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Why We’re Excited About Austin Aces
Texas now has a professional team… the Austin Aces tennis team. New owner, Lorne Abony, purchased the Orange County team last year and brought them to Austin, Texas. We’re grateful he did.
While you have not seen Andy Roddick at …
Three Reasons Girl Athletes are at Risk for ACL Injury
In the U.S. 56% of high school students play sports of some type, reported in Austin Family magazine. The participation rate among girls has seen the highest growth in the last decade and is part of the reason ACL injuries …
June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month
Scoliosis, an abnormal curvature of the spine, affects about 6 million people in the US. It usually strikes in childhood and adolescence with the average age of diagnosis being about 10 to 15 years old. And most of the time, …
Serious Injuries Sideline US Players During World Cup
All eyes were on the US last week as they stunned many by beating Ghana in their opening World Cup game with a 2-1 victory. But joy was overshadowed by serious injuries to two of the star players, Jozy Altidore …
Dr. Barbara Bergin on DailyFinance.com
The percentrage of patients with high-deductible health insurance plans is growing, according to DailyFinance.com. As a result, patients are becoming more price conscious about their health care choices.
Motley Fool writer and DailyFinance.com contributor, Beth Orenstein, consulted several physicians on …
Recover Right, Take it From the XGame Athlete
Last week, KVUE-TV interviewed Texas Orthopedics’ surgeon, Dr. Peter Garcia and his patient Chase Hawk, a BMX athlete about to compete at XGames Austin.
Chase spoke about his recent and most devastating injury suffered two years ago- a broken fibula …
ACL Injury Strike Dallas Cowboys
The football season hasn’t even started and it looks like the Dallas Cowboys have already experienced a setback.
ESPN reported last week that the Cowboys’ middle linebacker, Sean Lee, has a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and slight tear of …
It’s National Hand Therapy Week at Texas Orthopedics
The American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT) recognizes June 2-June 8 as National Hand Therapy Week. Hand Therapy Week raises awareness about the hand therapy specialty, demonstrating the advantages of prevention and treatment procedures for patients who have been affected …
The Risky Side of Trampoline Fun: 5 Safety Rules
You can spot a trampoline on nearly every block in Central Texas. For parents, it’s a way for their kids to have fun, exercise (and get tired!) in their own backyard. For kids, well, who doesn’t love jumping like a …
