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You probably don’t think about it all too much (if ever), but your feet afford you the opportunity to do so much in life. Sure, your lower limbs allow you to stand and walk—to say nothing of activities that require running and/or jumping—but you even need your feet...

Nothing is more aggravating than injuring yourself halfway through a run, especially when you are on the hilly terrain of your favorite scenic trail. Unfortunately, injuries are more common during these trail runs due to the uneven terrain and hazardous objects on the...

If you have recently suffered from a partially or completely torn tendon then you may be wondering which treatment options have the most desirable outcome. Deciphering between Operative versus Non-operative treatment for tendon tears has been an ongoing debate for...

Here’s the scenario….You rise from a restful night’s sleep, step out of bed, and experience a sharp, stabbing pain in your heel. It hurts so bad that your hop back into bed or have to grab the bed or wall for balance. You gingerly proceed and the pain begins to...

Limb Length Discrepancy is relatively common amongst the general population, but for the majority of people, the differences in limb length are very small and therefore, do not cause any noticeable effects. However, those of you who are suffering from a larger, more...

It never gets particularly cold in Austin compared to other parts of the country, but even by our standards it’s been a blazing winter—the hottest, in fact, in recorded history! As the mercury rises even further and winter melts into spring and summer, those trusty...

As babies, we normally have what appear to be flat feet.  This is mainly just in appearance as the majority of ‘bones’ are just cartilage framework and there is a fair amount of fat deposits.  As we learn to walk and our bodies develop, an arch develops as well as a...

The Austin area isn’t exactly lacking in stunning natural beauty, awesome campgrounds, and great places to set up a tent, do some cooking over an open fire, or go exploring! Maybe your preference is to find a little spot out in the middle of nowhere, all to yourself....

We love how many active, healthy Texans we see every day. We’re not referring to within the practice either. We constantly see a plethora of bikers and runners out on the trails, parks, and roads that make Austin such a livable city. The state of Texas is also...