With March Madness approaching, weekend warriors and parents of players may be curious about the most common basketball injuries. Understanding them can lower your risk and speed up your recovery.
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Orthopaedics
UAB Medicine has opened a new orthopaedic urgent care clinic at UAB Hospital-Highlands. It was created to serve patients who don’t require treatment in an emergency room but do need care from advanced practice providers (APPs) for minor injuries involving the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, or muscles.
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A recent UAB graduate in physical therapy, JaMichael Nash answers questions about his first months as part of the UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center (SRC) team.
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A recent UAB graduate in physical therapy, Marguerite Marquez answers questions about her first months as part of the UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center (SRC) team.
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For the convenience of our patients, UAB Sports & Exercise Medicine and UAB Orthopaedic Services now allow patients to schedule their own appointments online with many providers. This includes appointments at UAB Hospital-Highlands, UAB Medicine Gardendale Specialty Care, and UAB Sports and Exercise Medicine at St. Vincent’s 119.
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January 20, 2023
Getting Back in the Race After In-Marathon Femur Fracture
On Feb. 17, 2020, the starting gun fired for the start of the 19th running of the Mercedes Marathon in Birmingham. Veteran ultra-runner Donna Arrington, age 55, was in the field. She was on pace to finish strong until, at the halfway point at mile 13, Arrington began to feel sharp pain in her right leg.
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September 7, 2022
Nursing Communication HCAHPS Top Scores: FY22 Quarter 2
The Nursing Communication HCAHPS performance domain is a key measure of delivering excellent care and achieving high levels of patient satisfaction. Congratulations to the units listed below on earning Level 5 in Nursing Communication during the past quarter! Your hard work and dedication directly contributed to the highest levels of satisfaction among UAB Medicine patients and visitors.
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May 26, 2022
I Am an Everyday Active
Being active is important for your mental and physical health. And the right partner can keep you moving toward a healthy future, no matter the challenges. Whether you need help taking that first step, coming back after an injury, or reaching and maintaining your goals, UAB Sports & Exercise Medicine is here for you.
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May 26, 2022
I Am Recovering from an Injury
Pain, stress, and injuries to the body keep you from performing your best. UAB Sports & Exercise Medicine finds the best solution for you to get back on track and guides you step by step. Our academic physicians continuously learn and practice the latest techniques in treating injuries, informed by outstanding quality metrics. You will have a full team of medical experts on your side: from pain management specialists to physical therapists, we are all here to ensure that your care plan works for you.
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Each year, UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center (SRC) selects a patient for the Ambassador of Hope Award. This special honor goes to a disabled individual whose courage and determination inspire hope in others facing the challenges of disability. Jay Fassbender is the 2021 recipient of the award. His story concerns his struggle with the rapid onset of a rare muscular condition.
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On Jan. 25, 2021, severe weather rolled through Mississippi and Alabama, destroying homes and causing severe damage in several communities. In Fultondale, the Hernandez family waited in their home for the storms to pass. But when an EF3 tornado touched down close by, Arnoldo Vasquez Hernandez realized his family could be in danger.
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March 31, 2020
Occupational Therapy Helps Patients Get Back to Daily Life
For people who suffer a serious injury or medical condition that reduces their mobility, strength, or physical or mental ability, the first goal of treatment is surviving the early stages. A full recovery, however, goes beyond survival and toward regaining everyday physical function. Occupational therapy (OT) is the rehabilitation process that helps patients get back the basic abilities that were affected.
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