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 …
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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. …
Staying Pain-Free During COVID-19: Emergencies
From the blog of Dr. Barbara Bergin.
Over the past couple of months, it has been recommended that we stay away from emergency rooms and doctors’ offices, as well as other public places as much as possible. Restaurants and stores …
Are Steroid Shots Safe?
If you are living with debilitating joint pain that keeps you from performing normal daily tasks or even enjoying hobbies and activities you used to love, corticosteroid injections may be recommended as a non-surgical treatment option to help reduce pain …
3 Tips for Winter Running in Austin
While we’re lucky we don’t live in an area with harsh winters, keeping up with your running training this time of year can still pose some unique challenges. That doesn’t mean confining yourself to indoor training. Just take extra precautions …
Dr. Logan on KVUE: Stay Safe While Getting Fit in the New Year
Every New Year, many of us make a promise to get in shape. While starting a new fitness routine is a wonderful way to kick off that resolution, starting too quickly can often lead to injury. In fact, nearly half-a-million …
Dr. John McDonald Wins Best Orthopedic Doctor in Austin
Dr. John McDonald won first place in the orthopedic doctor category for Austin Fit Magazine’s 2019 ‘Best of’ list. It is his fourth consecutive year being nominated.
A sports enthusiast and athlete, Dr. McDonald enjoys helping his patients get back …
Sprained or Broken? How to Tell a Sprain From a Break
When you sustain a severe injury — whether it’s a twisted ankle, pulled muscle or what you think could be a broken bone — it’s crucial that you get a proper diagnosis of the problem before getting back to intense …