We know parents are eager to keep kids active in the summer months and always on the lookout for activities to help burn off some of their never-ending energy. But a trip to the neighborhood playground or an afternoon spent …
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Female surgeons showing girls they can grow up to be surgeons
Orthopedic surgeons Dr. Barbara Bergin and Dr. Kelly Cline are taking their expertise and leadership to the students of The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders, teaching a hands-on sports medicine class.
Dr. Bergin and Dr. Cline’s mentorship …
Texas Orthopedics Female Physicians Pave the Path for Women in Medicine
More women are joining the medical field every day. In fact, more women are now in medical school than men. But equitable gender representation continues to be an uphill battle in orthopedics, which has the lowest percentage of women in …
Top Tips to Avoid Winter Injuries
With the cold winter months upon us, it’s important to remember that this season can bring a host of injuries. During the brutal winter Central Texas experienced last year, we saw an increase in broken bones from slips and falls …
Can We Turn Back the Clock When it Comes to Our Bones and Joints?
Is there such a thing as the Fountain of Youth when it comes to our bones and joints?
We asked board certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Barbara Bergin if it’s possible to slow down the course of time on our bodies. …
Low-Impact Exercise Has High Value
If getting fit is one of your goals this year, there are plenty of activities to choose from to get your heart rate up, burn calories and build muscle and strong bones. One thing to consider when you begin an …
Dr. McDonald on Real Simple: How to Recover After a Workout
Rest is an often overlooked, but important, component of an exercise routine for athletes and fitness enthusiast alike. In fact, recovery days help to decrease injury rates, improve training results, and improve mental health, according to sports medicine specialist John …
Recognizing Our Texas Orthopedics 2021 Super Doctors
Congratulations are in order for 20 of our incredible physicians at Texas Orthopedics for being recognized by their peers as Super Doctors®!
Each year, Super Doctors asks physicians from across the state to nominate colleagues they know and trust as …
What you need to know about regenerative medicine after FDA warning
The FDA recently released a consumer warning about regenerative medicine therapies in an effort to educate consumers about the marketing of unapproved products that claim to treat or cure medical conditions.
We asked board certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine …
Feeling Shaky After Your Workout? Here’s What You Need to Know.
If you exercise daily or if you are just starting out, there are a few reasons why you could feel shaky or weak after a workout according to J.P. Rodriguez, MD, board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist.
The …
