Helix Physical Therapy and Chiropractic

Helix Physical Therapy and Chiropractic Helix is a Sports Medicine Clinic Located in Lakeway Texas

200,000 ACL tears happen every year in the US—and the data tells us that the vast majority of them are entirely preventa...
04/01/2026

200,000 ACL tears happen every year in the US—and the data tells us that the vast majority of them are entirely preventable.

If you're a parent or coach in Lakeway or Dripping Springs, keeping your athletes on the field is the number one priority. Research shows that proper movement mechanics and targeted strength work can slash ACL injury risk by over 70%.

We've broken down the 6 non-negotiable exercises every young athlete needs in their routine, from Nordic curls to landing mechanics. No fluff, just science-backed performance.

Read the full guide here: https://helixsportsmed.com/acl-prevention-exercises-young-athletes/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=acl-prevention-exercises-young-athletes

Creatine is the most researched, most effective ergogenic supplement on the planet—period.If you aren't using it, you're...
03/31/2026

Creatine is the most researched, most effective ergogenic supplement on the planet—period.

If you aren't using it, you're leaving performance and recovery on the table. From teen athletes to seniors over 60, the data is undeniable. This isn't just about "getting big"; it's about cellular energy, injury rehab, and neurological health.

We use these specific protocols at Helix because we follow the science, not the supplement store hype. Whether you're navigating menopause or crushing ACL rehab, creatine belongs in your toolkit.

Full guide here: https://helixsportsmed.com/creatine-guide/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=creatine-guide

Peptide therapy for athletes: hype or genuine game-changer? We dove deep into the research, and what we found might surp...
03/30/2026

Peptide therapy for athletes: hype or genuine game-changer? We dove deep into the research, and what we found might surprise you. This isn't about quick fixes, it's about smart recovery.

While peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500 get a lot of buzz for musculoskeletal injury, the human data is still limited. Growth hormone-releasing peptides show more human evidence, but the regulatory landscape is complex, with most not FDA-approved and many banned by WADA.

At Helix Sports Medicine, we cut through the noise. Before you consider peptides, focus on foundational rehab, nutrition, and sleep. They are adjuncts, not replacements, and sourcing from the gray market carries significant risk. Get the honest truth about peptide therapy from a sports medicine perspective.
Read more: https://helixsportsmed.com/peptide-therapy-athletes-sports-medicine/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=peptide-therapy-athletes-sports-medicine

If you're a runner in Austin or Lakeway, you've likely dealt with that sharp, nagging pain on the outside of your knee. ...
03/29/2026

If you're a runner in Austin or Lakeway, you've likely dealt with that sharp, nagging pain on the outside of your knee. It's IT Band Syndrome—the #1 overuse injury in the sport—and most people are treating it completely wrong.

The "friction" theory is outdated. This is a compression injury. Because the IT band is nearly inelastic, stretching it is a waste of time. To actually fix the root cause, you have to stop focusing on the knee and start looking at the hips and glutes.

What you do in the first 72 hours determines whether you're out for a week or a month. Learn the 72-hour rule and the exact strengthening protocol we use to get athletes back on the trail.

Full Guide: https://helixsportsmed.com/it-band-syndrome-treatment/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=it-band-syndrome-treatment

Stop accepting 40% muscle loss as a "normal" part of surgery.Research shows that immobilization after ACL, shoulder, or ...
03/28/2026

Stop accepting 40% muscle loss as a "normal" part of surgery.

Research shows that immobilization after ACL, shoulder, or spine surgery triggers massive atrophy before rehab even begins. Creatine isn't just a performance supplement — it's a recovery essential that protects protein synthesis and cellular energy when you're sidelined.

At Helix, we don't wait for the deficit to happen. We attack it. Adding 5g of creatine daily (no loading phase required) is an evidence-based way to keep your hard-earned muscle while you're on the mend. We do surgical rehab differently by starting earlier and focusing on the physiology of recovery.

Read the full breakdown: https://helixsportsmed.com/creatine-after-surgery-recovery/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=creatine-after-surgery-recovery

Most baseball arm injuries are not actually arm injuries — they are core and hip issues manifesting in the elbow.As spri...
03/27/2026

Most baseball arm injuries are not actually arm injuries — they are core and hip issues manifesting in the elbow.

