Patient Education

Patient Education

What is Sports Medicine?

Dr. Martha Pyron is a board-certified family physician who feels like there is an athlete in all of us. Whether you’re walking your dog or running a marathon, your body needs to be healthy and ready for movement, in order to prevent injury.
 
Dr. Pyron is also certified in sports medicine. This means she can evaluate illnesses and injuries that might limit your ability to keep moving at the level you want. She listens to each patient and sets up individualized treatment plans to optimize sports performance, injury recovery, and overall health.  
 
Having this combination provides a unique setting for those who actively want to stay healthy. This includes looking for lingering or underlying issues such as asthma or heart diseases and optimizing treatment so exercise can be maintained in a healthy way. After all, exercise is medicine and is good for almost every ailment, and Dr. Pyron will help manage your medical needs with this in mind.
 
Medicine In Motion was established in Austin, Texas, in 2009, so Dr. Pyron has great connections with other specialists. If you need specialty care, you will be referred to the best of the best physical therapists, orthopedic surgeons, nutritionists, therapists, personal trainers and beyond.

Sports Medicine Resources

Sports Medicine Videos

Physical Therapy at Medicine in Motion

Physical Therapy Before and After Surgery

Cost of Physical Therapy

Non-Invasive Physical Therapy

Rehabilitation

Concussion Baseline Testing

Signs of a Concussion

What is a Concussion?

Serratus Anterior Mobility

Pain Ball Basics – Hip

Pain Ball Basics – Shoulder

Text Neck

Bedtime Jaw

Barefoot Running Prep

Athletic Training

What is an Athletic Trainer?

Certified ATs are healthcare professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and intervention of emergency, acute and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations and disabilities. Athletic training is recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a healthcare profession.

ATHLETIC TRAINING RESOURCES

Strength Training and Conditioning

What is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist?

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCSs) are professionals who apply scientific knowledge to train athletes for the primary goal of improving athletic performance. They conduct sport-specific testing sessions, design and implement safe and effective strength training and conditioning programs and provide guidance regarding nutrition and injury prevention. Recognizing that their area of expertise is separate and distinct, CSCSs consult with and refer athletes to other professionals when appropriate.

STRENGTH TRAINING AND CONDITIONING RESOURCES

Nutrition

Why is nutrition important?

Nutrition is important for everyone because food gives our bodies the nutrients they need to stay healthy, grow, and work properly.

NUTRITION RESOURCES

Massage Therapy

What is massage therapy?

Massage is the manipulation of superficial layers of muscle and connective tissue to enhance the function and promote relaxation and well-being.

MASSAGE THERAPY RESOURCES