Blogs & News
Things that move properly shouldn’t hurt
The benefits of manual therapy combined with exercise
Read MoreFirst time triathlon success tips
Thinking about signing up for your first triathlon? For many, the idea of training for a swim, bike and run may seem exciting but also a little overwhelming...
Read More4 things to do before you lace up this running season
If you’re like me, you’ve noticed temperatures rising and hours of daylight getting longer. That means running season is in stride and fun races are just around the corner.
Read MoreMulti Modal Pain Management: Making Hip and Knee Surgical Pain Easier
American registered nurse Margo McCaffery, a pioneer of the field of pain management nursing, famously had a theory about human pain: "whatever the experiencing person says it is, existing whenever he says it does".
Read MoreNASCAR champ Kyle Busch’s ‘natural, steady’ recovery started in a minivan
His patient-physical therapist relationship was similar to driver-crew chief
Read MoreThe Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Awards 3-year Grant to OC Physician
The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) announced today it has awarded a $500,000 research grant to Dr. Thomas Fehring of the OrthoCarolina Hip and Knee Center and OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Charlotte, NC.
Read MoreOrthoCarolina Hip & Knee Center Leading in Research
More research needed for guidance on one-stage vs two-stage exchange to treat PJI after TKA
Read MoreTreating the stars and beyond
Drivers, pit crews, officials and admins will travel down to Daytona this weekend to compete in the first of many races in the NASCAR Sprint Cup, XFINITY and Camping World Truck Series.
Read MoreSix Yoga Misconceptions
Yoga is often misunderstood. Its benefits, however, are well known: increased flexibility and strength, improved balance and posture and stress relief to name a few.
Read MoreThe 10 Most Influential People in Sports in the Carolinas
Without further delay or digression, here are my 10 Most Influential People in Sports in the Carolinas.
Read MoreMeet Aaron. OC Loves to Run
Aaron Hewitt, Physician Assistant - Sports Medicine, Cartilage Restoration
Read MoreTrain Like an NFL Player to Improve your Run
Before working at OrthoCarolina, I was an athletic trainer for the Minnesota Vikings.
Read MoreMeet Kevin. OC Loves to Run
Kevin Casey, Physician Assistant, General Orthopedics, Ironman Finisher
Read MoreFrom Cycling to Crutching: Battling back from the emotional side of injury
How one man’s breakaway changed his life
Read MoreDo You Know Tabata?
You can do anything for 20 seconds, right? No sweat. But, have you met Tabata?
Read MoreChanging Technology and Trends in Joint Replacement
Joint replacement patients are growing older, but also getting younger
Read MoreTen Things to Know about Being a Physician to an NFL Team
Dr. Patrick Connor, Head Team Physician of the Carolina Panthers, offers his perspective
Read MoreHow recovering from an ACL tear is as much mental as it is physical: Warren’s Story
When an athlete gets injured, we tend to focus on the physical aspects: What was hurt, the surgery, and when can the athlete get back on the field or court...
Read MoreRunning reflections as I turn 40
I turn 40 today. Last weekend, I ran a marathon trying to break four hours...
Read MoreWhen Can My Child Start Lifting Weights?
I get asked this question almost daily, so if it’s something you’ve pondered as a parent, know that you are not alone.
Read MoreLateral ankle reconstruction (Brostrom) using the Arthrex Internal Brace. Kent Ellington, MD.
Lateral ankle reconstruction (Brostrom) using the Arthrex Internal Brace. Kent Ellington, MD.
Read MoreWhat We’re Doing in Physical Therapy – Multi Radiance Medical Laser®
Laser treatment is a non-invasive therapeutic modality, or treatment, designed to reduce and relieve chronic pain that can happen as the result of a variety different orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions.
Read MoreRootsRated features Charlotte-area outdoors expertise
OrthoCarolina has partnered with RootsRated for a new online feature that connects users with the best outdoor experiences in and around Charlotte, hand-picked by local outdoor retailers and their networks of local experts.
Read More