment options. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

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

    Tagged with: iliotibial band, IT Band, IT Band Syndrome, overuse injuries, prevention exercises, running injuries, video

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    Video: Dynamic Warm Up in Marathon Training

    March 12, 2014

    Are you training to run a marathon? Learn more about the dynamic warm up method and how it can perform marathon performance. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: 5k, dynamic warm up, half marathon, marathon, Ron DeAngelo ATC, UPMC Sports Performance Program, video

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    6 Glaucoma Risk Factors to Know

    March 9, 2014

    Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness today. Learn more about glaucoma, its risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute

    Categorized as: Eye Health

    Tagged with: blindness, eye exam, glaucoma, Glaucoma Research Foundation, Joel S Schuman MD, Kimberly Miller MD, ocular pressure, video, World Glaucoma Week

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  • Artículo - 17 Second Read

    Video: Burn Awareness – Chemical Burns

    February 21, 2014

    Learn how you can prevent chemical burns or burns from corrosive substances, and watch videos concerning other burn awareness topics. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine

    Categorized as: Safety

    Tagged with: burn awareness, burn awareness week, chemical burns, chemicals, Jenny Ziembicki MD, trauma, UPMC Mercy Trauma and Burn Center, video

  • Artículo - 13 Second Read

    Video: Burn Awareness – Electrical Burns

    February 19, 2014

    Watch a short video about treating electrical burns and discover the risks and complications of these burns if left untreated. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine

    Categorized as: Safety

    Tagged with: alternating current injuries, burn awareness, electrical burn, electrical wires, infants, Jenny Ziembicki MD, low voltage burns, UPMC Mercy Burn Center, video

  • Artículo - 11 Second Read

    Burn Awareness: Flame Burns

    February 15, 2014

    Learn how you can prevent flame burns or burns from fire, and watch videos concerning other burn awareness topics. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine

    Categorized as: Safety

    Tagged with: burn awareness, burns, fire, flame, video

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    Avoiding Hot Water Burns at Home

    February 10, 2014

    In recognition of Burn Awareness Week, learn about how to avoid scald burns in the kitchen and other areas of your house, and watch a video about burns. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety

    Tagged with: burn awareness week, burn hazards, burn injuries, Jenny Ziembicki MD, scald burn, scalding, UPMC Mercy Trauma and Burn Center, video

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  • Artículo - 21 Second Read

    Nutrition for Hockey: Making the Right Choices

    December 28, 2013

    Learn hockey nutrition tips and guidelines from UPMC Sports Medicine to ensure your young player stays healthy on the ice. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Nutrition, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: hockey, hockey players, hydration, Leslie Bonci MPH RD, Nutrition, sports nutrition, video, youth hockey

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