Ortho El Paso

06/19/2026

Go Pepi! Go Zendejas! 🇺🇸

El Paso’s Ricardo Pepi, Alejandro Zendejas suit up for USMNT in 2nd World Cup match vs. Australia. See link below ⬇️

📸 Bob Donnan-Imagn Images, Adam Hunger, Getty Images

06/14/2026

POST SURGERY NO NO'S
After surgery, you should avoid certain activities including strenuous exercises, driving, and certain foods and drinks. You should also be careful about infections and take your medications as prescribed. Here's why: https://www.orthoep.com/blog/post-surgery-no-no-s

06/14/2026

Degenerative Tear of the Rotator Cuff

Most tears of the rotator cuff are the result of a wearing down of the tendon that occurs slowly over time. This degeneration naturally occurs as we age. Rotator cuff tears are more common in the dominant arm. If you have a degenerative tear in one shoulder, there is a greater likelihood of a rotator cuff tear in the opposite shoulder -- even if you have no pain in that shoulder.

Several factors contribute to degenerative, or chronic, rotator cuff tears: https://www.orthoep.com/blog/degenerative-tear-of-the-rotator-cuff

06/08/2026

Honoring Cancer Survivors…everyday.

06/08/2026

As El Paso is expected to reach triple-digit temperatures this week, the city announced public cooling centers that will provide indoor air conditioning.

Find the full list of locations and hours: https://kvia.com/news/2026/06/08/cooling-centers-open-as-temperatures-in-el-paso-rise/

06/04/2026

WARNING: Slippery When Wet

Rain is predicted in our forecast for the next several days. We are warning our friends to be diligent to prevent falls as surfaces will be slippery.

Learning how to prevent falls can help you avoid broken bones and the long lasting problems they can cause. Here are some ways you can lower your risk of falling: https://www.orthoep.com/blog/slippery-when-wet

06/03/2026

Healthy living and preventive medicine make for a healthy man! Here are some tips to practice better health. Stay well friends!

06/02/2026

TIPS TO EXERCISING OUTDOORS IN THE DESERT HEAT
It's hot, El Paso, and there is little relief in sight.

For those who exercise outside in the heat, you know the importance of staying hydrated. THAT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE to exercising during the hottest times of the year.

Here are some other tips when it comes to exercising in the desert heat that will help you stay safe and cooler: https://www.orthoep.com/blog/tips-to-exercising-outdoors-in-the-extreme-heat

05/26/2026

Achy hands? You may be suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome. Check out our blog on Therapeutic Exercises for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome that may help you get some relief: https://www.orthoep.com/blog/therapeutic-exercises-for-carpal-tunnel-syndrome