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We’ve been getting quite a bit of questions lately about stem cell and Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections for pain relief among many of our patients, including those with arthritis. As popular as these treatments have become, there are still

Many active athletes, weekend warriors, and folks with arthritic joints have been asking about two treatments options for their pain: Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and “Stem Cells.” Both treatment options have become increasingly popular, but at the same time, there’s

How heavy is your child’s backpack? If they are like most kids’, it is too heavy.

Books, pens, notebooks… kids’ backpacks are packed! These heavy bags rob kids’ energy that would be better used doing homework or playing sports and

Texas Orthopedics salutes all of our nation’s veterans on November 11. We are especially proud to honor those close to home. Right here at Texas Orthopedics, we have twelve doctors and staff members who have bravely served our country. We

AMD employees who ranged from elite athletes to ‘weekend warriors’ stopped by to hear Dr. John McDonald speak about common sports injuries and prevention tips.

Dr. McDonald was invited to speak at AMD, one of Austin’s largest tech companies, to

Foam rollers have become a popular gym (and home) accessory these days. They are lightweight, portable, and come in a variety of colors and textures. But what are they for? And do they really work?

These rollers are designed to

Yesterday, most of us gained an hour of sleep because we set our clocks back for daylight savings time. Have you ever wondered how this daylight savings practice came to be? “Falling” back an hour in the chilly months, and

Arthritis patients may not seem the most obvious candidates for adopting a strength-training or weightlifting regimen. But evidence shows that strength-training is highly beneficial to those suffering from osteoporosis and other forms of the disease.

Here’s 4 reasons arthritis sufferers

Over one million people visited urgent care centers or emergency rooms with trampoline-related injuries from 2002 to 2011 (Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics). The majority of these injuries occurred in small children.

With more and more commercial trampoline “parks”

The purpose of the “respect” series of blog is to remind my followers and patients of the many destructive forces out there which can result in the slow or acute decline of our musculoskeletal system. Of course, there are commonly