Participating in sports is a great way to stay fit and healthy. But when a sports-related back injury happens, it can prevent you from performing at your peak and even limit your playing time.
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Dr. Kelly Cline Talks Athlete Injury Risks Due to COVID-19
Football, volleyball, and many other sports are resuming practice, or planning to, after an abrupt end last March. While much time has been spent on adopting procedures to prevent the spread of COVID among athletes, sports physicians and trainers have …
4 Ways to Ease Back into Fall Sports
Fall sports are kicking off in Central Texas, and Texas Orthopedics wants to help keep athletes safe, healthy, and in the game. If you are returning to sports after a hiatus from physical activity over the spring and summer, our …
Dr. Westmoreland on KVUE News Austin: How to Safely Exercise Outdoors in the Heat
Many Austinites are choosing to exercise outdoors to stay active and continue social distancing. But now that triple-digit heat is upon us, it’s important to stay aware of heat-related illnesses while exercising.
Board certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist …
Staying Pain-Free During COVID-19: Don’t Let the Sun Set on These Painful Conditions
From the blog of Dr. Barbara Bergin
This series presents a great opportunity to talk about stopping pain before it gets ramped up…before the sun sets. There are some conditions which if addressed on the first day you feel pain, …
Congrats to our 2020 Super Doctors® Rising Stars
Six Texas Orthopedics physicians have been included in this year’s Texas Super Doctors® Rising Stars list published in Texas Monthly magazine.
The Texas Super Doctors® Rising Stars, practicing for 10 years or less, are nominated by their peers statewide and …
Staying Pain-Free During COVID-19: Telemedicine
From the blog of Dr. Barbara Bergin
Since the outset of COVID-19, many patients have been opting or encouraged to use telemedicine for visits with their physicians, and I saw this as a good option then, but also going forward. …
Dr. Kilbride Explains the Benefits of Running for Your Back
Men and women struggling with back pain often ask if running will hurt or help their pain. While those with back pain caused by structural damage to the spine should consult a specialist before tying up their laces, those with …
Dr. Mukai on FOX 7 Austin: Work from Home Posture Tips
With more people working from home during the coronavirus pandemic, back and neck pain is on the rise. Whether you are working at a desk, table or in bed, chances are your posture is not healthy. Texas Orthopedics physiatrist Dr. …
Facebook Live: Arthritis Awareness Month
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention projects 63 million people in the United States have arthritis. Texas Orthopedics physicians diagnose and treat this painful, debilitating condition every day. In honor of Arthritis Awareness Month, Dr. Vilas Saldanha and Dr. …
