Lifestyle & Wellness
Cheerleading, Strength and Safety: What to Know
As we enter the month of August, many children and teenagers are headed back to school. Many of us remember our high school football games on Friday night with the cheerleading team on the sidelines helping to lead the crowd in chants to help their football team win the game.
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Olympic Favorites
At OrthoCarolina we have a love for athletes, sports, and competition. The stories of determination and strength behind Olympic gold, mirror the stories of perseverance and drive our patients show each day.
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Summer Running in Charlotte: Insider Tips on Beating the Heat
There’s a feeling of freedom for runners when summer first breaks in the Queen City. Glowing armbands and reflective tape are retired as daylight lingers well into the evening.
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Dealing With Downtime from Injury: Tips from a Lifelong Athlete
“I was going nuts,” she says of those days without running. “What am I going to do now?”
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En Pointe: What Ballet Dancers Should Know About Injury Prevention
As students head back to school, many dancers head back to the studio and a vigorous training schedule.
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Midfoot Strike for Runners
A midfoot strike is ideal for runners and helps reduce the force and shock to a runner’s hip, knee and ankle.
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Test Your Running Shoes
Runners are often quick to blame shoes for injuries, and although not always the case, a properly functioning running shoe is important.
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Beginner Hot Yoga Tips
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.
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Bill Heisel: Keeping Athletes Healthy from Kayak to Racetrack
As even a casual viewer knows, the physical challenges facing a motorsports crew are significant...
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High Plank for Core Strength
Jenni recommends runners focus on building core strength as part of an overall training plan.
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Group Running Drills: How Can They Help You?
Plus, three drills to try on your own
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Your Running Form Matters
Running with good form can help runners be more efficient, improve overall performance and avoid injury.
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Running Partner Rules
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.
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Running with a Purpose
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.
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Finding New Outdoor Pursuits When Injury Strikes
As the director of clinical operations for OrthoCarolina, David Little has seen plenty of athletes stopped in their tracks by injury.
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Avoiding Injuries is Easy (If You Take Matt Dobler's Advice)
The staff at OrthoCarolina offers tips on staying healthy and their favorite way to spend a day outside in Charlotte.
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Dog Friendly Trails in Charlotte (Plus Pro Tips to Get You Started)
Running a dog has even more direct training benefits than simply wearing them out.
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How to Avoid Rock Climbing Injuries: Talking with OrthoCarolina’s Stacy Rumfelt
The middle of November can be a tricky time for spending time outdoors in central Carolina.
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Staying a Step Ahead: Marathon Training Schedule Tips
Crossing the finish line of your first marathon is an exhilarating experience.
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In the Pit Crew and on the Trail, Evan Kureczka Keeps Athletes Moving
Hiking 24 miles over the rugged terrain of eastern North Carolina in a single day is no joke.
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Cycling in Charlotte
While Charlotte may be playing catch up in areas like cycling infrastructure, the Queen City isn’t lacking for cycling enthusiasts.
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Proper Yoga Technique: Child’s Pose
Child’s Pose is a resting yoga pose that helps to reduce stress and fatigue.
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