Blogs & News
5 Ways to Beat the Cold on Winter Hikes
Follow these expert tips to remain warm and comfortable on Carolina trails in winter.
Read MoreSalt Caves and Spiced Cider: Where to Go to Banish the Winter Blues in Western North Carolina
The pallor of winter can cast a dismal tone over the mountains of Western North Carolina. Thankfully, the Asheville area is well equipped with warmth, cheer, and rejuvenation- as long as you know where to look.
Read MoreGetting Back into Running after Taking Time Off: Athletic Trainers Share Their Secrets
Anytime you’ve been sidelined, it can be daunting to find the motivation to step back into running
Read MoreThe 3 Big Football Injuries You Should Know About
Most football injuries occur in the knee. The three most common types of injury are the MCL sprain, the meniscus tear, and the ACL tear
Read More3 Ways to Keep Kids Active (and Save Your Sanity) During the Winter
Don’t go stir crazy when cold weather sets in. Keep moving with these creative family activities.
Read MoreCrush your New Year's resolutions by setting S.M.A.R.T. goals
Even with good intentions, many goal-setters fail to see their resolutions through for any significant amount of time.
Read MoreKeeping Jolly: Why Ergonomics Might Be the Best Holiday Gift This Year
Santa and his merry little elves may be nimble and quick, but the holiday season brings with it less frequently recognized hazards that could potentially have you muttering Bah-humbug
Read More5 One-of-a-Kind Cabins, Cottages, and Yurts Near Asheville
Explore the outdoors around Asheville in style with these cabins, cottages, and yurts that offer luxurious amenities in natural settings.
Read More4 ways any employee can contribute to corporate culture
This article was originally published via the Charlotte Business Journal.
Read MoreOrthoCarolina's "Shake Ya Tail Feather" Thanksgiving Workout
Thanksgiving is upon us once again. That means lots of family time, lots of football and well, lots of food. To help alleviate some of the damage that second round of desserts left, Tyler Brady, physical therapist at OrthoCarolina's University physical therapy clinic, helped us come up a lower body circuit.
Read MoreGoing Cold Turkey: What Our Docs Won't Eat at Thanksgiving
While many of our docs like to cook up a storm during the holidays, even they can be picky when it comes to what they put on their plates.
7 Must-Do Hikes Along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina
Some are short, some are long, all of these hikes along the Blue Ridge Parkway are worth putting on your Western North Carolina hiking bucket list.
Read MoreKnee Health with OrthoCarolina
Good Day asks the questions you want answered about your knees with the help of OrthoCarolina.
Read MoreFeasting on Fall Views at Doughton Park
Doughton Park, located between milepost 238 and 246, is the largest recreation area along the 469 mile Blue Ridge Parkway.
Read MoreOrthoCarolina Launches Online Scheduling in Winston-Salem Market
OrthoCarolina has launched the first part of what will be a multi-phase rollout of new online scheduling technology at OrthoCarolina Winston, which includes all of its Winston-Salem-area offices. The online platform offers optimized appointment times online while reducing unused appointments and increasing patient volume.
Read MoreInjury Prevention for Student Athletes
There are around two million injuries in youth sports every year. What is good news for parents and coaches? The majority of these injuries are preventable.
WFNZ Visits the OrthoCarolina Sports Training Center
Nick and Josh talk a lot about sports during their daily radio show on WFNZ but when it comes to performance they're visiting the OrthoCarolina Sports Training Center.
Read More7 Spine-Tingling Stories of Adventures in the Woods
From scary sounds to sinister strangers, these seven spine-tingling tales will put some extra thrill into your next campfire tale.
Read MoreLISTEN NOW - Painful Truth: What Students Need to Know About the Opioid Crisis
Physicians, parents and former professional football players came together to address the opioid crisis and what students should know. This powerful one-night event is now available via podcast.
Read MoreSmall Steps for Big Change: A Revolutionary’s Recovery
When a Chinese revolutionary visited OrthoCarolina for surgery his wife and daughter were on hand to witness the first unaided steps he had taken since age 18.
Read More9 Fall Foliage Trail Runs Around Charlotte
From the shores of Lake Norman to the top of Kings Pinnacle, here are nine great fall foliage runs near Charlotte.
Read MoreHand Surgery Research
Dr. Gart, Dr. Gaston, and Dr. Loeffler talking about the breakthrough research in hand prosthetics.
Read MoreOctober 6-12 is National PA Week - Help Us Celebrate!
While their work deserves to be celebrated day in and day out, we give special attention to our Physician Assistants during National PA Week October 6-12.
Read MoreGuide to West Virginia’s Bridge Day 2019
Here's your guide to West Virginia's Bridge Day, a celebration of extreme sports and the natural beauty of the Mountain State.
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