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Whether you work from home or in an office, there are proper ways to set up a workstation that encourages comfort and efficiency. 

Charlotte has some great events going on throughout the year. Here are nine of the best.

Choose one of these family-friendly Triad hikes for your next family adventure.

These top adventures should be on your North Carolina bucket list for winter.

Life making it hard to get to the gym? Here's a list of resources that provide free workouts. 

Tips for Athletes from a Physical Therapist to Increase Neuromuscular Control

Learn how to prevent hamstring injuries with these stretches from a Physical Therapist

Preparing Athletes to Return to the Field with OrthoCarolina Hickory Physical Therapy

After OC Physical Therapist Assistant Mary Jean followed through on a year of Pilates classes, she looks back at the results she’s seen, including a 15-second reduction in her mile pace.

Foot and ankle specialist performs four surgeries in just two months on patients who have sustained injuries while riding scooters.

Skiing and snowboarding are thriving across the South thanks to advanced snowmaking technology and improved amenities at resorts.

If you're in Charlotte, you can take a day trip to the mountains of western North Carolina for great snowshoeing and skiing.

It’s no surprise that fitness is one of the top New Year’s resolutions year after year. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the top resolutions that isn’t fulfilled.

Many of us make healthy resolutions every year, stick to them for a while, and inevitably break them. Sound familiar?

To Mia, dancing The Nutcracker is an obligatory part of the holiday season. At 16 years old, she dances five days a week for 20 hours a week. She will do anything to stay on her toes and one day dance in New York. 

After this workout, Rudolph may have been happy that he didn't have to participate in those reindeer games! Physical therapist Sarah Dobroka has helped us get into the holiday spirit by putting together this calorie-sleighing workout.

Cold weather can make runners more prone to injuries as muscles tense up and can cause asthmatic flares.

Charlotte's mild winters and trails near downtown make it easy to train outside in all four seasons.

North Carolina’s national forests offer world class hiking, climbing, mountain biking, and backcountry camping,

Your guide to 48 hours of outdoor adventure and great food, drinks, and entertainment in Charlotte.

A guide to training programs, local clubs, and other resources to help you plug in to Winston-Salem's trail running scene.

Shoes are for more than just walking. Especially in the cold months of winter, they become critical when it comes to health and well-being.

Race Night at Bowman Gray, a new documentary series from the Discovery Channel, follows modified racing and the Points Championship at one of NASCAR’s most storied, longest running weekly tracks in Winston-Salem. 

Rather than spending the Friday after Thanksgiving shopping, OrthoCarolina encourages you to #OptOutside with our guides to hiking, biking and exploring the Carolinas.

While there may be no perfect way to run for everyone, we can all benefit from a few tips that can improve running efficiency.