Fall 2026 7 Keep moving with expert care Our orthopedic specialists offer personalized treatment options to help you get back to doing what you love. Visit TexasHealthMansfield.org/Orthopedics to learn about the services we offer. Care that keeps you moving Orthopedic care helps you recover from sore muscles and stiff, achy joints. And because it helps you keep moving, it also helps support whole-person health. “The old saying ‘motion is life’ is so true,” says Gregory “Todd” Moore, DO. Consider your heart “Musculoskeletal health is linked to your cardiovascular health,” Dr. Moore explains. “Being able to stay active helps you keep your heart healthy, which keeps you alive longer.” When pain or mobility issues keep people from moving, other areas of their health can start to decline, too. They can lose strength, balance and cardiovascular endurance. Bone density can decrease, and the risk of falling can increase. “It can become a vicious cycle,” Dr. Moore says. If you have an orthopedic issue, whether that’s arthritis or a sports injury, care that helps protect your mobility is right here at Texas Health Hospital Mansfield. A full range of surgical and nonsurgical treatment options is available. “We have a complete team that can perform hand surgery, foot and ankle care, total joint replacement, sports medicine, and spine care,” Dr. Moore notes. Getting healthier is easier with small changes. “It’s sort of like a puzzle,” says Family Medicine Physician Ricardo Chujutalli, MD, or Dr. Ricky, as his patients call him. “As you add up the pieces in the right places, it eventually becomes a bigger picture.” You might start with these ideas and build from there: After dinner, take a 10-minute walk or do 10 squats. “Or build activity into what you’re already doing,” Dr. Ricky says. “Take your dog for a walk. I bring my Kindle to the gym.” Fill half your plate with produce. It’s an easy step toward an overall Everyday wellness starts with small choices healthy eating pattern. Improve your snooze to function at your best. “Consistency is key,” Dr. Ricky says. “Go to bed and wake up at roughly the same time each day, even on weekends.” Schedule checkups and screenings. Many health conditions may not cause early symptoms. And checkups also create opportunities to discuss lifestyle habits, vaccines and your long-term wellness goals, Dr. Ricky says. Turn over a new leaf Outdoor spaces, like Mansfield-area parks and trails, offer opportunities to exercise and lower stress. Visit MansfieldTexas.gov/987/Parks-Trails. For an appointment with Dr. Ricky, go to TexasHealthMansfield.org/Chujutalli.
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