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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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Dr. Goldberg Performs Live Surgery at International Medical Meeting

September 22, 2014Filed Under: ICJR, total hip replacement

Texas Orthopedics’ physician, Dr. Tyler Goldberg, participated in a very ‘hands on’ way at a recent international medical meeting that took place in Houston September 18-20, 2014.

How hands on? He performed a live surgery.

The 3rd Annual Anterior

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Weighed Down By the Backpack? Tips from Dr. Bergin in the Statesman

September 17, 2014Filed Under: Dr. Barbara Bergin

The bulging book bag is common sight for parents. But, did you know that these heavy bags can cause aches and pains for your youngster?

Dr. Barbara Bergin of Texas Orthopedics was recently interviewed by Austin American Statesman reporter, Nicole

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Dr. Scott Smith on KVUE Discusses Spike in Adult Injuries in Teen Football Players

September 16, 2014Filed Under: ACL tear, football injuries, fractures

Dr. Scott Smith was interviewed by KVUE anchor and medical reporter, Jim Bergamo last week about adult-type injuries on the uptick in teen football players.

Why the spike?

Dr. Smith told KVUE bigger body sizes and year-round, more intense training

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Yoga for Football Players? A Great Yet Unconventional Training Tool

September 10, 2014Filed Under: football injuries, yoga

Dumbbell bench press; running stadium stairs; Russian twists; and… downward facing dog? These are all training exercises that football players use, including yoga. Why are they doing the ancient Indian practice? Experts say players can get some extra benefits that …

Celebrating World Physical Therapy Day Today!

September 8, 2014Filed Under: physical therapy, texas orthopedics, world physical therapy day

World Physical Therapy Day is today and is all about recognizing the great contributions that physical therapists make to keep people well, mobile and independent. We have a great team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and hand therapists that do

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