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Top 10 Cold Weather Running Essentials

January 11, 2016

Prepare yourself for running outdoors with the proper cold weather gear. Experts at UPMC Sports Medicine compiled a list of essentials for outdoor running. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: cold weather, exercise, sports medicine, winter weather
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Benefits of Compression Gear

January 7, 2016

Learn more about the benefits of wearing compression gear while exercising and also about different types of compression gear and their purposes. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: compartmental compression, compression gear, deep vein thrombosis, graduated compression, Melissa McLane DO, sports medicine, UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex
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Concussions: How Knowledgeable Are Americans?

December 4, 2015

How much do you know about concussions? Check out this infographic to find out how your knowledge compares to the general public. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: brain health, brain injury, concussion, rethink concussions, sports medicine
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Medical Mondays: UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex

October 12, 2015

Living an active lifestyle benefits both your mind and body, but injuries can bench even the best athletes. Learn about the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. Learn More

Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: lemieux, medical mondays, sports injuries, sports medicine
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Sports Performance Programs Help Athletes Get Back in the Game

October 10, 2015

Dedicated athletes understand that even solo sports require a supportive team. That's where sports performance programs come in. Learn more. Learn More

Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: athletics, exercise-related injuries, injuries, sports medicine, sports performance, training services
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Katie Cecil – Stress Fracture Patient Story

October 9, 2015

Katie suffered from a stress fracture in her foot. Due to the severity of the tennis injury, surgery was required. Learn more at UPMC. Learn More

Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: medical mondays, patient story, sports medicine, stress fracture, tennis, UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex
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Infographic: Thrower’s Ten Baseball Program for Baseball Pitchers

August 9, 2015

The Thrower's Ten is a concise exercise regimen specifically designed for baseball pitchers and throwers. View this infographic to learn more. View Infographic

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: baseball, exercises, infographic, pitchers, sports medicine, throwing
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5 Easy Lower Body Exercises

July 16, 2015

Lily Feldman, a strength and conditioning specialist with UPMC Sports Medicine, demonstrates 5 easy exercises that will help keep your lower body strong. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: lower body injuries, sports medicine, traumatic knee injury
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Common Sports Injuries: Football

July 14, 2015

Football is a high-contact and high-energy sport that can result in injuries. Learn more about these injuries and how to prevent them. Learn More

Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: Aaron Mares, Ankle injuries, common injuries, football, injuries, sports medicine, University of Pittsburgh