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Physical Performance Testing: Not Just for NFL Hopefuls
When NFL hopefuls go through drills in the NFL Combine, millions of dollars are on the line but these drills can help you, too, as you chart your athletic progress or as your PT decides if you're ready to get back to activity after an injury.
Carolina Panthers Team Physicians Present at Football and Sports Medicine Conference
Over the weekend of March 31 in Nashville, Carolina Panthers team physicians were part of a meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine (AOSSM) that focused on football and sports medicine at all levels from youth to the National Football League (NFL).
Read MoreRunning Race Etiquette
Occasionally poor runner’s etiquette can get in the way of having a good race day experience. Here are a few helpful tips whether you’ve never run a race before or are a seasoned competitor.
Read MoreAlmost to Failure: How a Power Lifter Overcame Devastating Injury to Compete Again
Jennifer Thompson has been a power lifter since 1999. She’s 45 now, but notes what most people don’t know about a sport that can sometimes seem mysterious is that humans actually have the capacity to continue to gain muscle and strength well into their 50s.
Read MoreThe 30-Second Stretching Rule
It’s common to see runners and other athletes prepare for training by quickly touching their toes or stretching their quads. But how long should you really be holding a stretch?
Read MoreCarpal Tunnel Pain & Numbness Keeping You Up at Night? Try This At-Home Option First.
Commonly caused by repetitive motion, carpal tunnel syndrome treatment can start with non-operative options.
Meet Athletic Trainer Pam Brown of OrthoCarolina and Stewart Haas Racing
As an athletic trainer, Pam Brown serves OrthoCarolina patients and motorsports athletes. Celebrate National Athletic Training month
Read MoreI Chose to Become a Doctor Because...
For many physicians, taking care of others is their life’s work and the ultimate calling. In honor of Doctors’ Day on March 30, we asked our doctors why they chose the medical field.
Read More11 Ways to Participate in Tuckfest
11 ways to participate in Tuckfest, a celebration of adventure sports, craft beer, and live music.
Read MoreAn Insider’s Guide to Charlotte Adventure Racing
Charlotte's adventure racing scene includes everything from family-friendly races to punishing distance events for seasoned race veterans.
Read MoreEveryday Ergonomics - OrthoCarolina Keeps You in the Game
Work can be a pain. Whether in a car or at a desk, we know sitting can cause our bodies pain and discomfort.
Read MoreShould Your Exercise Ball Double as Your Desk Chair? Here’s the Truth.
We know we shouldn’t sit all day, but most of us have to make a living, which in many cases means we’re stuck at a desk – and in a chair – most of the day.
Read MoreYes You Could Watch Your Own Surgery + Other Questions from Our Trigger Finger & Carpal Tunnel Live Surgery Answered
When we live streamed from the operating room, our viewers had lots of questions about the surgeries being performed. Our orthopedists have responded with all the answers.
Read MoreSix Things We Learned About the NFL Combine from the Panthers’ Head Team Physician
The medical knowledge gleaned from the NFL Combine (which itself was started by physicians) will inform the draft.
Read MoreTips for Safe Winter Running
Running in the winter can be an exhilarating challenge. But it also presents unique challenges and can add a higher risk for injuries.
Read More7 of Your Most Burning Questions about Standing Desks Answered by a Physical Therapist
We’ve been told over and over that sitting too much is highly detrimental to your health. The reality is that many of us have to sit at a desk for much of the day.
But does the fact that too much sitting is bad mean that investing in a standing desk is the best solution?
Read MoreSitting All Day? Try These 5 Gentle Stretches to Relieve Pain
Activities and professions that require a lot of sitting can also result in a lot of pain. At the end of your day, try these stretches to get those sore muscles moving.
Read MoreOrthoCarolina Releases NASCAR Surgery Numbers and Injury Trends for 2018 Season
As the 2019 NASCAR season begins, OrthoCarolina has announced its surgery numbers for the 2018 season as well as recent pit crew and mechanic injury trends in the sport.
Read MoreIf You Sit at a Desk All Day, This Muscle Might Be in Danger
It’s not as well-known as its companion muscle the gluteus maximus, but the gluteus medius has an important job: to stabilize the pelvis and hips. Here's what to know about sitting.
Read MoreFrom College Basketball Star to Orthopedic Surgeon – How Sports Shaped One Doctor's Future
In seventh grade, she almost got cut from the basketball team, but Dr. Julie Woodside’s future held an NCAA basketball career where she learned the focus that propelled her into orthopedic surgery.
Read MoreStep inside the Operating Room: OrthoCarolina to Live Stream Hand Surgeries on Facebook
An OrthoCarolina hand surgeon will perform a trigger finger release surgery and a carpal tunnel release on OrthoCarolina’s Facebook page during a live broadcast this Wednesday from Mallard Creek Surgery Center.
Read MoreHow to Set Up a Healthy Workstation
Whether you work from home or in an office, there are proper ways to set up a workstation that encourages comfort and efficiency.
Read More9 of Charlotte's Best Festival and Adventure Weekends
Charlotte has some great events going on throughout the year. Here are nine of the best.
Read More11 Family-Friendly Winter Hikes in the Triad
Choose one of these family-friendly Triad hikes for your next family adventure.
Read MoreYour Carolina Winter Adventure Bucket List
These top adventures should be on your North Carolina bucket list for winter.
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