Excellence in Orthopedics
OrthoCarolina is one of the nation's leading independent academic orthopedics practices serving North Carolina and the Southeast since 1922. We provide comprehensive musculoskeletal care including operative and non-operative care, diagnostic imaging and rehabilitative therapy. Widely known for musculoskeletal research and training, our physicians have specialized expertise in foot & ankle, hip & knee, shoulder & elbow, spine, sports medicine, hand, pediatric orthopedics, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. OrthoCarolina. You. Improved.
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Read MoreBack Pain Basics
Low back pain is the second most common reason American see their doctor (the common cold is #1) and therefore one of the most common problems we see at OrthoCarolina. More
24 AprArthritis and Occupational Therapy
Arthritis affects about 1.5 million Americans, including rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disorder that causes your body’s own immune system to mistakenly attack its own joints. More
17 AprSpring into Baseball: Tips for a Successful Season
After a long and brutal winter, spring has finally sprung in the Carolinas. For many of us, that means one thing – BASEBALL! More
9 AprHow Do Orthopedic Surgeons Contribute to College Athletics?
If you know OrthoCarolina, you know that we’re passionate about sports, including our local and regional college teams... More
7 AprSmall kids, big injuries
Read more on what Dr. Christian Clark with OrthoCarolina Pediatrics told the Charlotte Observer about overuse injury risks in children: More
4 AprNoDa Run Club: How running and beer bring a community together
After thousands of miles and countless beers, NoDa Brewing Run Club has converted marathon runners into IPA fiends and craft beer snobs into PR machines. More
3 AprConnect with experts!
Miss today's Macaroni Kid Facebook with Dr. Christian Clark? Well here is the entire conversation... Download
2 AprOrthocarolina explains female soccer Injuries and causes in kids & older athletes
Help keep your kids and teens on the field and out of the doctor’s office with this insight on female soccer injuries from former professional soccer player and PA-C Andy Hylton of OrthoCarolina. Visit URL
1 AprHappy National Athletic Training Month – Meet Evan Kureczka
March is National Athletic Training Month. Athletic trainers are health professionals who collaborate with other medical providers on injury prevention, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. More
31 MarBehind the Scenes: Athletic Training at the College Level
At Belmont Abbey, we strive to educate our students in three areas: body, mind, and spirit. In athletics, we focus a little more on the body area and work to keep our athletes in optimal physical condition both to prevent injury and to compete at a high level. More
28 MarA bout with a devastating injury: How a Charlotte Roller Girl got back on her feet
It was just a standard practice for Lorissa Shepstone and the Charlotte Roller Girls last September... More
27 MarRunning Tips: How to Love Running
As someone who loves running, it's difficult to put myself inside the head of someone who hates it. But it's easy for me to relate to people who are new to running, who kinda-sorta like it, who are trying to find a way to love it. After all, I was in that position myself not so long ago. More
26 Mar19 Running Injury-Prevention Tips from OrthoCarolina Experts
19 Running Injury-Prevention Tips from OrthoCarolina Experts More
25 MarThe Hip, Getting Older and Running
Many active Americans worry about the impact of exercise on their hips. Chris Dollar, PT, DPT, talks about the hip and how it ages with you. More
24 MarRun4Papa - Running Against Dementia
A journey creating awareness and raising funds for dementia research by running marathons all over the world. More
19 MarWhat are Shin Splints?
“Shin splints” is a broad term used to describe pain that occurs in the front of the lower leg (shin). More
18 MarHappy National Athletic Training Month
March is National Athletic Training Month. Athletic trainers are health professionals who collaborate with other medical providers on injury prevention, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. More
17 MarOrthoCarolina Running Tips: Increasing Your Running Mileage Safely
When runners begin increasing their mileage, it is important to do so in a calculated manner to avoid overuse injuries. More
16 MarNew Joints for Senior Patients
When patients have painful joints such as hips or knees that continue to bother them despite non-surgical therapy, joint replacements can help tremendously – even among the elderly population. More
11 MarRunningWorks: New Steps to Fight Homelessness
Inspiration is easy to come by for those who have experienced RunningWorks. More
7 MarWhy and How I Started Running
OrthoCarolina is excited to announce a partnership with Run with Theoden and Theoden Janes. More
5 MarTHE TOP 22 NORTH AMERICAN KNEE SURGEONS - Dr. Springer
Dr. Bryan Springer recognized for excellence Visit URL
3 MarI'm New to Running. Where Do I Begin?
Whatever the reason, you've decided to take up running. Maybe you’d like to lose weight, or you’re working on strengthening your body to help with rehabilitation after an injury or a surgery... More
28 Feb
OrthoCarolina in the Fast Lane
This year’s winners (Matt Kenseth, Duel #1, and Denny Hamlin, Duel #2), are both with our partner Joe Gibbs Racing. More
25 Feb
High-Intensity Exercise Part II: Some common injuries
High-intensity interval training is typically done at around 80-95% of your maximal aerobic capacity. It’s important to start slow and progress bit by bit when participating in HIIT training or any type of intense exercise. Visit URL
