AOA Orthopedic Specialists Blog

Get the Best Orthopedic Care at Mansfield

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Get the Best Orthopedic Care at Mansfield

When it comes to giving your musculoskeletal health priority, choosing the appropriate orthopedic care is an important decision that needs to be made. Orthopedics in Mansfield is a shining example of excellent orthopedic care services, and it does not matter if you...

Best Orthopedic Surgeons in Mansfield

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Best Orthopedic Surgeons in Mansfield

You deserve nothing less than the finest care regarding your musculoskeletal health. When dealing with a sport injury, chronic joint pain, or any other orthopedic issue, locating the appropriate surgeon can be challenging. However, in Mansfield, Texas, residents can...

Sports Medicine in Southlake

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Sports Medicine in Southlake

AOA Strives to Serve North Texas We are proud to serve as the leading and largest orthopedic group in North Texas, and in order to uphold that quality standard, we aim to extend our services in sports medicine to every market we serve in. With the expansion of our two...

Do I Need Sports Medicine?

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Do I Need Sports Medicine?

Every athlete’s biggest fear is getting injured. Whether you are a professional, amateur, or just someone who likes to go to the gym, an injury can be a debilitating setback to everyday life. Unfortunately, injuries are a very common occurrence in sports; However,...

Spine Athlete Injury

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Spine Athlete Injury

When participating in sports, injuries to the spine are more common than one may think. According to spine-health.com, up to 20% of sports injuries involve an injury to the lower back or neck. Of those injuries, the most common include: Hyperflexion and hyperextension...

Tommy John Surgery

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Tommy John Surgery

Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction, abbreviated UCLR but more commonly known as Tommy John surgery, is a surgical procedure which repairs the ulnar collateral ligament. The ulnar collateral ligament is located in the elbow. When the ulnar collateral ligament is...

An AOA Update About the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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An AOA Update About the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

This is an update from our AOA Orthopedic Specialists office regarding updates and operations in the wake of the Coronavirus, or COVID-19. We value the health and well-being of our staff, patients, and families and in a commitment to help reduce the spread of...

Sudden Death in Collegiate Athletes

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Sudden Death in Collegiate Athletes

Erica Rodriguez, PT, DPT, CSCS The goal for collegiate sports is maximizing strength and conditioning during workouts to achieve victory during competition. The win at all costs and culture of toughness have been a contributor in leading to sudden death in collegiate...

Ways To Keep Your Spine Healthy

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Ways To Keep Your Spine Healthy

Back pain is a widespread problem, with lower back pain affecting an estimated 80% of the population. The pain may develop suddenly as a result of a muscle strain caused by heavy lifting or an accident. Muscle pain can come from conditions such as arthritis and...

Ways To Keep Your Shoulders Strong

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Ways To Keep Your Shoulders Strong

The shoulder provides a 360-degree range of motion while muscles and ligaments stabilize the shoulder. The small contact area of the joint is what allows for such extreme mobility.  The rotator cuff plays a vital role in the overall function of the shoulder. Its...