Golf is a popular sport for recreational players and seasoned veterans alike, especially in Central Texas where the weather is golf-friendly almost year-round. It’s also a relatively safe sport because of the lack of physical contact, but that doesn’t mean …
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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 …
Cross Country Athlete Learns to Listen to Her Body After Season Ending Injury
When gyms were closed and sports were cancelled during the pandemic, some athletes took the opportunity to rest. But many athletes, like cross-country runner Ava Sweeney, never stopped training. Thirteen-year-old Ava continued to run even though she was unable to …
How to Treat and Prevent Sports-Related Back Pain
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.
What Causes Lower Back Pain?
Many …
What Are Common Lacrosse Injuries?
Lacrosse, considered America’s oldest team sport, has quickly grown in popularity all over the country — including right here in Central Texas. A fast-paced sport, lacrosse requires a diverse skillset and proper training and conditioning in order to prevent injury. …
Texas Ortho Physical Therapists are AWE-Some
Our Physical Therapists are AWE-some. We’d like to take the time to recognize all of the outstanding members of our physical therapy team at Texas Orthopedics. We couldn’t do what we do without you.
One of the aspects that …
What is Hip Impingement During Pregnancy?
A woman’s body weathers a lot of wear and tear during pregnancy and postpartum delivery. One part of the body in particular that can be hit pretty hard is the hips.
Hip impingement is something that our PM & …
Neck & Back Treatment: Cervical Disc Replacement
Degenerative (cervical) disc disease is a painful condition that becomes more common as we age. When discs in the vertebrae start to collapse and lose fluid over time, intense pressure can build up on the spinal cord when the bones …
Returning to School After Sports-Related Surgery
During the spring time, at Texas Orthopedics, we are often busy helping our young athletes recover from baseball, softball, lacrosse, track and field, and other sports injuries. In total, there are more than 2.5 million ER visits annually due to …
