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 some of the reasons why adding gym class to your child’s remote learning schedule can […]
TX Ortho News
Texas Orthopedics is the largest provider of comprehensive musculoskeletal services in Central Texas. We provide specialized expertise and broad experience in the areas of general orthopedics, sports medicine, joint replacement, spine, foot, ankle, hand, shoulder, elbow surgery and non-operative spine and neck care. Six locations in Northwest Austin, Central Austin, South Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park and Marble Falls to better serve you.
Texas Orthopedics Opens Bastrop Location
Texas Orthopedics is thrilled to announce the opening of our ninth location in Bastrop. Dr. Joel Hurt and Physician Assistant Mike Fields wiill offer quality orthopedic care in Bastrop on Thursday mornings starting October 1st. The office is located in the Fast Aid Urgent Care at 1670 Hwy 71 East, Ste. D, Bastrop, TX 78602. […]
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 sports injuries tend to be back related. Sudden awkward movements, lifting incorrectly or too heavy […]
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 another worry — a rise in injuries from ACL tears to Achilles tendon injuries. For […]
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 team of orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists recommend these tips to ease back into physical […]
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 Dr. Greg Westmoreland spoke to KVUE News Austin to provide some important information about how […]
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, a lot of misery might be avoided. They would simply be a forgotten whisper of discomfort, rather […]
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 recognized for excellence in health care early in their careers. Congratulations to our 2020 Super Doctors® […]
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. I always thought telemedicine would be ideal for rural as well as disabled patients, and […]
Dr. Kilbride Explains the Benefits of Running for Your Back
Men and women struggling with back pain often ask if running will hurt or help their pain. While those with back pain caused by structural damage to the spine should consult a specialist before tying up their laces, those with mechanical back pain (structurally normal spine), could see noticeable improvements in their symptoms after taking […]
