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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.

Without further delay or digression, here are my 10 Most Influential People in Sports in the Carolinas.

Aaron Hewitt, Physician Assistant - Sports Medicine, Cartilage Restoration

Before working at OrthoCarolina, I was an athletic trainer for the Minnesota Vikings.

Kevin Casey, Physician Assistant, General Orthopedics, Ironman Finisher

How one man’s breakaway changed his life

Katie White, Physical Therapist and Clinical Manager

You can do anything for 20 seconds, right? No sweat. But, have you met Tabata?

Joint replacement patients are growing older, but also getting younger

Dr. Patrick Connor, Head Team Physician of the Carolina Panthers, offers his perspective

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...

I turn 40 today. Last weekend, I ran a marathon trying to break four hours...

I get asked this question almost daily, so if it’s something you’ve pondered as a parent, know that you are not alone.

Lateral ankle reconstruction (Brostrom) using the Arthrex Internal Brace. Kent Ellington, MD.

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.

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.

Below are some comments from our patients about their OrthoCarolina physical therapy experience. We are grateful for our PTs, their service and hard work!

Dr. Scott Smith - Orthopedic Surgeon

Even as countries worldwide have populations that suffer from malnutrition, obesity has become a major worldwide health concern including in the United States.

Join OrthoCarolina as we broadcast live from inside the patient exam room on Thursday, October 8 through Periscope

How one athletic trainer does double duty as a NASCAR pit crew member