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Fit Tip Friday – Training the Posterior (Back) Muscle Groups
Our back is made up of a group of muscles that work together to support our everyday activities like lifting children, running , and even sitting at our desk with good posture.
Read MoreApril is National Occupational Therapy Month
I’m an occupational therapist, and it’s somewhat ironic that spring coincides with National Occupational Therapy Month in April...
Read MoreWhat do learning, statistics and sports scores have in common?
Char Meck Schools and OrthoCarolina bringing new STEM program to high school athletics
Read MoreFit Tip Friday — Side Bridge
Core exercises are important for everyone, but people with lower back pain can especially benefit from extra focus on the core.
Read MoreChow Down Like Your Doc -- What Our Physicians Eat for Breakfast
March is National Nutrition Month
Read MoreBehind the Scenes: Athletic Training at the College Level
At Belmont Abbey, we strive to educate our students in three areas: body, mind, and spirit. In athletics, we focus a little more on the body area and work to keep our athletes in optimal physical condition both to prevent injury and to compete at a high level.
Read MoreCortisone and Healing - An overview of the science
There is no denying that cortisone reduces pain and swelling. Because of that a lot of cortisone shots have been given to help people healing from joint injuries. But just because you get immediate pain relief doesn’t mean it’s helps your joint heal.
Read MoreCrossFit Injuries: The Big Ones
As a medical provider who sees a lot of CrossFit patients (and is a CrossFitter as well), I'm frequently asked about shoulder and knee injuries.
Read MoreWhat’s in Your Headphones? Best Motivational Push Songs
Sometimes the most effective way to get through a tough workout or to just make exercise more enjoyable is to add music
Read MoreFit Tip Friday – How and Why to Do a Side Plank
Side planks are a great exercise because they work the entire core
Read MoreWhy the Transverse Abdominus Muscle is an Important Part of Your Core
In part three of our series on "core" trunk muscles and back pain we look at the muscle called the transversus abdominus.
Read MoreWhy You Should Train Your ‘Real’ Core
In your core you have “muscles you can see” and the real core muscles “you can’t see.”
Read MoreWhat You Think Is Your Core Isn’t Really Your Core
The “core” is such a hot topic these days. Is it abs, trunk or back? A combination of all of those? Strong core muscles keep your spine healthier, yet there is a lot of confusion as to exactly what those muscles are.
Read More5 Tips from an Occupational Therapist to Stick to Your New Year’s Health Goals
Nine times out of 10, these resolutions start off with a bang in January but, by March have dwindled.
Read MoreWhy a Carolina Panther Rides His Bike
Colin Cole on his affinity for indoor cycling to stay in shape
Read More13 Significant Carolina Panthers Injuries
When it comes to the NFL, injury prevention and care are paramount for coaches, players and teams. From pre-season to the Super Bowl; from serious and downright gruesome, football injuries can profoundly impact a team’s season
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