Sports Medicine

The more you know about sports-related injuries, the better your chance of avoiding them or recovering from them successfully. Hear from UPMC Sports Medicine experts about the conditions facing athletes and active people, including symptoms and treatment options, as well as tips for nutrition, training, performance, and more.

Here, you’ll find information about:

Avoiding Cold-Weather Running Injuries.
The Role of Primary Care Sports Medicine in Return to Play.
Stretches for Dancers.
Solo Basketball Workouts You Can Do at Home.
Strengthening Exercises to Stabilize the Knees.
Seeking Care for Tendonitis.
Expert Tips for Marathon Recovery.
How to Prevent Throwing Injuries.
Much more.

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Sports and Concussions

October 7, 2014

Learn more about sports concussions and how to properly deal with an athlete who may have sustained a concussion. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: athlete, Coach Category 2, concussion, managing concussion, self-reporting, signs, silent injury, symptoms
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Supportive Shoes: Shoe Buying Tips for Athletes

September 9, 2014

Review this infographic to help choose your next pair of shoes for your favorite physical activities and to learn the benefits of each type of shoe. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: arch, basketball, field, hiking, running, shoe fit, sports, walking
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How to Use the R.I.C.E Method for Treating Injuries

August 27, 2014

Learn why the R.I.C.E. treatment method is a common and effective way to help recover from strains & sprains, and get you back into your everyday activity Learn More

Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: compression, elevation, ibuprofen, ice, naproxen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication, recovery, rest, RICE, sports injury, sprains, strains, swelling
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Infographic: Recognizing Traumatic Brain Injury

August 20, 2014

Check out this infographic to learn more about traumatic brain injury, including symptoms, treatments, and outcomes. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Safety, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: baseball, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cognitive function, cooling suit treatment, cycling, emotion, football, headache, infographic, Joshua Roe, memory loss, mood swings, motor function, patient story, ringing in the ears, sensation, softball, TBI, traumatic brain injury, unconsciousness, UPMC Center for Brain Injury
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Preparing for Fall Sports Camp

August 9, 2014

Find some useful tips and suggestions to help your kids prepare for fall sports camps. Learn about sports conditioning and nutrition benefits. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: fall sports athletes, fall sports camp, fall sports season, hydration, nutrition, sports drinks
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Tip Sheet: Concussion Signs and Symptoms Evaluation

August 3, 2014

Each year, nearly 3 million sports and recreation-related concussions occur. Review this on-field evaluation sheet and learn about the signs and symptoms. Learn More

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: coach, concussion, concussion myths, head injury, injury, Jonathan French PsyD, orientation, sports
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Cyclists, Rowers, and Runners: Sizing Up Different Athlete Body Types

July 28, 2014

Want to know how cyclists' bodies compare to runners, swimmers, and rowers? Learn more about how these different athletes size up. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: Alberto Contador, bicycling, Chris Froome, cycling, cyclist, physique, rowing, Rui Costa, running, swimming, TDF athletes, Tour de France, Vincenzo Nibali
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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
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What Is a Functional Movement Assessment?

July 22, 2014

Learn about functional movement assessments, which can help you stay injury free and can determine which exercise routines are best for you Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: functional movement assessment, functional movement screen, injuries, muscle weaknesses, Ron DeAngelo, UPMC Sports Medicine