19 FebWatch What You Drink: How Healthy are Sports Drinks?
Whether you’re an athlete or not, are these drinks really a smart choice for our bodies? More
18 FebAquatic Therapy at OrthoCarolina
Exercise in a warm water pool to reduce joint pain and improve muscle strength and flexibility. Visit URL
17 FebAquatic therapy offers positive alternative for rehab patients
Professional athletes have recognized the benefits of aquatic therapy for years, but now it's becoming more available to regular physical therapy patients of all ages. Visit URL
16 FebOrthoCarolina & Steve Smith Partner to Open D1 Charlotte
D1 Sports Holdings, LLC has announced a partnership with OrthoCarolina, Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith, and two other NFL athletes to open a D1 Sports Training facility in the Charlotte suburb of Matthews in the spring of 2014. Download
13 FebBest snow in a decade means one thing: Sledding!
Sledding is part of the pure joy of an unexpected snowfall and a way to get some exercise during winter weather... More
12 FebNew treatments for Dupytren’s contracture
One in ten Americans will have Dupytren’s contracture, so many of us will have a friend or family member affected by it. More
10 FebNational Girls and Women in Sports Day is February 5, 2014.
This week we are profiling some of our female staff and community partners who make sports and health an important part of their lives. More
6 FebNational Girls and Women in Sports Day is February 5, 2014.
This week we are profiling some of our female staff and community partners who make sports and health an important part of their lives. More
5 FebNational Girls and Women in Sports Day is February 5, 2014.
This week we are profiling some of our female staff and community partners who make sports and health an important part of their lives. More
4 FebNational Girls and Women in Sports Day is February 5, 2014.
This week we are profiling some of our female staff and community partners who make sports and health an important part of their lives. More
3 FebHow cold weather affects your muscles
Did you know that such frigid temperatures can actually affect your muscles and how they work? More
31 JanOne goal after another
Former pro soccer player now works as a physician’s assistant Visit URL
29 Jan
High-Intensity Exercise Part I: When it comes to exercise, can less actually be more?
You've likely heard of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), a type of workout that isn't totally new, but is increasingly popular and can be confusing because there are so many types. Visit URL
24 JanBaby Boomers and Orthopedics – a joint venture
There’s no denying that Baby Boomers are more active – more so even than their parents and grandparents before them. They’re getting in shape, dabbling in new kinds of exercise, and staying in careers longer. More
22 Jan
P.A.s increase patient access to high-quality care
P.A.s (Physician Assistants) are trained alongside physicians and have a vast knowledge of medicine, many choosing specialty practices. More
16 JanMaintaining Soccer Fitness in the Off-season
If you have a youth or high school soccer player in your family, chances are they’re anxiously awaiting the conclusion of the off-season and looking forward to the arrival of warmer weather to get back out on the pitch. More
13 JanStretching - Too Much of a Good Thing?
Stretching does have some benefits in cases of a true flexibility deficit, but there are other ways to improve mobility and performance. More
12 JanTennis Elbow Conditions
One of the most frequent elbow conditions we treat is commonly referred to as “tennis elbow” or “lateral epicondylitis”. More
8 Jan
My Perspective: How OrthoCarolina Orthopedic Urgent Care Clinics take care of you on your schedule
OrthoCarolina Orthopedic Urgent Care More
6 Jan
ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS OF THE CAROLINAS JOINS ORTHOCAROLINA
Region’s Leading Orthopedic Group Expands into the Triad While Continuing to Offer Quality, Convenient Care Download
9 Dec
OrthoCarolina adds it's sixth Urgent Care Location
We've expanded our orthopedic urgent care offering with a new location in Monroe. The new service, located at 703 Comfort Lane, is our sixth urgent care location. Visit URL
1 OctMedicare Beneficiary Alert
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) might be planning large cuts in cuts in Medicare payments to surgeons who perform hip and knee replacement procedures, which could make it harder for Medicare patients to get needed care. More
30 SepOrthoCarolina joins a national orthopedic and spine alliance
OrthoCarolina is a founding member of the National Orthopedic & Spine Alliance More
10 SepBoning Up on Health Care
Charlotte-based OrthoCarolina has positioned itself to provide high-level, cost-conscious service driven by the economics of U.S. health care and the Affordable Care Act. Download
5 SepDan Murrey Featured in the Charlotte Business Journal
Dr. Dan Murrey, a spine surgeon and chief executive of OrthoCarolina, served as executive director of the Charlotte in 2012 Host Committee overseeing preparations for the Democratic National Convention. Visit URL
30 Aug
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