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Selfie and Texting Injuries On the Rise
Serious selfie injury? That might sound far-fetched, but today…it’s really not.
Social media use has skyrocketed in the past several years, and so have injuries related to constant smartphone and tablet use, according to orthopedic specialists.
Some people refer to …
Five Tips for Preventing Pitcher’s Elbow
With baseball season upon us, now is a good time for reminders on how to keep your slugger safe and free from injury.
Overuse injuries are responsible for nearly half of all sports injuries suffered by middle and high school …
Tips to Avoid Gaming Injuries
“Gaming injuries” are a real thing these days due to the repetition of using the same finger, wrist, arm and shoulder muscles over and over at a console or with a joystick. Just like any other competitive sport, overuse injuries …
Cycling and Softer Bones?
Austin is no stranger to competitive cycling. It’s a great whole-body workout and offers numerous cardiovascular benefits. But one thing it doesn’t provide? Better bone health, according to some experts.
A recent study published in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise …
Texas Orthopedics Debuts Online Scheduling
It’s the middle of the night and you are navigating your way to the bathroom in the dark when, oops, you accidentally kick the foot of the bed. It hurts! Is it broken? Grab some ice and your laptop and …
The ‘411’ on Most Common Football Injuries
Americans munch on approximately 1.3 billion chicken wings each year during the ‘Big Game,’ according to the National Chicken Council!
Another startling statistic about football as we head towards this weekend’s big match-up is that there are an average …
Top Tips for Marathon Recovery
You’ve finished the race (and kudos for that!), now it’s time to help your body recover properly. If you’re one of the thousands here in town who participated in the weekend’s 3M Half Marathon, chances are you’re a little sore …
Texas Orthopedics’ Austin Monthly Top Doctors
The accolades just keep coming in for our outstanding team of physicians here at Texas Orthopedics! Several of our board-certified orthopedic surgeons and physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM & R) specialists were recently named as Top Doctors for …
Welcome to Dr. Vilas Saldanha
Dr. Vilas Saldanha is a firm believer in service, both for our country and for the medical well-being of Central Texans.
The board-certified, orthopedic trauma surgeon recently moved to Texas after serving as a Major in the United States …