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Customized Rehabilitation in Moon Township
For more than two decades, the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute location in Moon Township has served as a community resource. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Blood Flow Restriction Training in Rehabilitation
Blood flow restriction training can be a valuable tool in increasing a muscle's strength and size after surgery or an injury. Find out if it's right for you. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Jeremy’s Story: Life as an Amputee
When Jeremy was four years old, he lost his left leg below the knee in a tragic lawn mower accident. He spent three weeks in the hospital. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Keeping Older Adults in Verona and Oakmont Upright and Moving
The UPMC Rehabilitation Institute outpatient rehabilitation location in Verona accommodates patients for physical therapy and rehab services. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Rehabilitation, Senior Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
What Is Nonsurgical Musculoskeletal Care?
Surgery isn't an option for everyone. Sometimes patients can have risk factors that are not ideal for them to go through surgery. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Bouncing Back with Rehab: Reclaiming Independence After a Stroke
Liberty Borough resident Phyllis McCorkle was feeling pretty low when she started inpatient rehab at the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute at UPMC McKeesport in January 2021. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Matt’s Story: Recovering from COVID’s Impact at the Inpatient Rehab Unit
Matt thought the worst was behind him after a week-long hospital stay for COVID-19. But when problems continued, he knew he needed more care. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories
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What Is a Primary Spine Practitioner (PSP) And When Should You See One?
When people with chronic back pain come to see Ryan Brown for physical therapy, they are often surprised at what the sessions are like. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, Spine Health
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What Is Electromyography?
Electromyography, or electrodiagnostic medicine, uses EMG tests and nerve conduction studies to diagnose nerve and muscle conditions. Learn what to expect. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation