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Do you experience pain every day? Is hip or knee pain keeping you from doing the things you love, like playing with your kids or grandchildren? Living with joint pain isn’t just uncomfortable, it can also be life-changing in all the wrong ways. Luckily, people who suffer from knee or hip pain have several treatment options available to them that

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Whether it’s a child or an adult, participating in sports provides some meaningful benefits to the participant. Team sports teaches people discipline, dedication, hard work, and teamwork, for example. While those are great lessons that can serve you well throughout your entire life, playing sports always comes with the risk of injury. If you engage in a contact sport such

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If you’ve been told that you may need therapy to facilitate your recovery from an illness, injury or surgery, you might be wondering what kind of therapy you need. In general, there are two kinds of therapy available, physical and occupational therapy. Around the time of World War I, both types of therapy were referred to as reconstructive aides, with

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Every year, thousands and thousands of people end up seeking treatment for sports-related injuries. It’s been said that there’s a sport for every season and an injury for every sport. And that certainly rings true as it relates to injuries that are the result of people participating in winter sports. In other parts of the country where colder temperatures and

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Whether you’re a professional runner or you do it to get physical exercise, you may have experienced sports injuries in the past. Although running is good for your health, it applies stress on your lower body. If your muscles are weak, you may end up feeling extreme pain. Sports-related injuries negatively impact your performance and tend to affect your lifestyle.

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At Methodist McKinney Hospital, we strive for a culture that treats not only our patients as family, but also our staff and physicians. With that being said, we have taken it one step further and now can say that we truly are family (no really). Darell Blocker, RN has served as a registered nurse at the Emergency Room of Methodist McKinney

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Around this time of year, friends and loved ones come together to celebrate the holidays and reflect on all they’re thankful for from the previous year. It’s also around this time that we’re faced with decisions that will affect our families for the upcoming year — annual enrollment of benefits!! For some, it’s simple to determine the best benefits to

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We all deal with numerous situations on a daily basis that require our attention – who’ll pick the kids up from soccer practice, what’s for dinner, where you’ll spend the holidays and more. Many of these we can address and quickly move on from. Yet when dealing with our health, we need to be much more mindful and treat these

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By now, you know how much importance we put on providing our patients the greatest care possible, especially since we pride ourselves on being the hospital “where quality and compassion meet.” But have you ever wondered what it’s like to work at Methodist McKinney?   If you’ve ever visited our hospital before, you could probably tell that it’s a primary

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We’re back in the full swing of school and summer is quickly turning to fall. The changing of the leaves also ushers in Friday night lights, homecoming, pep rallies and school rivalries. Yet, with the new season of middle and high school sports comes the likelihood of injury.   Athletes are prone to a number of orthopedic ailments and injuries,

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Once again, it’s that time of year. The days of summer are dwindling and fall is fast approaching. With these winds of seasonal change bring a familiar time for children all over the country: time to go back to school.   At Methodist McKinney Hospital, we know how important yearly physicals and immunization records are for the school year, yet

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With orthopedic surgeries becoming more common due to procedural and technological advancements, the appeal to those suffering from orthopedic injuries has increased significantly. Yet, surgery is not necessarily the only solution for the ortho pain you may be experiencing. During most surgical consultations, various alternatives may be recommended, one of which is a natural, comprehensive remedy: exercise.   While exercise

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