Blog & News

‘Tis the Season To Lend A Helping Hand

November 25, 2014Filed Under: Habitat for Humanity

The bitter temperatures couldn’t keep the Texas Orthopedics team from fulfilling their promise – to help build a new home for a family in need through Austin Habitat for Humanity.

While the Texas Orthopedics team is used to providing medical

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Osteoporosis Does Not Discriminate

November 19, 2014Filed Under: fractures, osteoporosis

A recent study revealed that men are just as at risk for osteoporosis as women, if not more, yet few men are getting screened and treated for the disease.

Osteoporosis causes the thinning and weakening of bones, often resulting in

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Camp Mabry Soldier Opts for Non-Surgical Back Treatment

November 17, 2014Filed Under: Back pain, Dr. Ai Mukai

As we honor our veterans this November, we are reminded of their courage, strength and desire to serve and protect. A fine example of such commitment is Camp Mabry soldier SFC Jon Martinez who faced debilitating and possible career-ending back

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Is it a Concussion? Would You Know What to Do?

November 13, 2014Filed Under: concussions, football injuries

A recent news report from the Journal of Athletic Training found many high school football players don’t know enough about the symptoms and consequences of a concussion. Concussions are serious business. They can lead to brain hemorrhage, coma and death

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How to Start Exercising Again After an Injury

November 11, 2014Filed Under: ACL injury, physical rehabilitation

Athletes and regular exercisers are prone to recurring injuries. But once the pain subsides, you can go back to exercising, right? Not so fast… follow these tips:

Follow the 10% Rule

Instead of going from 0 to 100, which is

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How Diabetes Can Affect Your Bones and Joints

November 5, 2014Filed Under: Charcot Joint, diabetes, frozen shoulder, osteoarthrtitis, osteoporosis

November is American Diabetes Month®, a time to focus the nation’s attention on issues surrounding diabetes.

Did you know people with diabetes are at an increased risk of developing several bone and joint disorders? Here are some of them:

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Physical Therapy Before Surgery Reduces Costs and Care Needs

November 3, 2014Filed Under: physical therapy, prehabilitation, total hip replacement, total knee replacement

Most patients assume they only need physical therapy after surgery. But a new study in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery reveals that one or two sessions of prehabilitation (physical therapy before surgery) can reduce postoperative care use by

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4 Easy Back Stretches to Relieve Aches and Pains

October 8, 2014Filed Under: back stretches, low back pain

Remember how at ten years old you would go outside, play all day long on Saturday then get up and do it all over again the next day without missing a step? Trying this as an adult usually includes a

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Physician Assistants: Your Doctor’s Secret Weapon

October 6, 2014Filed Under: PA Week, Physician assistants

It’s National Physician Assistants (PA) Week! And in celebration, it’s time we let the cat out of the bag about something – our physician assistants (and all of our extenders) are our secret weapon. They’re an essential part of the

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Post-Baby Body Suprise: Dr. Mukai Talks to The Bump Club

September 24, 2014Filed Under: carpal tunnel surgery, pregnancy, The Bump Club

When most people think about carpal tunnel syndrome, they usually picture someone sitting at a desk typing at a keyboard. But, it’s actually common among pregnant women and new moms, especially during the third trimester and just after delivering

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