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Swimming is a spectacular summer activity. It’s refreshing and relaxing. It is also a great low-impact, full-body workout. With any sport though there is an associated risk of injury. The repetitive motion used in swimming strokes puts pressure on the

We’re starting to see a spike in hip injuries among teens. Hip issues are commonly associated with senior patients, but they also strike fit and athletic young adults. Frequently mistaken for a pulled muscle or groin, hip impingement is a

Are you a “weekend warrior” in terms of your workout routine? Meaning do you save up all your energy and aggression from the work week and head to the gym just on weekends? If you are sedentary for the majority

Congratulations to Texas Orthopedics’ physical therapist, Derrick Campbell, on being published in the magazine, ADVANCED for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine.

Campbell detailed his experience in treating Texas Stars hockey players, the affiliate of National Hockey League’s Dallas Stars,

Turns out hip replacement surgery is now an equal opportunity procedure and is no longer reserved for the ‘older’ population. New research from the National Hospital Discharge Survey reveals that hip replacement surgery increased by 200 percent from 2000-2010, among

Nearly 1 in 4 men diagnosed with osteoporosis, yet, most do not get screened until after they suffer a fracture, found a recent report published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.

Because osteoporosis is more common in women,

Tom Brady, Jamal Charles, Jordan Shipley, Adrian Peterson, Von Miller, Tyrann Mathieu, Brian Cushing, Sam Bradford, Jeremy Maclin…. the list goes on. These athletes have all sustained anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears.

Dr. Scott Smith, orthopedic surgeon at Texas

Plantar Fasciitis may sound a little frightening. But it really isn’t. It is the most common cause of  heel pain and gets its name because it starts in the plantar fascia part of your foot. The plantar fascia is the

June marks the heart of baseball season, grilling season, and the special day we celebrate fathers and other important male figures in our lives. June is also Men’s Health Month, dedicated to the awareness and prevention of men’s health