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Recover Right, Take it From the XGame Athlete

June 17, 2014Filed Under: BMX, Chase Hawk, KVUE-TV, XGames

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 …

Filed Under: BMX, Chase Hawk, KVUE-TV, XGames

ACL Injury Strike Dallas Cowboys

June 11, 2014Filed Under: ACL injury, Dallas Cowboys, Sean Lee

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 …

Filed Under: ACL injury, Dallas Cowboys, Sean Lee

It’s National Hand Therapy Week at Texas Orthopedics

June 5, 2014Filed Under: Arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, hand therapists, national hand therapy week, 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 …

Filed Under: Arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, hand therapists, national hand therapy week, texas orthopedics

The Risky Side of Trampoline Fun: 5 Safety Rules

May 27, 2014Filed Under: fractures, trampoline safety

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 …

Filed Under: fractures, trampoline safety

A Day of Remembrance

May 26, 2014Filed Under: Memorial Day

On this Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the men and women – fathers and mothers, sons and daughters, sisters and brothers, friends and family – who gave their life for serving our country. We also pay deep gratitude to …

Filed Under: Memorial Day

Why the Risks of Being Overweight are NOT a Cosmetic Issue

May 21, 2014Filed Under: health risks of being overweight, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, texas orthopedics, type 2 diabetes

Weight shouldn’t only be thought of as a cosmetic issue – there are huge health ramifications.

When people are carrying additional weight, it can contribute to osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease. Your joints are the points in …

Filed Under: health risks of being overweight, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, texas orthopedics, type 2 diabetes

3 Easy Exercises for Preventing Sports Injuries

May 19, 2014Filed Under: exercises reduce injury risks, rotator cuff injury, sports injury prevention, texas orthopedics


1. Shoulder Strengthening Exercises for the Rotator Cuff

A rotator cuff injury is common for people playing tennis and baseball. The forces generated through overhand motions, like pitches and serves, cause the rotator cuff to act like brakes. Unfortunately, the …

Filed Under: exercises reduce injury risks, rotator cuff injury, sports injury prevention, texas orthopedics

How Does Warmer Weather Affect Your Workout?

May 13, 2014Filed Under: cold weather for workouts, exercise and dehydration, exercise and heat exhaustion, texas orthopedics, warm weather for workouts

The winter coats are back in the closet, the sun is shining, and all the festivals are starting up. It’s a great time to be outside! But how does this warmer weather affect your workout? Is it really the best …

Filed Under: cold weather for workouts, exercise and dehydration, exercise and heat exhaustion, texas orthopedics, warm weather for workouts

Get Back in the Game this Spring with Sports Safety Tips

May 7, 2014Filed Under: ACL tears, baseball injuries, golf injuries, golfer's elbow, low back injuries, soccer injuries

Green fields and warmer temperatures mean spring sports season is upon us. But after months of limited or indoor activity, how do you return to the game you love without injuries?

Baseball, softball, golf and soccer are popular spring sports. …

Filed Under: ACL tears, baseball injuries, golf injuries, golfer's elbow, low back injuries, soccer injuries

Compound in Green Tomatoes Linked to Muscle Growth

April 30, 2014Filed Under: muscle atrophy, orthopedic injuries, texas orthopedics

Many people that suffer from orthopedic injuries are also at risk for muscle atrophy, a serious condition where the muscles are “wasting”. Striking over 50 million Americans annually, muscle atrophy impairs physical activity, predisposes people to falls and fractures, and
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Filed Under: muscle atrophy, orthopedic injuries, texas orthopedics

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Texas Orthopedics provides comprehensive orthopedic care by offering on-site X-ray, MRIs, bone density scans, physical and occupational therapy, general orthopedic services, sports medicine, spine care, joint replacement, fracture and trauma care, infusion therapy, and a Joint Commission-accredited outpatient surgery center. In addition to orthopedic surgeons, we have physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists at our locations in Kyle, Round Rock, Lakeway, Northwest Austin, Leander, Central Austin, and South Austin, TX.