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 …
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Treatment Options for Shoulder Pain
The shoulder is made up of several joints, tendons and muscles that allow for a wide range of motion in the arm. Because the shoulder has more mobility than any other joint in the body, the soft tissues and bony …
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 …
Knee Pain: Causes and When to See a Specialist
Knee pain afflicts millions of people every day and is a common condition we treat at Texas Orthopedics. In fact, as many as 1 in 4 Americans suffer from chronic knee pain. We asked board certified orthopedic surgeon Robert Blais, …
Hip Pain Treatment for Golfers
Golf is a popular sport for recreational players and seasoned veterans alike, especially in Central Texas where the weather is golf-friendly almost year-round. It’s also a relatively safe sport because of the lack of physical contact, but that doesn’t mean …
How to Have Happy and Healthy Feet This Summer
Put up your winter boots, it’s sandal and flip flop season! April is Foot Health Awareness Month – what better time to talk about ways you can protect your feet! Believe it or not, flips flops, sandals and high heels …
Texas Orthopedics Female Physicians Pave the Path for Women in Medicine
More women are joining the medical field every day. In fact, more women are now in medical school than men. But equitable gender representation continues to be an uphill battle in orthopedics, which has the lowest percentage of women in …
Can We Turn Back the Clock When it Comes to Our Bones and Joints?
Is there such a thing as the Fountain of Youth when it comes to our bones and joints?
We asked board certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Barbara Bergin if it’s possible to slow down the course of time on our bodies. …
Low-Impact Exercise Has High Value
If getting fit is one of your goals this year, there are plenty of activities to choose from to get your heart rate up, burn calories and build muscle and strong bones. One thing to consider when you begin an …
Dr. McDonald on Real Simple: How to Recover After a Workout
Rest is an often overlooked, but important, component of an exercise routine for athletes and fitness enthusiast alike. In fact, recovery days help to decrease injury rates, improve training results, and improve mental health, according to sports medicine specialist John …
