Blogs & News

As students head back to school, many dancers head back to the studio and a vigorous training schedule.

A midfoot strike is ideal for runners and helps reduce the force and shock to a runner’s hip, knee and ankle.

Runners are often quick to blame shoes for injuries, and although not always the case, a properly functioning running shoe is important.

This includes our Orthopedic Urgent Care as well.

Injuries to the face are common in soccer, most often occurring through direct impact with either a soccer ball or collision between players.

Hot yoga is the art of practicing yoga in a heated room. The added heat allows your body to stretch deeper and muscles to lengthen longer.

Key thoughts from OrthoCarolina CEO Dr. Dan Murrey.

Successful private practices are focused on the forces driving healthcare today: collaboration and integration, transparency on quality and cost, systems thinking and innovation.

At OrthoCarolina, a multi-site independent orthopedic physician group in the Charlotte area, we lowered cost by 10-30% and dramatically improved outcomes for hip and knee replacement surgery.

As even a casual viewer knows, the physical challenges facing a motorsports crew are significant...

Jenni recommends runners focus on building core strength as part of an overall training plan.

On July 4, OrthoCarolina remembers and thanks those who have served our nation in the military.

Plus, three drills to try on your own

Insider Tips from a Lifelong Enthusiast

Running with good form can help runners be more efficient, improve overall performance and avoid injury.

OrthoCarolina trainer Chris Gabriel teaches Katie Levans how to warm up for a run with four easy moves

“My knee was so big it looked like a watermelon..."

My favorite running partner is my wife Amanda. Running together gives us dedicated time away from hectic schedules and opportunities to build memories around races.

At OrthoCarolina we are big supporters of Isabella’s Dream Team. Read Erin’s full story, and learn how to get involved to help end childhood cancer.

As the director of clinical operations for OrthoCarolina, David Little has seen plenty of athletes stopped in their tracks by injury.

Dr. David O’Brien (OrthoCarolina Winston) recently traveled to China on behalf the North American Spine Society, in conjunction with the Chinese Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (CAOS), with a small group of experts from the United States.

The staff at OrthoCarolina offers tips on staying healthy and their favorite way to spend a day outside in Charlotte.

Growing up in the outdoor paradise of Canberra, Australia, Ben Smoker was always active as a kid.

Cohen Brings Balance of Experience as Practicing Physician and Organizational Leadership