The Dangerous Myth of 'No Pain, No Gain' in High School Football
In the world of high school football, where toughness and resilience are celebrated, a dangerous myt...
Nonsurgical treatments for arthritis are conservative care or non-operative treatment such as medications...
Sports Medicine, also known as sports and exercise medicine (SEM), is a branch of medicine that deals with...
Musculoskeletal injuries are any injuries causing damage to bone, cartilage, muscles, ligaments, tendons...
Sports injuries can occur during athletic activities, practices, or exercises.
A bone fracture is a medical condition in which a bone is cracked or broken. It is a break in the...
A concussion, also called a mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs as a result of a blow or an injury to the head.
Osteoarthritis also called degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis....
Workplace injuries are injuries that arise out of or occur during employment. These injuries...
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive method of treating soft tissue injuries...
Dr. Javier Rios is a board certified and fellowship trained Primary Care Sports Medicine physician. He obtained his medical degree and completed his residency in Family Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Dr. Rios then completed a Primary Care Sports Medicine fellowship at the University of Oklahoma at Tulsa College of Medicine.
Sports Medicine, also known as sports and exercise medicine (SEM), is a branch of medicine that deals with the treatment and prevention of sports and exercise-related injuries and improving fitness and performance.
Dr. Rios treats acute and chronic injuries and takes a non-operative approach to the management of joint disorders, including neck and back injuries. He is proficient in casting and splinting fractures that do not require surgery...
The Dangerous Myth of 'No Pain, No Gain' in High School Football
In the world of high school football, where toughness and resilience are celebrated, a dangerous myt...
Understanding Knee Meniscus Tears
Knee injuries, particularly meniscus tears, are common among people of all ages, from athletes to th...
Unlocking the Value of Sports Physicals: Beyond a Formality
Sports physicals are often viewed as mere formalities—a checkbox on the list of requirements for s...
Stay Safe on the Baseball Field: When to Seek Medical Attention for Baseball Injuries
As the baseball season kicks into full swing here in and around the Houston area, players of all age...