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Runner’s Dynamic Warm-up and Cross Training

July 7, 2015

To help you get race-ready and maximize your training, we recommend a dynamic warm-up and crosstraining. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: cross training, dynamic warmup, marathon training, orthopaedic surgery, sports medicine, Total Body Cross Training, UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex

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Medical Mondays: Sport Injuries

April 20, 2015

Learn about common sports injuries such as ACL tears, stress fractures, and shin splints in this edition of Medical Mondays Learn More

Categorized as: Sports Medicine

Tagged with: acl reconstruction, acl recovery, acl tear, arm injury, baseball, concussion, ice, knee injury, shin splints, sport, sports injuries, sports medicine, stress fractures

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Marathon Training 101 – Part 2

March 15, 2015

Learn about 3 phases of marathon training: strength and speed, race preparation, and taper. Find out where you stand in your marathon training schedule. Learn More

Categorized as: Sports Medicine

Tagged with: Dick's Sporting Goods, fartlek run, hydration, marathon, marathon nutrition, pittsburgh marathon, running, sports medicine, stretching

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Marathon Training Nutrition: Paleo, Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Keto Diets

March 3, 2015

One of the more important aspects of full or half marathon training is proper nutrition. Learn how the food you fuel your body with affects your performance Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: gluten-free diet, Leslie Bonci, marathon, marathon nutrition, paleo diet, soy products, sports medicine, training, vegan, vegan diet, veganism

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Marathon Training 101 – Part 1

February 20, 2015

With two months until the 2017 Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon it's time to get down to business. Learn how to train for a marathon. Learn More

Categorized as: Sports Medicine

Tagged with: Dick's Sporting Goods, dynamic warmup, first-time runners, half marathon, marathon, marathon nutrition, marathon training, pittsburgh marathon, sports medicine

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Can Concussions Impact Memory or Intelligence?

December 4, 2014

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the impact of a concussion on an individual's short-term and long-term memory, as well as intelligence. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: concussion, concussion myths, head injury, Jonathan French PsyD, sports medicine, traumatic brain injury, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program

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Buttered Coffee a Bust? How Healthy Is It?

October 21, 2014

Buttered coffee is one of the latest health trends around. Yet, how healthy is this beverage and can this fad do long-term damage to your overall health? Read More

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Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition

Tagged with: buttered coffee, coffee, energy, fads, fitness, health trends, heart attack, java, Leslie Bonci, nutrition, oil containing medium-chain triglycerides, sports medicine, stroke, turbo-loaded beverage, UPMC Sports Medicine

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How Concussions Affect Academics — Part One

October 9, 2014

With fall sports in full swing, sports-related concussions, and the impact on school, continue to be a concern for student athletes, coaches, and parents. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Pediatrics, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: concussion, concussion myths, Jonathan French PsyD, school, sports medicine, student

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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

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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