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So, you just made a terrible decision. Something so absurd you smack the front of your head in disgust. Well, you actually just smacked the part of your brain that made that decision. The frontal lobe,...
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Do you have shoulder pain that keeps you up at night? Has it gotten difficult to comb your hair or reach up to the top shelf? Rotator cuff injuries are a common cause of shoulder pain, and new surgical...
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We’ve all heard how important it is to wear sunscreen daily, no matter what the season or weather is like. And, there is no doubt that wearing sunscreen protects your skin from sun damage and reduces...
View ArticleWhat’s the Difference Between a Sprain and Strain?
Sliding into second base, going in for a breakaway layup, running on an uneven trail, overstretching, falling, or even dancing at a wedding can cause a sprain or strain. Sprains and strains are common...
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Infographic: Thrower’s Ten Baseball Program for Baseball Pitchers
The Thrower’s Ten is an organized and concise exercise regimen specifically designed for pitchers and throwers. Each movement is designed to improve strength, power, and endurance of the shoulder and...
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Hand and Arm Injuries in Athletes
Upper extremity injuries are some of the most common injuries in athletes. They also can be easily dismissed or downplayed by the athlete when they want to get back to sport. Mark Baratz, MD, an...
View ArticleArm Soreness: What Does It Mean for Baseball Players?
With spring baseball season underway, and a new summer season around the corner, some players are already showing signs of fatigue with many games left to play. During this time of year, questions...
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Despite being a relatively stationary position, baseball pitching injuries are quite common. The repetitive throwing motion makes pitchers as prone to injuries as any other player on the field....
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Elbow injuries are among the most common and most serious injuries baseball players suffer. When the injury is to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) — the ligament on the inside of the elbow — it...
View ArticleTreating Arm and Shoulder Injuries in Throwing Athletes
The spring temperatures are rising which means it’s time to warm up your body in preparation for the baseball and softball seasons. Michael Woodward, PT, DPT, facility director at the UPMC Centers for...
View ArticleGridiron Safety: Common Football Injuries by Position
Football is revered as one of America’s greatest pastimes. The end of summer brings the start of practices, backyard pickup games, and thousands of players strapping on their pads and marching onto the...
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Soreness is your body’s way of telling you it needs some time to recover. Learn more about what it could mean for baseball players. The post Healthy Tip: Listen To Your Body appeared first on UPMC...
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Many health conditions can cause pain and other symptoms in your arms and hands, from minor muscle strains to a serious problem like a heart attack. Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS), a group of...
View Article5 Ways to Prevent Basketball Injuries
The player races down the court, dribbling the ball. Along the way, he dodges a few opposing players and almost collides with others. He halts briefly, then sends the ball soaring toward the basket. It...
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Sliding into second base, going in for a breakaway layup, running on an uneven trail, overstretching, falling, or even dancing at a wedding can cause a sprain or strain. Sprains and strains are common...
View ArticleOff-Season Hockey: Train Like the Pros
At this time of year, youth hockey teams, coaches, and players are starting to think about their off-season training programs. Because strength and conditioning training is vital to helping players...
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Hand and Arm Injuries in Athletes
Upper extremity injuries are some of the most common injuries in athletes. They also can be easily dismissed or downplayed by the athlete when they want to get back to sport. Mark Baratz, MD, an...
View ArticleArm Soreness: What Does It Mean for Baseball Players?
With spring baseball season underway, and a new summer season around the corner, some players are already showing signs of fatigue with many games left to play. During this time of year, questions...
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Common Baseball Pitching Injuries and Where They Strike
Despite being a relatively stationary position, baseball pitching injuries are quite common. The repetitive throwing motion makes pitchers as prone to injuries as any other player on the field....
View ArticleFatigue or Pain: Don’t Ignore Your Elbow’s Warning Signs
Elbow injuries are among the most common and most serious injuries baseball players suffer. When the injury is to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) — the ligament on the inside of the elbow — it...
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