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Even with good intentions, many goal-setters fail to see their resolutions through for any significant amount of time.

Thanksgiving is upon us once again. That means lots of family time, lots of football and well, lots of food. To help alleviate some of the damage that second round of desserts left, Tyler Brady, physical therapist at OrthoCarolina's University physical therapy clinic, helped us come up a lower body circuit. 

While many of our docs like to cook up a storm during the holidays, even they can be picky when it comes to what they put on their plates.

Doughton Park, located between milepost 238 and 246, is the largest recreation area along the 469 mile Blue Ridge Parkway.

There are around two million injuries in youth sports every year. What is good news for parents and coaches? The majority of these injuries are preventable.

Nick and Josh talk a lot about sports during their daily radio show on WFNZ but when it comes to performance they're visiting the OrthoCarolina Sports Training Center.

Finishing every workout drenched is a good thing right? Well, maybe. Sports medicine experts explain. 

For a former professional basketball player, having a hip replacement allowed him to return to his passion. 

In today’s busy world we are constantly moving fast and multi-tasking.

Running means different things to different people.

For some it's an Outlet, acts as Recovery, provides Therapy, builds Health and helps find Optimism (Ortho).

With race day around the corner, you may be wondering what to expect. Top runners in the community share how to best prepare. 

Some of Charlotte's most active runners share where they like to hit the pavement in the Queen City. 

Keep in mind these five tips to prevent the symptoms of overtraining. 

It's not always easy to lace up and go for a run. When you'd trade in your running shoes for Netflix, check out how these runners motivate themselves. 

If you're new to running, training can seem daunting. Top fitness advocates give their best advice to keep you motivated. 

In hot summer months, many runners are ready to trade in the pavement for a shady trail run.

We teamed up with six fitness advocates in the community and found out how running has improved their lives.

Need some music inspiration while you hit the pavement? Look no further. 

Wondering how you should be stretching before a run? The more movement, the better. 

Read the label – sports and energy drinks may have more in them than you bargained for.

From training plans to learning how to properly foam roll, OrthoCarolina has your back as you prepare for your first or next race!

Foam rolling can help runners relax tight muscles and increase flexibility. These exercises target specific muscle groups for runners.

Training for an upcoming race? The training plan you use will vary runs and styles. Here’s why each are important for a successful outing.

Have questions about OrthoCarolina's 10K training plans? The author of the training talks about everything from cross-training and injuries, to how to fuel before a long run. 

Whether you're training for your first 10k or looking for that new personal record, our physical therapist authored training plans will help get you there.