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Yes, it is as cold as it gets in Texas but the good news is the roads are clear. The other good news is when it gets cold like this, we get more cancellations. Call or text 972-781-2800 to get in this week!!

Dr McDougal will be set to see patients in the new McKinney office Monday afternoons and Friday afternoons for the rest of the summer. Call or text the same number 972-781-2800 to get on his schedule! The office is located on the 4th floor of the Adriatica Bell Tower off Virginia and Adriatic Pkwy.

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To make connecting with us easier you can now TEXT us directly!! With the same phone number you use to call us, you can now text to set up an appointment or make general inquiries. 972-781-2800.

We are so excited to have Cher joining us! Call us today to schedule a massage with her at 972-781-2800.

We are ready to work when you’re ready to trust us with your care. It has been a tough month, but we have seen a demand for our services the past couple of weeks and have decided to open the schedule. We are doing everything we can to ensure your safety.

We wanted to let everyone know that we are taking all the precautionary measures to ensure our safety and the safety of our patients. The growing threat of COVID-19 has our attention, and we want everyone to feel safe coming to the office. We understand the worry that this is causing everyone and we want you to know that if you do not feel comfortable coming to your appointment you can cancel at any time without a fee.

What we are doing:

1) We are cleaning everything in the office including the door handles and even the pens that our patients use.

2) We have started wearing gloves during the treatment sessions and they do not hinder in any way.

3) We have hand sanitizer in all areas of the office and we ask everyone to please use it when walking in.

4) We are taking temperatures of all employees and patients before starting treatment.

5) We are trying to reduce the number of patients in the front office. If you would like to let us know when you are here you can either go back and wait in your car for your provider, or you can sit in the office if you are comfortable with the surroundings. We are not a sick care facility, but at this time are taking every precaution to provide a clean and safe environment.



What you can do:

1) If you feel sick in any way or have been around someone that has been sick please stay home.

2) Continue to wash your hands thoroughly throughout the day and try to keep from touching your face.

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13 years ago I was introduced to the term fascia and I have built my practice by working with the stuff. It is something I just understood from the get go and knew it was an important part of getting a person moving better and healing faster. It is fascinating and I'm excited more is being written on it. Take a 2 minute read if you get a chance.

Everywhere in your body is tissue called fascia. Scientists are unlocking its secrets. Experts say studies could reveal discoveries about our anatomy, including cures for illnesses.

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Having knee pain and unsure what to do? Recent research is recommending against surgery in cases of degenerative knee arthritis and degenerative meniscal tears. While all cases are different, and some do require surgery, many of the cases will responded just as well with conservative treatment over time without any of the risk or side effect possible from a surgery. Click here to check out an article which compares outcome for surgical and conservative treatment options.

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Knee Pain - The TX Room Having knee pain and unsure what to do? Recent research is recommending against surgery in cases of degenerative knee arthritis and degenerative meniscal tears. While all cases are different, and some do require surgery, many of the cases will responded just as well with conservative treatment over....

I love this and agree 100%! You can have forward head posture and still lead a normal pain-free life.

Striving for "Perfect Posture?" Choose Movement Variability Instead! - Girls Gone Strong There’s this ridiculous idea floating around that we’ll damage our spine if our posture is less than perfect. Why is it ridiculous? Because our bodies love variability and as it turns out, our spines are part of our body. Have you ever tried to sit in “perfect posture” for more than two minu...

OsGood Schlatter’s and Sever’s Disease OsGood Schlatter and Sever’s Disease are two of the most common growth plate injuries that kids will deal with from the ages of 8-15. It is not like a disease that you can get from others but rather a lesion that develops in the knee and foot, usually from activity. The more active a kid is, the more susceptible he/she will be to developing the pain. [ 622 more words ]

https://thetxroom.com/2018/02/20/osgood-schlatters-severs-disease/

OsGood Schlatter's and Sever's Disease - The TX Room OsGood Schlatter’s and Sever’s Disease OsGood Schlatter and Sever’s Disease are two of the most common growth plate injuries that kids will deal with from the ages of 8-15. It is not like a disease that you can get from others but rather a lesion that develops in the knee and foot, usually fro...

Dry Needling in the Management of Musculoskeletal Pain Leonid Kalichman, PT, PhDand Simon Vulfsons, MD +Author Affiliations Fromthe Department of Physical Therapy, Recanati School for Community Health Professions, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel (LK) Pain Relief Unit, Rambam Health Care Campus, Rappaport School of Medicine, Technion, Haifa, Israel (SV) [ 2,297 more words ]

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Dry Needling - The TX Room Dry Needling in the Management of Musculoskeletal Pain Leonid Kalichman, PT, PhDand Simon Vulfsons, MD +Author Affiliations Fromthe Department of Physical Therapy, Recanati School for Community Health Professions, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel (LK...

Are you a coach, fitness instructor or performance trainer looking to improve your athlete's posture, athletic performance or accelerate your injury recovery? Here at The Tx Room we use our motion capture system, Kinetisense, to track all of this for you.

This includes:
-Posture analysis
-Range of Motion Assessment
-Functional Movement (i.e., proper squatting mechanics)
-Concussion / balance assessments
-Personalized Rehab Program

Visit https://kinetisense.com/ for more information.

We are looking for a sporting organization, training facility, or competitive club team to partner with us to help your athletes excel!!

If you are interested in a potential partnership please contact our office at 972-781-2800 or email Tori, our rehab specialist, at [email protected].

Markerless Motion Capture System | Kinetisense, Inc. We use patented computer vision and machine learning technology to produce markerless motion capture data for rehab practitioners and fitness trainers.

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Cupping seems to be a hot topic right now with Phelps having the cupping bruises all over his body. It can be a very useful tool to stimulate blood flow to an injured area or an area that is adhesed (the tissue is not moving as well as it should be moving). It can be performed by acupuncturist, chiropractors, and PTs.

If you would like to know if it can help you or you just want a big bruise to show off come on by😬