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“We now have a document that’s based on the available evidence, and also based on expert opinion, to help us manage these patients much more thoroughly in the perioperative period,” Dr. Springer, an orthopedic surgeon in Charlotte, N.C.

When it comes to eating, doctors like to ‘gobble’ just like the rest of us!

Stress fractures typically cause localized pain that you can put your finger on and know exactly where it hurts.

National Nurse Practitioner Week is held each year to celebrate these talented health care providers

Darren Harris, the Practice Administrator at OrthoCarolina’s Hickory, North Carolina office, and his family have an interesting holiday tradition.

This Veterans Day, we honor all who have served our nation, including our OrthoCarolina staff members.

Riding Slickrock at Dupont State Recreation Area. Powered by OrthoCarolina thru a partnership with RootsRated.com

With each marathon, I’ve learned tips to help me be as prepared as possible to run. Here are my top learnings.

I love runners. When I took over as NoDa Brewery Run Club director a year ago I was beyond excited to put fresh energy into our Wednesday night brew runs.

Low back pain is extremely common whether you are an athlete or work a sedentary job.

CMS Athletic Directors and coaches gathered for the OrthoCarolina 2nd Annual Coaches Symposium at The NASCAR Hall of Fame in uptown Charlotte on Monday, October 31st.

From bodybuilding to CrossFit, from barre workouts to bodyweight workouts, from free weights to machines, the options for weight lifting and strength training are almost denser than muscle mass itself.

New office marks expansion into Rock Hill area

OrthoCarolina has opened a new location in Rock Hill, offering general orthopedics, sports medicine, and joint replacement care.

But to make progress you must keep moving, excuses don’t help you reach goals. I took this mentality with me as I boarded the plane. I was going to have to push my body mentally and physically to get through the next three days.

How does foam rolling help runners?

"Since that hike, I’ve learned a few helpful tips to prep my body for hiking, including key areas to strengthen, warm-ups to incorporate and appropriate trail gear."

This state-of-the-art technology makes complex spine surgery more precise by providing a preoperative computer based planning platform to increase surgical accuracy and safety.

I’ve never considered myself a runner, in fact, running has never been a strong suit for me.

For Rita DuPont, the Physiatry Fellowship Coordinator at OrthoCarolina, cycling has been a lifelong passion.

New spots in Ballantyne, Huntersville, and the University area

Here are a few guidelines to ensure your body is getting the rest it needs.

Tree pose, standing pose and warrior pose are incredibly effective yoga postures to build, improve and maintain balance.

The OrthoCarolina Residency in Orthopedic Physical Therapy combines ongoing clinical mentoring with a theoretical basis for advanced practice and scientific inquiry

Dr. Julie Woodside has had to use her hands her entire life.