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...
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- Apr 15, 2021
- 2 min
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 13, 2021
- 3 min
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 9, 2021
- 2 min
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...
- Mar 27, 2021
- 2 min
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 18, 2021
- 2 min
Preventing Torticollis and Plagiocephaly
Torticollis What is it? Stiffness in sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle causing tendency for positional preference of head. Why does it...
- Mar 10, 2021
- 3 min
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 4, 2021
- 1 min
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...
- Feb 13, 2021
- 2 min
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 4, 2021
- 3 min
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...
- Jan 25, 2021
- 2 min
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 6, 2021
- 1 min
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...
- Nov 19, 2020
- 2 min
Getting to Know Dr. Robert Dehne
Those that are lucky enough to choose a career path they love and stay passionate about it even after doing it for years and years are...
- Nov 3, 2020
- 2 min
Getting to Know Dr. John Williams
When you first meet Dr. John Williams, the first thing you'll probably notice about him is his incredibly calm demeanor. That, or his...
- Oct 29, 2020
- 2 min
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 17, 2020
- 4 min
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 16, 2020
- 4 min
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 6, 2020
- 4 min
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....
- Sep 24, 2020
- 2 min
Getting to Know Dr. Chris Souder
When you love your job so much that it's also your hobby, you have found your true calling in life. For Dr. Souder, his career in...
- Sep 11, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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