Lifestyle & Wellness
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.
Read MoreDog 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.
Read MoreHow 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.
Read MoreStaying a Step Ahead: Marathon Training Schedule Tips
Crossing the finish line of your first marathon is an exhilarating experience.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreCycling in Charlotte
While Charlotte may be playing catch up in areas like cycling infrastructure, the Queen City isn’t lacking for cycling enthusiasts.
Read MoreProper Yoga Technique: Child’s Pose
Child’s Pose is a resting yoga pose that helps to reduce stress and fatigue.
Read MorePre-Run Warm-Up: How to Properly Get Your Body Prepared to Run
Warming up your body properly can increase running performance and reduce the chance of injury.
Read MoreProper Yoga Technique: Downward-Facing Dog
The yoga pose Downward-Facing Dog is ideal for athletes and the general population.
Read MoreThree Core Strengthening Soccer Exercises
Soccer players combine speed, strength and agility to compete on the field. Ball handling, sprint work and shooting drills are typically incorporated into practices… but developing core strength may not be.
Read MoreNine Reasons Carolina Courts is a Premier Basketball and Volleyball Facility
Carolina Courts’ gyms in Indian Trail and Concord are some of the best basketball and volleyball facilities in the Charlotte area.
Read MoreProtect Your Hands While Gardening
When the spring season is in full bloom, many of us are eager to get outside and enjoy the nice weather.
Read MoreCrossFit: You Asked, Jillian Answered
CrossFit is a popular workout, but whether you’re a seasoned vet or brand new, you probably have questions…
Read MoreStepping Up to the Plate to Prevent Throwing Injuries in Baseball
Safe pitching practices help avoid overuse
Read MoreWhat’s the best way to ice a soccer injury?
If you’ve played or watched soccer, you know how physical the game can be.
Read MoreOrthoCarolina Soccer: Keeping you in the game
Committed to keeping you in the game and proud to support numerous area youth soccer clubs.
Read MoreOsteoporosis and Exercise
You’ve been given the diagnosis of Osteoporosis and your doctor wants you to do weight bearing activities to improve your bone health.
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 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.
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