When gyms were closed and sports were cancelled during the pandemic, some athletes took the opportunity to rest. But many athletes, like cross-country runner Ava Sweeney, never stopped training. Thirteen-year-old Ava continued to run even though she was unable to …
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Military Bond Between Doctor and Patient
When 56-year-old Army Combat veteran Jeffrey Fox fell 18 feet off an extension ladder while working alone as a home builder, he called 911 and was taken by ambulance to the nearest hospital.
Once at the hospital, Jeffrey immediately requested …
3 Important Reasons to Incorporate Exercise into Remote Learning
Both parents and kids have had to adjust to remote learning during the pandemic, navigating online classes or even homeschooling. No matter your child’s new schedule, it’s crucial that you incorporate physical activity into their daily routine.
These are just …
How to Treat and Prevent Sports-Related Back Pain
Participating in sports is a great way to stay fit and healthy. But when a sports-related back injury happens, it can prevent you from performing at your peak and even limit your playing time.
What Causes Lower Back Pain?
Many …
Dr. Kelly Cline Talks Athlete Injury Risks Due to COVID-19
Football, volleyball, and many other sports are resuming practice, or planning to, after an abrupt end last March. While much time has been spent on adopting procedures to prevent the spread of COVID among athletes, sports physicians and trainers have …
4 Ways to Ease Back into Fall Sports
Fall sports are kicking off in Central Texas, and Texas Orthopedics wants to help keep athletes safe, healthy, and in the game. If you are returning to sports after a hiatus from physical activity over the spring and summer, our …
Dr. Westmoreland on KVUE News Austin: How to Safely Exercise Outdoors in the Heat
Many Austinites are choosing to exercise outdoors to stay active and continue social distancing. But now that triple-digit heat is upon us, it’s important to stay aware of heat-related illnesses while exercising.
Board certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist …
Staying Pain-Free During COVID-19: Don’t Let the Sun Set on These Painful Conditions
From the blog of Dr. Barbara Bergin
This series presents a great opportunity to talk about stopping pain before it gets ramped up…before the sun sets. There are some conditions which if addressed on the first day you feel pain, …
Congrats to our 2020 Super Doctors® Rising Stars
Six Texas Orthopedics physicians have been included in this year’s Texas Super Doctors® Rising Stars list published in Texas Monthly magazine.
The Texas Super Doctors® Rising Stars, practicing for 10 years or less, are nominated by their peers statewide and …
Staying Pain-Free During COVID-19: Telemedicine
From the blog of Dr. Barbara Bergin
Since the outset of COVID-19, many patients have been opting or encouraged to use telemedicine for visits with their physicians, and I saw this as a good option then, but also going forward. …
