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5 Ways To Prevent Back Pain
Looking to prevent back pain and improve spine health? Learn effective strategies to reduce discomfort, such as maintaining good posture, staying active, and strengthening your core. Dr. Richardson, a fellowship-trained back pain specialist at Ortho San Antonio, shares expert tips to help you live a pain-free and active life. Let’s dive into practical steps for long-term back health.
How Many Concussions Is Too Many?
Concussions can be a serious setback for athletes. Don't let them define your career. At Ortho San Antonio, our expert sports medicine team is here to help. Let's dive into the world of concussions and discover how to recover safely and effectively.
What Are Common Foot Injuries in Football?
Struggling with foot or ankle pain? Our sports medicine experts at Ortho San Antonio specialize in diagnosing and treating common football foot injuries. From ankle sprains to turf toe and stress fractures, we offer personalized care to help you stay on the field and perform at your best.
What Is The Saturday Clinic For Student Athletes?
Our Saturday Clinic offers convenient orthopedic care for student athletes in San Antonio. No appointment needed! Experienced sports medicine specialists provide expert diagnosis and treatment for sports injuries. Get your athlete back in the game.
Why Is Physical Therapy Important In Sports Medicine?
Sports medicine relies on physical therapy to help athletes recover from injuries, prevent future ones, and improve their performance. Let's explore the importance of physical therapy for athletes.
Why is Sleep Position important for Spinal health?
Have you ever wondered how to maintain proper spinal alignment when you sleep? Let's explore the importance of sleep posture and how to align your spine optimally while sleeping, with insights from our fellowship-trained spine surgeon, Dr. Richardson.
Orthopedic Surgery: Pre & Post-Op Expectations for Different Joint Replacements
Whether it's a hip, knee, ankle, or shoulder replacement, the recovery process may be different for each surgery. here's our pre- & post-op guide for a variety of joint replacement surgeries
What is a Herniated Disk?
Are worried you might have a herniated disk or just curious what a herniated disk entails? Let’s dive into the causes, symptoms, and possible treatment options for a herniated disk with our fellowship trained spine surgeon, Dr. Richardson.
Common Misconceptions About Sports Medicine
The field of sports medicine encompasses more than just treating injuries. Let’s dive into some common misconceptions about sports medicine!
What Are The Symptoms of A Concussion?
Concussions are commonly linked to injuries in sports, car accidents, falls, and other situations involving a blow to the head. But, what exactly is a concussion and what are the symptoms?
Texas High School Hall of Famer Back On The Field
Congratulations Dr. DeLee on being inducted into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame. This is such a remarkable accomplishment!
Meet Our Sports Medicine Physician — Samantha Baginski, DO
We are so excited to introduce the newest addition to our practice, Dr. Baginski — Sports Medicine Physician.
Is My Ankle Sprained Or Broken?
It’s that time of year when student-athletes are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to hit the field, court, and track again. One of the most common injuries we see in athletes is an ankle sprain. Let’s dive into some FAQ questions about this injury!
What Is A Shoulder Dislocation?
Are worried you might have a dislocated shoulder or just curious what a dislocated shoulder is? Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and possible treatment options for a shoulder dislocation.
Elbow Surgery Patient
I had had an incident where I was surfing and it was relatively routine, I fell off my surfboard, you know, it was probably two-meter green face waves, nothing to be concerned about. As I'm getting churned underwater, I feel a snap in my right elbow, and at that point, I knew I needed to make my way back to the shore and kind of figure out what had gone on. I figured when I got home, I need to go ahead and take care of it immediately.
Life After A Shoulder Replacement
Lori had been suffering from shoulder pain that was limiting her ability to participate in activities she enjoyed. After visiting with Dr. Burns, she found out she was a candidate for shoulder replacement.
What Is A Shoulder Labral Tear?
A shoulder labral tear is a type of injury that is common among athletes and individuals of all ages. But, what exactly is it?
The Most Common Shoulder Injuries We See in San Antonio
Shoulder injuries are some of the most common injuries addressed by sports medicine professionals and orthopedic surgeons. If you're living with an injured shoulder, know that you don't have to suffer through the pain long-term.
The Prevention of Injuries
There is a great deal of interest in injury prevention among athletes at all levels. Unfortunately, some injuries aren't preventable.
Like Dr. Murray says, "They're just going to happen, they're part of the game."
Surgery Is Not Always The Answer
Visiting the doctor and being told you need surgery may be frightening, but it doesn't always happen. While there are certain diagnoses that always call for surgery, there are numerous others that do not.