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Katie White, Physical Therapist and Clinical Manager

You can do anything for 20 seconds, right? No sweat. But, have you met Tabata?

I turn 40 today. Last weekend, I ran a marathon trying to break four hours...

I get asked this question almost daily, so if it’s something you’ve pondered as a parent, know that you are not alone.

Laser treatment is a non-invasive therapeutic modality, or treatment, designed to reduce and relieve chronic pain that can happen as the result of a variety different orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions.

OrthoCarolina has partnered with RootsRated for a new online feature that connects users with the best outdoor experiences in and around Charlotte, hand-picked by local outdoor retailers and their networks of local experts.

Below are some comments from our patients about their OrthoCarolina physical therapy experience. We are grateful for our PTs, their service and hard work!

Most of us have had a headache before and know that they are…well, a headache.

At age 28, I was in the best shape of my life...

Each August we take to the streets with our fellow runners for the annual OrthoCarolina 10K Classic.

Running your first race can be scary, exhilarating and everything in between.

I spend a lot of time playing the numbers game and weighing probabilities of various outcomes as a running coach...

Exercise and staying fit is a big part of Dr. David Anderson’s life.

The core is the part of the human body located between the pelvic floor and diaphragm, and its main job is to hold and protect your spine.

Ergonomics and the “90-90-90 Position”: Why ‘how’ you sit is so important

National Hand Therapy Week

May is National Bike Month

April is National OT Month

In occupational therapy, we often work with prostheses, or artificial devices that replace a part of the human body that may have been lost due to trauma or accident, congenital conditions or other reasons.

Mountain climbers are a plyometric exercise that work your core muscles as well as upper and lower body muscles for overall strength.

Most of us don’t typically associate beer with exercise, but there might actually be a few good reasons to enjoy a pint or two after your run

It really depends on who you ask, but more importantly, it really depends on you.

Our back is made up of a group of muscles that work together to support our everyday activities like lifting children, running , and even sitting at our desk with good posture.

I’m an occupational therapist, and it’s somewhat ironic that spring coincides with National Occupational Therapy Month in April...

Core exercises are important for everyone, but people with lower back pain can especially benefit from extra focus on the core.