After colliding with a snowboarder on a Colorado ski slope, Patrice was left with a fractured sacrum that wouldn’t heal. She finally found relief when she turned to the same UPMC physiatrist who had successfully treated her daughter’s nagging elbow injury — and later, her son’s excruciating Achilles heel pain.
Staying active is a priority for Elaine Barron, now 74. UPMC physiatrists and physical therapists supported her through challenges with a broken pelvis, arthritis, scoliosis, and more – truly looking at the whole person to identify what’s causing pain to then manage and treat the issue.
When she started experiencing excruciating hip pain on her daily long runs, champion runner Mia needed to find relief. Finding a runner-focused physiatrist and treatment at UPMC’s Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation helped her get back to the top.
When severe strokes left Sally with no functional use of her right side, she turned to UPMC’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation where BOTOX® injections helped her become mobile once again.
When Wes experienced hip and knee pain during his collegiate triple jumping career, a teammate suggested he visit UPMC Sports Medicine and the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Pittsburgh. Learn how they helped him leap to new lengths.
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