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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...
Jun 3, 20213 min read


Schroth Method for Treating Scoliosis
What is the Schroth Method? The Schroth Method is a research-based approach of conservatively treating patients with scoliosis, kyphosis...
May 1, 20213 min read


Getting To Know Chelsey Dempski
One of the most important things for a physical therapist when working with a patient is to develop a level of trust. Without it, both...
Apr 15, 20212 min read


Little League Shoulder/Elbow
Baseball has been played and loved for many generations and as with any sport, injuries are bound to happen. Over the years, however, a...
Apr 13, 20213 min read


Getting To Know Brian Kratz
One of the best parts about working with kids is getting to watch them grow up and turn into their own person, mentoring them along the...
Apr 9, 20212 min read


What is Idiopathic Toe Walking (ITW)?
What is it? A child over the age of two years who walks with consistent toe-toe pattern without any known reason or other medical...
Mar 27, 20212 min read


Preventing Torticollis and Plagiocephaly
Torticollis What is it? Stiffness in sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle causing tendency for positional preference of head. Why does it...
Mar 18, 20212 min read


Virtual School Posture - Pain Prevention Tips
Kids learning about back pain from doing school virtually - Austin 360 By: Nicole Villalpando - Austin 360 & Austin American Statesman...
Mar 10, 20213 min read


CTPO Named Best Place for Working Parents 2021
We're so excited to announce that CTPO has been recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents! This designation is awarded by Early...
Mar 4, 20211 min read


Getting to Know Megan Redlich
When kids are in physical therapy, it's usually not the easiest thing they'll ever do but it is crucial. Making physical therapy fun,...
Feb 13, 20212 min read


Guidelines for Weightlifting for Kids
Is Weightlifting Safe for Kids? The short answer is yes--Weight training is safe for kids when done correctly. The notion that...
Feb 4, 20213 min read


Getting to Know Kevin McHorse
As someone who's lived in Austin his entire life, Kevin McHorse is one of the few people who can probably say he knows everyone and...
Jan 25, 20212 min read


Austin Monthly Names CTPO Physicians as Top Doctors of 2021
Congratulations to Dr. Hilton Gottschalk, Dr. Matthew Ellington, Dr. Brian Kaufman, Dr. Robert Dehne, Dr. Ryan Murdock, Dr. Catherine...
Jan 6, 20211 min read


Getting to Know Dr. Shapiro
These days, it's hard to be the "first" at anything, but not for Dr. Shapiro. When he founded CTPO in 1990 right here in Austin, there...
Oct 29, 20202 min read


The Future Of CTPO
Returning to Roots As a new graduate fresh out of fellowship in Chicago, I was looking at multiple locations to practice medicine. My...
Oct 17, 20204 min read


The Story of CTPO - Celebrating 30 Years!
Hanging a Shingle in Austin When I finished my fellowship at Scottish Rite in Dallas, most pediatric orthopedic practices were part of...
Oct 16, 20204 min read


The Aches and Pains of Virtual Learning
Life has shifted quite a bit since March of 2020- we're cooped up indoors for long periods of time and are moving less than ever before....
Oct 6, 20204 min read


Getting to know Dr. Matt Ellington
For some people like Dr. Ellington, sports and athletics is in their blood. Growing up in a small town in East Texas as a 6th generation...
Sep 11, 20202 min read


Getting To Know Dr. Catherine Sargent
When thinking of Dr. Sargent, the first thing that comes to mind is "team player." She known around the office to help out by lending a...
Sep 1, 20202 min read


Getting to Know Dr. Brian Kaufman
You’ll immediately be able to spot which physician Dr. Kaufman is when you walk into our office since his penchant for bow-ties gives him...
Aug 21, 20202 min read
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