If you’re heading out on vacation for Spring Break, whether with college pals or your own kids and family, make safety a top priority. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) offers some tips for travel and smart behavior
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Arthritis Myths and Facts
Chances are you know someone, young or old, living with arthritis. Arthritis affects more than 50 million Americans. One in every five adults and 300,000 children live with the debilitating condition that causes joint pain, stiffness, immobility and swelling.
During
…Injury Prevention Programs
During the 2013-2014 academic year, high school athletes suffered more than 300,000 lower-limb injuries requiring medical attention and suspension of play for at least one day (according to the Colorado School of Public Health Pediatric Injury Prevention, Education and Research
…Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most serious and debilitating forms of arthritis, causing painful, swollen joints and deterioration. Although we don’t know the exact cause of the disease, many scientists now suspect that the microbiome, or mass of
…Marathon Meal Planning… Cue the Carbs
3M Half Marathon and the Austin Marathon are right around the corner. And thousands of Central Texans have been training for the big days, but experts say what you eat before a marathon (or half-marathon) is just as important
…Slope Safety
Do you dream of black diamonds? Do lift tickets lift your spirits? If you’re part of the masses that flock to the mountains each ski season, read on for ways to stay safe on the slopes this winter.
Whether you
…Stenosis… What is it? How is it treated?
Low back pain is a common ailment. In fact, it is the most common cause of job-related disability resulting in missed workdays and limiting or reducing one’s activities. Yet, not all back pain is alike.
…In the following article, we
These Docs Are Super Duper
Congrats to the eight Texas Orthopedics’ physicians who made this year’s Super Doctors list by Texas Monthly magazine.
The annual Super Doctors announcement highlights outstanding physicians from more than 40 medical specialties who have attained a high degree of peer
‘Tis the Season To Lend A Helping Hand
The bitter temperatures couldn’t keep the Texas Orthopedics team from fulfilling their promise – to help build a new home for a family in need through Austin Habitat for Humanity.
…While the Texas Orthopedics team is used to providing medical
Osteoporosis Does Not Discriminate
A recent study revealed that men are just as at risk for osteoporosis as women, if not more, yet few men are getting screened and treated for the disease.
…Osteoporosis causes the thinning and weakening of bones, often resulting in
