What Is Occupational Therapy & Who Is It For?
Occupational therapy practitioners enable people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, and prevent—or live better with—injury, illness, or disability.
Read More5 Simple Habits to Live a Longer & Healthier Life
Research has shown that people who adhere to 5 key habits have a greater chance of living longer past age 50.
Read MoreCelebrating National Doctors' Day
Hear what some of our Physician Assistants and patients have to say about working with their OC doctors.
Read MoreHow to Prevent Soccer Injuries
As sports medicine physicians, we believe the best way to treat injuries is to prevent them in the first place. In just 40 minutes a week, athletes can reduce their risk of injury by as much as 50 percent.
Read MoreHow to Tackle Your First Solo Hike
Solo hiking can be a truly life-affirming experience —and may even inspire more solo adventures. Here's how to make sure you're prepared for a safe and memorable solo hike.
Read MoreOrthoCarolina Helps Local Artist Get Back to Business
Last year, Charlotte-area artist Chris Davis took a nasty fall and broke his wrist. OrthoCarolina's Dr. Sutker helped Davis get back to doing what he loves — making fishing rods by hand.
Stories of Resilience with Dr. Connor & Jake Delhomme
We've partnered with the Carolina Panthers to bring you the "Stories of Resilience" series.
This series features our very own, Dr. Connor, Panthers Team Physician, and a few of the Panther's greatest players. They reminisce about iconic plays, notorious injuries and the players' unforgettable comebacks.
In this first episode, we take it back to the Jake Delhomme era. Hear about the play that forced him off the field & his incredible return to QB stardom.
Read MoreMeet Angela Shirk, NASCAR Athletic Trainer
Angela, a NASCAR Athletic Trainer, talked to us about her job, the challenges she’s faced along the way, and what it’s like to be a female trainer in such a male-dominated industry.
Read MoreA Beginner's Guide to Yoga: Styles, Tools & Tips
Great for the mind, great for the body, yoga might just be your next best tool for unwinding. Figure out the best style for your practice and learn tips to get started on your yoga journey.
Read MoreLight Activities Like Gardening Are Good for Your Physical Health
Performing light physical activities like gardening, dancing and taking a walk supports your physical fitness and helps reduce your mortality risk.
Read MoreAthletic Trainers – Health Care Providers on the Field and in the Clinic
OrthoCarolina celebrates the dedicated, talented trainers on our staff as part of National Athletic Training Month, observed each March.
Read MoreHow to Start Working Out Again & Stick With It
Whether you were previously a fitness junkie or you only worked out sporadically, it’s now more important than ever to prioritize physical activity. Here's how to identify obstacles that may be keeping you from consistent exercise & tips to overcome them.
Read More5 Ways to Fight Tech Neck
Poor posture and spending so much time on our devices (phones, computers, tablets, and more) can contribute to pain and weakness of the neck, upper back and thumbs (aka “tech neck”).
Read MoreTrigger Finger & Carpal Tunnel Prevention, Symptoms & Treatment
Simple, everyday choices can help relieve hand pain and prevent overuse injuries like trigger finger and carpal tunnel. Learn helpful tips, common symptoms to watch out for and what to expect if you're considering surgery.
Virtual Therapy: What to Expect
Through virtual therapy, patients can progress toward their physical or hand-therapy and pain-management goals with support from their therapist, all while minimizing social contact.
Read MoreBenefits of Telemedicine Video Visits
Telemedicine offers key advantages to keep patients and medical providers connected.
Read MoreWhat Is Cholesterol? Plus, 5 Foods to Improve Your Cholesterol Levels
Cholesterol is essential to healthy body functions, but too much cholesterol can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Find out how to lower your cholesterol levels to reduce inflammation and keep your heart healthy.
Read More5 Tips to De-stress with Mindfulness
Do you have trouble staying present? It’s all too common in our world of constant news updates, emails and social media. Learn the mindfulness tools to stay cool, calm and collected in stressful situations.
Read More7 New Year's Resolutions You'll Enjoy Achieving
For this year's resolutions, choose a fixed goal that's achievable and, most importantly, something you’re going to enjoy achieving. Here are 7 ideas to get you started.
Sleep: The Secret Ingredient of Injury Recovery
After an injury, sleep is key to proper recovery. Learn more about the role sleep plays in muscle and joint repair and how to set yourself up to sleep well and get better quickly.
Read More5 Tips to Make Healthier Holiday Choices
Celebrating the holiday season and maintaining your healthy habits only seem like polar opposites. Check out our docs' recommendations for how to strike a balance over the holidays.
Read MoreExplore Charlotte on Foot with Walking Tours by #WalkCLT
Explore neighborhoods, public art and green spaces across the city with walking tours you can download directly to your phone.
Read MoreExploring the Body from the Inside Out: Foot & Ankle
Hear from our panel of orthopedic experts about Stress Fractures & Sprains, Achilles Tendonitis & Tears, Bunions, Ankle & Heel Pain and Arthritis in the OAS Season 1 finale.
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