Meet Dr. Kathleen Rickert
Dr. Kathleen Rickert is one of those rare people who find true joy in their career. She has a passion for taking care of children and...
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- May 26, 2023
- 2 min
Meet Dr. John Heydemann
Dr. John Heydemann's passion for medicine was ignited at a young age, growing up with a father who was a pediatric orthopedic surgeon....
- Mar 1, 2023
- 3 min
Is It Growing Pains or Something More Serious?
Let me set the scene…. It’s 9:30 pm on a Thursday night after a long week. You just got your child to bed after another night of tears...
- Feb 10, 2023
- 4 min
When to Ice + When to Heat
Top three questions physical therapists get asked: “How long will this take to go away?” “Are you going to give me a massage?” “Should I...
- Jan 10, 2023
- 1 min
Austin Monthly Names CTPO Physicians as Top Doctors of 2023
Congratulations to Dr. Hilton Gottschalk, Dr. Matthew Ellington, Dr. Brian Kaufman, Dr. Ryan Murdock, Dr. Catherine Sargent, and Dr....
- Sep 30, 2022
- 1 min
CTPO Physicians Receive Dell Medical School Teaching Awards
Every year, Dell Medical School recognizes faculty and residents who demonstrate evidence of exceptional work in teaching, across the...
- Sep 17, 2022
- 2 min
Meet Dr. Kirsten Ross
The experience of growing up on a farm in a small town in Pennsylvania to then living in cities for the past 15 years have given Dr....
- Sep 13, 2022
- 1 min
Round Rock Physical Therapy Office - Now Open!
For the convenience of our patients, we have opened a new physical therapy location in Round Rock! CTPO Round Rock Physical Therapy Only...
- Sep 7, 2022
- 3 min
How Much Exercise is Healthy for Kids?
By: Sarah (Luin) Beaulieu, DPT Is your child active enough? With school back in session, we are all trying to establish good routines and...
- Aug 11, 2022
- 3 min
Back to School - The Weight Room: Risk vs Reward
When your high school athlete heads back to school this month, they'll likely head back to the weight room as well. We receive many...
- Apr 12, 2022
- 2 min
Getting To Know Caitlin Lee
Forming connections with people and getting to impact lives in a positive way is one of the greatest privileges a person could have. When...
- Mar 1, 2022
- 4 min
Ready for kids to hit the playground this spring? Avoid injuries with these tips
Nicole Villalpando - Austin American-Statesman Every year, about 220,000 kids younger than 14 show up in U.S. emergency rooms with...
- Jan 14, 2022
- 2 min
When to see a Doctor for your Child's Sports Injury
By: Catherine Sargent, MD "As a parent it can sometimes be hard to decide when an injury needs an evaluation and when your child can walk...
- Jan 14, 2022
- 3 min
Adult Orthopedics Vs. Pediatric Orthopedics
By: Hilton Gottschalk, MD, FAAOS "It takes a certain person to work with children, to work with parents as that parent comes in with...
- Jan 14, 2022
- 4 min
How Can I Tell if my Child Has Scoliosis?
By: Brian Kaufman, MD "I think as a parent we're all always worried about our kids and if you feel something isn't right it's worth...
- Jan 14, 2022
- 3 min
Does my Child have a Fracture?
By: Hilton Gottschalk, MD, FAAOS "Every parent knows what that scream sounds like that perks your ears up and you think ... that's not...
- Jan 10, 2022
- 1 min
Dr. Hilton Gottschalk Named as a Top Doctor of 2022
Congratulations to Dr. Hilton Gottschalk for being awarded as a Top Doctor in Texas by TX Top Doc! About Dr. Hilton Gottschalk Dr....
- Aug 23, 2021
- 2 min
Getting to Know Jimmy Simmonds
Overcoming an injury or problem is both the hardest and most rewarding part of physical therapy, both for the patient and the physical...
- Jun 4, 2021
- 3 min
Overuse Injuries in Pediatrics
Causes of Overuse Every summer brings an influx of new overuse injuries for us at Central Texas Pediatric Orthopedics (CTPO). Ankle...
- Jun 3, 2021
- 3 min
Increased Fractures During Summer Months
By: Dr. Hilton Gottschalk Aaahhh, summertime in Texas. As the weather heats up and the rain showers decrease, it is time for the outdoor...
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