As spring season approaches, Austin pitchers often rely on generic band routines that ignore their individual deficits. At Helix, we treat the kinetic chain using biomechanics and clinical workload management to keep you on the mound.

Led by Dr. Jimmy Rowland (former Medical Director at APEC) and baseball specialist Jared, we provide 1-on-1 pitcher rehab and a rigorous 4-phase return-to-throw protocol. Stop guessing and start training like the pros.

https://helixsportsmed.com/baseball-arm-care-austin/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=baseball-arm-care-austin

Sleep is the performance variable nobody's coaching — and it's costing athletes.A 45-minute nap improves athletic decisi...
03/26/2026

Sleep is the performance variable nobody's coaching — and it's costing athletes.

A 45-minute nap improves athletic decision-making accuracy by 14%. Sleep-deprived athletes lose 4.1% aerobic capacity for every four hours of insufficient sleep. Elite sprinters who extended sleep to 10 hours saw measurable improvements in sprint times and reaction speed.

We track everything — sets, reps, pitch counts, sprint times. But nobody's asking what time your athlete went to bed.

The science is clear: sleep isn't "recovery fluff." It's a trainable, measurable performance variable. If your athlete is grinding 6 AM lifts on under 7 hours of sleep, they're leaving serious gains on the table.

Full breakdown: https://helixsportsmed.com/sleep-and-athletic-performance/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sleep-and-athletic-performance

03/25/2026

Private sessions at Helix Performance Lab are built around the athlete.
More attention, more feedback, more intent in every rep.
Reach out if you’re looking for something more individualized. Link in bio 🧪

Austin Baseball Parents: A 193% increase in youth ligament surgeries is a crisis, not a coincidence.According to a study...
03/25/2026

Austin Baseball Parents: A 193% increase in youth ligament surgeries is a crisis, not a coincidence.

According to a study in the American Journal of Sports Medicine (AJSM), UCL reconstructions in pitchers under 20 skyrocketed by 193% over a decade. Whether it's Little League Elbow or a rotator cuff tear, "waiting it out" is not a strategy for an athlete who wants to play at the next level.

At Helix Sports Medicine in Lakeway, we provide the same one-on-one, premium care used by professional throwing athletes. We move you through a rigorous assessment, strength rebuild, and a specific return-to-throw protocol designed to make you more resilient than you were before the injury.

Read the full breakdown of our treatment approach here:
https://helixsportsmed.com/throwing-injury-treatment-austin/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=throwing-injury-treatment-austin

Your bench press PR doesn't mean your shoulders are bulletproof.True shoulder health depends on internal and external ro...
03/24/2026

Your bench press PR doesn't mean your shoulders are bulletproof.

True shoulder health depends on internal and external rotation strength, not just pushing power. For athletes under 40, tendinitis is the most common hurdle, but it's completely treatable if you stop ignoring the warning signs.

We've mapped out the exact 12-week progression—from isometrics to sport-specific power—to get you back on the field without the standard re-injury cycle. Whether you're a baseball thrower, a swimmer, or an overhead athlete, your protocol needs to be specific.

Stop skipping the foundation. Read the complete guide:
https://helixsportsmed.com/rotator-cuff-exercises/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=rotator-cuff-exercises

03/22/2026

Helix Coaches Playlist 🧪
Finishing out the series with what we’ve had in rotation 🎧

Stop stretching your hip flexor strain and start loading it.Most athletes treat a hip strain with rest and passive stret...
03/22/2026

Stop stretching your hip flexor strain and start loading it.

Most athletes treat a hip strain with rest and passive stretching, only to re-injure it the second they hit top speed. If you're dealing with a Grade 2 or 3 tear, stretching can actually make the tissue damage worse. True recovery requires a calculated, progressive loading protocol that bridges the gap between walking and max-effort sprinting.

At Helix Sports Medicine, we don't guess on your return to sport. We use objective testing at our Austin, Lakeway, and Dripping Springs clinics to ensure your hip strength deficits are gone before you step back on the field. Don't be part of the 40% recurrence statistic.

Read the full recovery guide → https://helixsportsmed.com/hip-flexor-strain-recovery-athletes/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hip-flexor-strain-recovery-athletes

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15401 Debba Drive
Lakeway, TX
78734

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 7am - 3pm

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+15125227637

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