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Here are the six best hikes in Elkin, North Carolina, a former mill town that has been transformed into a trail town.

From focusing on core and balance work to diversifying motion, these tips can help prevent soccer injuries from happening.

Upper extremity injuries like wrist and finger fractures are common in soccer players and can be missed on the field.

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.

Through Operation Walk Carolinas, a private not-for-profit volunteer medical group, OC and area surgeons donated their time to offer specialized medical care.

Here's a guide to the top ultra races for every state and every season in the Southeast.

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. 

Here are 12 of the best rail trails in the Southeast for walkers, runners, cyclists, and people seeking ADA-accessible paths.

OrthoCarolina has opened a new office in Lincolnton and added physicians to expand its services and better serve patients in Lincoln County.

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.

Bilingual orthopedic surgeon has 27 years of experience in general orthopedics and sports medicine.

Director of OrthoCarolina Motorsports William Heisel, who helps make sure the team stays healthy through the NASCAR season, says it’s actually the pit crew that tends to get injured during race week more than the drivers.

OrthoCarolina sends a physical therapist to help 107.9 The Link's Matt & Ramona get more comfortable in the studio with these ergonomics tips.

Part sport and part art, fly fishing can seem mysterious and intimidating, even if you’ve been bait fishing for years.

Kayakers of all abilities can paddle the Haw River Paddle Trail in North Carolina.

With 85% of the population experiencing back pain at some point in their lives, OrthoCarolina is using Ergonomics Coaches to address important issues that contribute to your health.

An injury just days before he was slated to run the Boston Marathon didn’t keep a local anesthesiologist from his goals.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) - The aches and pain can really take a toll. If your hips hurt you’re not alone. FOX 46 is getting results for your pain looking at different parts of your body and what you can do to find relief. “It can be very limiting in terms of someone’s function,” explained Dr. Edward Brown, an orthopedic surgeon with OrthoCarolina in Rock Hill.

Back pain is a common complaint from those who sit all day. A standing desk can provide relief and a better working position.

North Carolina's Kids in Parks Program is a great resource for families who are new to outdoor activities.

A physician assistant shares five ways you can sneak in some extra steps at the office. 

Dr. Bulkeley joins OC Laurinburg specializing in pediatric orthopedic surgery and general orthopedics.