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The Importance of Neck Strength

September 20, 2017

Learn why strengthening the neck muscles is part of any concussion rehabilitation plan at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program. Read More

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

Tagged with: concussion, Concussion Athlete, concussion recovery, infographic, neck, neck muscles, neck strength, rehabilitation, sports injury, training

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Maximize Your Run by Getting Good Rest

April 2, 2017

When you’re not getting enough sleep at night, your run suffers, and your chance of injury and illness increases. Read more here. Read More

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Tagged with: athletics, marathon training, marathons, running, sleep health, sports medicine, training

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8 Essential Winter Sport Safety Tips for Every Athlete

December 8, 2016

Before you hit the slopes or step in the rink this winter, keep in mind these eight tips to help keep you safe and ready to take on the elements. Learn More

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Tagged with: sport safety, sports medicine, training, winter sports

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Marathon Training Tips and Advice

January 25, 2016

Training for a marathon can seem like a very daunting task. We've compiled several of our best marathon training articles to help you start to get ready! Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: cross training, half marathon, marathon, marathon prep, running, training

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14 Days of Nutrition Tips from Gary Roberts

December 29, 2015

Find tips from Gary Roberts at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex to help jump-start your nutrition plan to help you with your healthy lifestyle. Read More

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Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: Gary Roberts, healthy eating, nutrition, nutrition tips, performance, training

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Energy from Coconut Oil – Gary Roberts High Performance Recipes

December 26, 2015

Coconut oil has many amazing properties including anti-inflammation and are a good source of energy for exercise. Check out these recipes from Gary Roberts. View Recipe

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Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: anti-inflammation, coconut oil, energy, exercise, Gary Roberts, training

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High Performance Training Tips from Gary Roberts

December 24, 2015

Are you ready to jump-start your fitness regime in the New Year? Check out these high performance training tips from Gary Roberts at UPMC. Read More

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Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: athlete, conditioning, fitness, fitness tips, Gary Roberts, training, weekend warrior, workout tips

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High-Performance Coconut Water Smoothie Recipes

December 18, 2015

Learn how to whip up this refreshing coconut smoothie recipe, complete with an extra nutritional punch! View Recipe

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Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: coconut water, Gary Roberts, recipe, shakes, Smoothie Recipes, training, workout

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High Performance Recipe: Spinach Omelet

December 13, 2015

Breakfast kick starts your metabolism and keeps your energy up throughout the day. Check out this tasty spinach omelet recipe from Gary Roberts! View Recipe

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Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: breakfast, eggs, Gary Roberts, healthy recipes, recipes, spinach, training