Fitness & Training
Improving Balance to Prevent Injuries
How much time do you devote to balance? The truth is probably not enough. While a lot of us take the time to go to the gym and get in our strength training and cardio, we often neglect simple balance exercises.
Read MoreTips From Our Physical Therapists
National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM) occurs every October and celebrates the physical therapy (PT) profession and it impact on patients. PTs assist people of all ages and abilities, maximizing their movement and actively participating in a patient’s recovery. Thank you to all our PTs for everything that they do!
Read MoreWhat Type of Charlotte Runner Are You?
Are you a die-hard roady who puts in mile after mile on pavement? Do you crave the off-camber footing of a technical trail? Or maybe you're a new runner just getting into the swing of this running thing?
Read More#YouImprovedChat: Staying Active with a Busy Schedule
Many of us have a lot on our plate when it comes to the day-to-day. We work hard, and we play hard. Or try to, anyway. Aaron Hewitt, PA-C is a physician assistant with OrthoCarolina who works long hours, but loves his job. Outside the clinic, he thrives on keeping his body active and staying healthy. You can typically find him at CrossFit, doing yoga, or running (even marathons!). Aaron joined us for a Twitter chat and took your questions, offering his best advice on how to incorporate activity into your daily routine. If you missed the chat, here’s what he had to say.
Read MoreFive Exercises for the Swimming Athlete to Complete Out of the Water
Swimming for the high school and collegiate athlete is a year-round commitment that demands hours in the pool each week. Here are five exercises that target mobility of the shoulder and upper back, strength of the rotator cuff and surrounding core muscles.
Read MoreBasic Principles of Football Safety
With the constant barrage of info through television and social media, we are more aware than ever about injures that surround football. From concussions to ACL tears, it seems like there is always some drama and controversy surrounding how best to prevent and manage these issues. For those of us who have children playing sports, these issues are much more important than just making sure our fantasy football lineups are competitive each week.
Read MoreExercise Like an NFL Athlete
Being an NFL athlete is no easy feat. Those guys are constantly training, but not all NFL players focus on the same areas. It largely depends on the position they play.
Read MoreRunning While Pregnant: What to Know
Exercise and running has always played a big part in Kathleen White’s life. So when Kathleen, a physical therapist, became pregnant, she was even more motivated to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle for herself, as well as her baby.
Read MoreLife After Football: What Happens to the Human Body When the Days of Playing Are Over?
It can be difficult to end a career in any sport for those who are hard-wired to do what they love, but the post-football career can be tough physically as well as mentally.
Read MoreSongs for Your Workout
When you take a look around the gym or see someone out running, there is a good chance they have headphones on. I mean, it is no coincidence that there are so many workout playlists out there. Think about your own playlist that you put on shuffle when you get your endorphins flowing.
Read MoreTo All Swimmers: Get Faster and Stay Healthier - Cross Train.
Swimming is a great lifetime activity. Whether you're a recreational, masters level, triathlete or competitive swimmer, doing some dry land cross training should be an integral part of your regular weekly workout routine. It can be hard to leave the pool for one day and opt for a dry land workout, but there are many benefits that will leave you a better swimmer and with a more well-rounded level of fitness.
Read MoreCadie’s Charlotte Running Story: The Rookie Run ‘N’ Walk
In 2009, a blood clot resulted in the amputation of my left leg above the knee.
Read MoreThoughts After My First Pilates Class
Trying new things can be hard, but variety is what makes life interesting right? Not too long ago, I decided to try out Pilates for the first time.
Read MoreWhat to Know About Football Injury Prevention at the High School & College Level
Is it ever too early to start talking about football? No way!
Read MoreMargaret Hanna, PT OrthoCarolina Eastover Physical Therapy
Discussion about exercises to do after total knee replacement surgery.
Read MoreStuck at a Desk? Sneaky Ways to Fit in a Workout
Just because you're stuck at a desk doesn't mean you can't fit exercise into your day.
Read MoreSwimming As Exercise: Advice from a Physical Therapist
Swimming is a powerful form of exercise. It can help reduce stress levels, improve your mood, give you better sleep, increase your overall strength and increase your endurance and cardiovascular capacity.
Read MoreIf You Sit at a Desk All Day, You may start Feeling Gluteus Medius Pain
Modern culture and lifestyle often means that many of us sit…sometimes almost all day. Whether in the office, in traffic, at home or just relaxing, sitting frequently can weaken an important muscle – the gluteus medius.
Read MoreTraining Like a Cyclist
Have you ever wondered what exactly goes into cycling? Sure, we see cyclists on the road on a daily basis, but there is so much more to training for racing bikes than a relaxing bike ride. It’s all about strategy, focus and more importantly, specificity of training.
Read MoreRunning: How to Train When You're Not Hitting the Pavement
For some reason or another, you’ve decided to sign up for a race. Maybe it has been a personal goal of yours for some time or you just wanted to run it with some friends. Whatever the case, you may be wondering what else you need to do besides log your weekly mileage.
Read MoreRunning 101 for Beginner Runners
As the weather gets warmer, it seems like more and more runners start hitting the pavement. It can be motivating seeing others hit their stride, so to speak. If you’ve never run before, you might want to slow down and make a plan before lacing up your shoes.
Read MoreYoga for Enhanced Sports Performance
Typically, competitive athletes focus on strength training with weights. Building strength and muscle mass has its benefits but also dramatically decreases overall flexibility.
Read MoreAvoiding Injuries while Gardening
Spring is here and after a winter of decreased physical activity, gardening is a great way to get exercise that is low-impact and healthy. Injuries occur very often due to using the wrong tools for the job, repetitive motion, lifting, and twisting with heavy loads. We need to realize that gardening requires strength and flexibility to prevent injuries.
Read MoreAt the Core
There are many benefits of a strong and toned abdomen; better athletic performance, improved posture, increased libido, higher self-confidence and improved balance.
Read MoreWhat a Physician Assistant Tells His Patients about Weight Loss
Every day I have to have difficult conversations with patients.
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