Whether you are an elite athlete or at the back of the pack, nothing will slow down your running routine like an injury. Our orthopedic specialists recommend you take the following steps to avoid painfully derailing your training plan.
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Former Pflugerville High School Quarterback Returns to Help as Team Doctor
It’s not uncommon to see a Texas Orthopedics physician volunteering their time as the team physician on the sidelines at Austin-area football games. But when orthopedic surgeon Todd Walker, MD stands on the sideline at Pflugerville High School, it’s a …
Texas Orthopedics Expands to Serve the Growing Community
We are excited to announce the addition of four orthopedic surgeons to our experienced team of specialists.
Please help us welcome:
Fellowship Trained in Adult Joint Reconstruction
Northwest Austin, Cedar Park
Fellowship Trained …
Dr. Rodriguez Shares Fall Sports Injury Prevention Tips for the Austin American Statesman
Throughout the fall sports season, you can find many of our orthopedic surgeons on the sidelines at local sporting events. Texas Orthopedics is proud to support the athletes, coaches, and athletic trainers in our community and share one common goal …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Ankle Injuries: When is it time to call the doctor?
Ankle Injuries: When is it time call the doctor? Dr. J.P. Rodriguez gives expert advice on when you can treat an ankle injury from home.
Walking, running and being active outdoors is one of the safest ways to exercise while …
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. …
