- When joint pain develops, it’s not always easy to know whether it is related to arthritis, an injury or even a combination of the two. Arthritis often develops gradually, while many sports injuries begin after a specific movement or activity. But the symptoms can overlap, making it difficult to tell the difference.
- UT Health San Antonio has opened UT Health Fountainhead, a new location providing convenient access to primary care and lab services.
- UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center and health system of The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio), has named nationally recognized blood cancer and cellular therapy expert Georg Aue, MD, PhD, MBA, the director of the Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program at the Mays Cancer Center, the only National […]
- Hip pain at night or when lying on your side can make it difficult to get comfortable or stay asleep. Side sleeping places pressure on the outside of the hip, which can make an already irritated area more painful. Nighttime pain may also be related to the muscles, tendons or other tissues surrounding the hip joint.
- Knee popping, cracking and clicking are common and can occur during everyday movements such as standing, walking, squatting or climbing stairs. In many cases, these sounds are harmless. However, when they occur with pain or other symptoms, they may indicate an underlying knee problem.
- As cases of Candida auris spread across the country and an UT Health San Antonio expert says better surveillance, awareness and new treatments will be critical to confronting the growing threat.
- Did you know that women are eight times more likely to have anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries than men and are twice as likely to experience ankle sprains? At UT Health San Antonio, we understand that every athlete is built differently. Female athletes are setting records, pushing boundaries and competing at higher levels than ever before. That’s why we’ve assembled a specialized team that understands the female athlete’s unique needs — all to get you back to the activities you love as soon as possible.
- Pickleball is popular among all ages for its straightforward rules and low-impact cardio. However, players are discovering their new favorite sport comes with risks of injuries like falls, fractures, strains and sprains.There are easy things you can do to prevent injuries before picking up a paddle or setting foot on the court. While injuries may be on the rise, they don’t have to stop you from joining the fun. Below, are five tips to avoid the most common pickleball injuries.
- For nearly two decades, Carlos Morales managed the pain. As an interventional cardiologist, he spent years standing for long hours in a cardiac catheterization laboratory while osteoarthritis slowly wore away the cartilage in both knees. He relied on medications and injections to stay active, postponing surgery until his retirement finally gave him the time to […]
- Knee and hip problems do not always begin with severe pain. Sometimes the first signs show up in small changes you make throughout the day, such as avoiding stairs, taking more breaks or skipping activities you once enjoyed. Because these changes often happen gradually, you may not realize how much your joint pain or stiffness is affecting your routine. Here are five signs to watch for. 1. You plan your day around discomfort.
