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How to Replenish Electrolytes
In your body, electrolytes are essential for transmitting signals that help to maintain a balance of fluids, healthy muscle contraction, and normal function of the nervous system, which includes the brain.
Read MoreAre My Shoes to Blame? Common Foot Problems & How to Minimize Pain
Wearing shoes that fit poorly can lead to a myriad of problems, from minor foot discomfort to stress fractures and meniscus tears.
Read MoreOrthoCarolina Physicians Named 2020 Top Doctors in Charlotte
We're proud to announce 13 OrthoCarolina physicians who received Top Doctor distinctions in Charlotte magazine's annual peer-voted list.
Read MoreThe Top 3 Ways to Spend Your Rest Day
Rest days give your muscles time to heal from the stress of physical activity while giving your mind an opportunity to reset.
Read More7 Best Ways to Lower Blood Sugar
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that without changes in diet and exercise habits, one in three Americans will develop type 2 diabetes. The good news is that most cases can be prevented.
Read MoreHiking for Beginners: Where to Start & How to Stay Safe
The weather is warm, trails are open and the great outdoors is calling. Wherever you go, keep these tips in mind for a fun and safe hike.
Scheduling Your Appointment Online with OrthoCarolina
Save time and book your care, your way. With online scheduling, your personalized orthopedic care is only a few clicks away.
How to Choose the Right Athletic Shoes
Choosing the right athletic shoe for your foot is key to moving comfortably, efficiently and safely. Get to know your foot type and follow the tips above to choose an athletic shoe that’s right for you.
Are You Underfueling?
Underfueling means not eating enough or not eating the right types of foods. If you’ve been underfueling, eating more of the right foods at the right time can help you achieve the intensities and results you have been missing.
How To Stay Fit From Home If You're Feeling Bored & Unmotivated
Take a look at why it's so important to have an at-home workout routine in place — and how to keep it up even when you're feeling listless or unenergized.
Read MoreExploring the Body from the Inside Out: Hip & Knee
We partnered with Experience Anatomy, a premier anatomy education provider specializing in training and education with real, preserved human specimens, to bring you another installment of our Orthopedic Anatomy Series: Exploring Your Body from the Inside Out – Hip & Knee edition.
Read MoreStretches for Runners: How to Warm Up & Cool Down
How you prime your body for a run and how you recover afterward influence your overall performance. PTA Mary Jean McKinnon explains dynamic and static stretches to enhance your next run.
Read MoreWhat to Expect After Hip Replacement
One primary reason patients undergo a hip replacement is to return to the lifestyle they enjoyed prior to needing surgery.
Nordic Walking for a Full-Body Workout
Nordic walking, or pole walking, is a low-impact, full-body exercise that combines strength and cardiovascular fitness.
9 Ways to Get Outdoors and Help Your Community and Why It’s Important For Your Kids
Being good stewards to the environment is a great way to support your community and bring your family together, and the earlier you start, the better.
Read MoreHow to Get a Stronger Core & Better Posture
Your core strength and posture are more linked than you might think. Learn why they're crucial to your overall physical health, how they're related and ways you can improve both.
Read MoreCollege Athletics During a Pandemic
PA Jeffrey Dabkowski explores the unique challenges of managing Davidson College's NCAA Division 1 student-athletes from afar.
Read MoreHealth At Home Video Series - Week 4
Ease your joints with 10 minutes of gentle yoga and boost your immune system with 5 simple tips. Here's week 4 of our Health at Home Video Series in partnership with SweatNet Charlotte.
8 Fun Activities You Can Enjoy Outside with Your Kids
Children are a great motivator for getting out of the house and into the outdoors.
Read MoreHow to Spice Up Your Running Routine
Whether you log 2 or 20 miles, changing up your running or jogging routine will keep your workouts effective, interesting and even fun.
Read MoreHealth At Home Video Series - Week 3
Build strength with a 10-minute workout for all ages and discover 5 simple ways to manage stress. Here's week 3 of our Health at Home Video Series in partnership with SweatNet Charlotte.
Read More4 Effective Workouts You Can Do At Home
You don't need fancy gym equipment to work up a good sweat. With only a few empty square feet in your home or yard, you can complete any of these simple and effective workouts.
Read MoreSafe Exercises to Combat Low-Back & Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy
Routine exercise may help prepare muscles for childbirth and prevent or lessen back and pelvic pain commonly experienced during pregnancy.
Read MoreHealth at Home Video Series - Week 2
Relax with a 10-minute meditation and power through the afternoon with a 10-minute mat pilates workout. Here's week 2 of our Health at Home Video Series in partnership with SweatNet Charlotte.
Read More12 Tips to be Successful with Work at Home Jobs
Whether you’re navigating remote employment temporarily or pursuing an at-home career full time, these tips will help you make the most of the opportunity.
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