Whether you are an elite athlete or at the back of the pack, nothing will slow down your running routine like an injury. Our orthopedic specialists recommend you take the following steps to avoid painfully derailing your training plan.
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Prevent Injury to Reach Your Fitness Goals
If you are one of the many people hitting the gym with fresh determination in 2023, it’s important to approach your new workout safely. Injuries and fatigue can make reaching your goals harder, impossible and more expensive.
Anyone can sustain …
Dr. Rodriguez Shares Fall Sports Injury Prevention Tips for the Austin American Statesman
Throughout the fall sports season, you can find many of our orthopedic surgeons on the sidelines at local sporting events. Texas Orthopedics is proud to support the athletes, coaches, and athletic trainers in our community and share one common goal …
Helping Kids Avoid Injury This Summer
We know parents are eager to keep kids active in the summer months and always on the lookout for activities to help burn off some of their never-ending energy. But a trip to the neighborhood playground or an afternoon spent …
Top Tips to Avoid Winter Injuries
With the cold winter months upon us, it’s important to remember that this season can bring a host of injuries. During the brutal winter Central Texas experienced last year, we saw an increase in broken bones from slips and falls …
Cross Country Athlete Learns to Listen to Her Body After Season Ending Injury
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 …
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 …
What Are Common Lacrosse Injuries?
Lacrosse, considered America’s oldest team sport, has quickly grown in popularity all over the country — including right here in Central Texas. A fast-paced sport, lacrosse requires a diverse skillset and proper training and conditioning in order to prevent injury. …
Increase in Sports-Related Overuse Injuries in Pre-Teens
Over the past decade, we have seen a significant increase in the rate of sports-related overuse injuries among children ages 12 and under. In fact, the number of ACL surgeries in girls 12 and under has increased by an astounding …
Dr. Logan on KVUE: Stay Safe While Getting Fit in the New Year
Every New Year, many of us make a promise to get in shape. While starting a new fitness routine is a wonderful way to kick off that resolution, starting too quickly can often lead to injury. In fact, nearly half-a-million …
