Blogs & News
OrthoCarolina 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.
Read MoreFree Workouts You Can Do at Home
Life making it hard to get to the gym? Here's a list of resources that provide free workouts.
Read MoreWorld Champion Power Lifter Calls Total Hip Replacement a "Miracle" Hitting the Gym Just Weeks After Surgery
Learn how a power-lifter has built his fitness back up after a total hip replacement.
Read MoreFive Symptoms That Point to Trigger Finger
The result of overuse, trigger finger is a common but extremely painful condition that can cause the catching, locking and popping of the painful finger.
Read MoreDr. Thomas Fehring of OrthoCarolina Awarded Research Grant for Irrigation and Debridement
Thomas K. Fehring, MD, hip and knee surgeon with the OrthoCarolina Hip and Knee Center, has been awarded a grant by The Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE), a 501(c) (3) organization, for his research How to Improve the Results of Irrigation and Debridement for Prosthetic Joint Infection through the use of Intraosseous Antibiotics.
Read MoreHow a Year of Pilates Shaved 15 Seconds Off My Mile Pace
After OC Physical Therapist Assistant Mary Jean followed through on a year of Pilates classes, she looks back at the results she’s seen, including a 15-second reduction in her mile pace.
Read MoreWhy Does Removing a Cast Tickle?
Removing a cast at the doctor’s office can really tickle, and there’s true science behind the reason why.
Read MoreWhere to Go Skiing & Snowboarding in the Southeast
Skiing and snowboarding are thriving across the South thanks to advanced snowmaking technology and improved amenities at resorts.
Read MoreHow to Put Together the Perfect Snowshoeing & Cross-Country Skiing Trip Near Charlotte
If you're in Charlotte, you can take a day trip to the mountains of western North Carolina for great snowshoeing and skiing.
Read More5 Tips for Keeping Your New Year's Running Resolution
It’s no surprise that fitness is one of the top New Year’s resolutions year after year. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the top resolutions that isn’t fulfilled.
Read MoreHow to Have a Healthy 2019: REAL Tips from an Orthopedist
Many of us make healthy resolutions every year, stick to them for a while, and inevitably break them. Sound familiar?
Read MoreRCLL Visiting Professor Program
The OrthoCarolina RCLL Visiting Professor Program is designed to allow surgeons an unprecedented opportunity to advance their learning and understanding of advancements in the care of upper extremity amputees.
Read MoreGiving it a Whirl: a Ballet Dancer’s Quest to Rehab in Time for the Ultimate Holiday Performance
To Mia, dancing The Nutcracker is an obligatory part of the holiday season. At 16 years old, she dances five days a week for 20 hours a week. She will do anything to stay on her toes and one day dance in New York.
Reindeer Games Workout
After this workout, Rudolph may have been happy that he didn't have to participate in those reindeer games! Physical therapist Sarah Dobroka has helped us get into the holiday spirit by putting together this calorie-sleighing workout.
Read MoreRunning in Cold Weather
Cold weather can make runners more prone to injuries as muscles tense up and can cause asthmatic flares.
5 Tips for Winter Trail Running
Charlotte's mild winters and trails near downtown make it easy to train outside in all four seasons.
Read MoreOrthoCarolina Employee Wellness Program Ranked in Top 5 in U.S.
OrthoCarolina has been named one of the top five Healthiest 100 Employers in America in 2018 by the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America for its employee wellness program, Be Well. The annual program tracks and measures corporate health across the country and receives thousands of applications for its Healthiest Workplaces awards program each year.
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