Richard Uva, P.A.-C.
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Tara Eckel, P.A.-C.
Tara was born and raised in Dallas, TX. She was recruited to the University of Oklahoma as a student-athlete, and there she received her Bachelor’s degree in Spanish with a focus in pre-PA studies. Tara then went on to earn her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) in Fort Worth, TX. She graduated from UNTHSC in May 2015 and moved back to Dallas to pursue a position in general and trauma surgery where she spent the first 4 years of her career as a PA. Tara joined Dr. Gladnick and his team at Carrell Clinic in 2019.
Advantages of Mako Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement
Knee replacement surgery is a very safe and common joint replacement surgery that can relieve knee pain, restore function, and greatly improve quality of life. Use of the advanced Mako Robotic system further improves patient outcomes. Here are some of the advantages of Mako Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement surgery:
5 Benefits of Direct Anterior Hip Replacement
Hip replacement surgery has come a long way in the past few decades with new implants and surgical approaches offering significant relief from severe hip pain and restoring mobility. The direct anterior approach for total hip replacement is an innovative technique that is becoming increasingly popular among patients and surgeons alike.
Here are 5 benefits of the Direct Anterior Hip Replacement:
10 Benefits of Physical Therapy
Physical therapy awareness month is celebrated every year in the month of October. The goal is to help people understand the key role of physical therapy in helping people live healthy, active, and meaningful lives.
Here are 10 important benefits of physical therapy:
The 10 Most Common Football Injuries
Football is one of the most popular sports in the US today and the kicking off the NFL season in September will likely trigger an increased interest in this highly-captivating and sometimes dangerous sport.
Let’s look at 10 common football injuries that both professional players and weekend warriors need to watch out for:
Not Getting Enough Water? Dehydration Can Affect Your Joints
About 60% of the human body is made up of water. It is a necessary for all body functions. Not getting enough water can impact all parts of the body including hard tissues like bones& joints. Here’s how dehydration affects your joints:
Beat the Heat! Great Indoor Exercises to Keep You in Shape
Is the summer heat preventing you from jogging or other forms of exercise and sporting activities in the great outdoors?Beat the heat with these great indoor exercises to keep you in shape:
Running Injuries to Avoid
Did you know that of the approximately 20 million Americans who run on a regular basis, close to 80% experience some form of running-related injury every year? Running injuries are usually the result of pushing yourself too hard and not taking enough time to listen to your body. Here’s a look at some common running injuries and how to avoid them: