Blogs & News
An Insider's Guide to Charlotte's Latta Nature Center and Preserve
The Latta plantation is now a living history site surrounded by a 1,600-acre nature preserve.
Read MoreTop National Park Day Hikes From Charlotte
From the Frasier fir and Norway spruce-clad peaks of the Smokies to the bald cypress and tupelo-covered floodplain of Congaree, surprising biodiversity awaits you in the National Park sites just a day’s drive from Charlotte.
Read MoreWinston-Salem #TheFreeWorkout Videos
Carrie Rhodes, MPT at OrthoCarolina takes you through the steps to complete #TheFreeWorkout in Winston-Salem.
Read MoreDoctor’s Playbook: How an Orthopedic Fellow Went on to Lead Medical Care for the New Orleans Saints
A year ago, Larry “Chip” Bankston was sitting in the stands of the Superdome, cheering on the saints. He was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he still lives with his wife and two young children. Now the official team physician to the New Orleans Saints, Dr. Bankston is on the sidelines of every home game and on the road with the team, where he is laser focused on his job: providing the highest level of care to some of the NFL’s best athletes.
Read MoreBefore hitting the slope: Warm up and get your body prepared for exercise!
Your body needs 5-10 min of aerobic and muscular endurance activity to prepare your body for exercise.
Read MoreA Top Dog’s Return: How a Charlotte Hounds Lacrosse Player Came Back from a Nearly Career-Ending Knee Injury
Ryan Flanagan, a UNC-Chapel Hill graduate and professional lacrosse player has had his fair share of injuries throughout his career but none like his latest. During a mid-season game against Denver in July 2016, he was defending the goal when an opposing player dove through the crease and crashed into Flanagan -- putting his whole professional career in jeopardy.
Read MoreHow Exercise and Nutrition Go Hand in Hand
Exercise can brighten your mood, stave off depression, and increase energy. When it comes to your nutrition, a balanced diet is best for everyone. Food is what fuels us and helps us get through our day, and how you feed your body affects your performance in everything you do
Read MoreMaking a Meal Out of Health: 10 Tips to Eat Healthy
Becoming a healthy eater starts with choosing healthy, delicious foods. Selecting the right healthy foods might sound overwhelming if it’s new to you, but even small steps and changes pay off in the long run.
Read More5 Top Fall Camping Spots in North Carolina
North Carolina is peppered with wilderness-enveloped campgrounds, from the Great Smokies to the Atlantic shores.
Read MoreThe Story Behind North Carolina's Pilot Mountain State Park
Pilot Mountain has guided centuries of travelers, from nomadic Native Americans to Moravian immigrants.
Read More3 Amazing Weekend Backpacking Loops in the Smokies
With these three backpacking loops, you can sample the best of the Smokies in a weekend.
Read More‘First in the world’ artificial hand allows individual fingers to move
A North Carolina man who lost three fingers in an industrial accident more than a year ago can now move individual fingers on his prosthetic hand thanks to an innovative surgery by two OrthoCarolina hand surgeons.
Read MorePaddling Through History: A Weekend on the Daniel Boone Heritage Canoe Trail
Combine a history tour and backcountry adventure on North Carolina's Daniel Boone Heritage Canoe Trail.
Read MoreMusculoskeletal Ultrasound: A Noninvasive Way to Determine the Source of Pain
When you have an injury, it can be frustrating to not know what your diagnosis is or be able to pinpoint the exact source of pain. It can be just as exasperating not to know how to treat the issue so you can get back to doing the daily activities and sports you enjoy. Musculoskeletal ultrasound can be a less expensive, noninvasive way to find the root of pain.
Read MoreOrthoCarolina Wellness Center Now Open
Matthews, N.C.-based all-inclusive health and wellness facility offers a span of health and fitness programs for all ages
Read MoreTwin City Talks in Winston-Salem
Twin City Talks, a community forum hosted in partnership with the Winston-Salem Journal, engaged the Winston-Salem community in an open discussion about public art this week at Foothills Brewing. Preceded by topical podcasts and articles, the forum invited residents to engage with community leaders in the arts and cultural sector.
Read MoreAn Insider’s Guide to Charlotte’s Booming Road Cycling Scene
With the adoption of a five-year bike plan, the Charlotte City Council has thrown its weight behind the city’s cycling movement.
Read MoreWhat I Learned From Fellowship Training
Fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons have chosen to subspecialize in a specific area of orthopedic care, spending extra time learning often complicated techniques and surgeries. Brian Krenzel MD, a hip and knee surgeon with OrthoCarolina Hickory and OrthoCarolina Boone, shares why becoming fellowship-trained was important to him.
Read MoreImproving 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 MoreOffice Ergonomics: Your How-To Guide for Sitting at Your Desk
Neck and low back pain is a prevalent issue in American society; up to 80% of people will experience low back pain in their lifetime. Particularly as our daily activities become more sedentary, we see that poor posture is the main contributor to neck and back pain. Here's your how-to guide for sitting at your desk.
Read More#TheFreeWorkout in Winston-Salem
Partnering with marketing firm #thesavageway, OrthoCarolina has launched #TheFreeWorkout on sidewalks in Winston-Salem offering free, functional fitness.
Read MoreOff and Running: How One Physician/PA Duo Keeps Pace
They look just like any other ordinary runners out for a mid-day exercise break. But look closely and you’ll see Dr. Paloski and his physician assistant Abby running side-by-side, not too far from the pediatric office where they work
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 MoreTackling an Unwelcome Ankle Injury: How One Player Returned to the Field
For JaQuan King, senior at Mount Tabor High School in Winston-Salem, football was life. He was set to be a top-ranked college football prospect in 2016; he had scored four touchdowns during a jamboree scrimmage and had high hopes of being recruited until he found himself on the ground holding a swollen ankle surrounded by trainers and players. He had a season-ending ankle injury and wondered if he’d ever get to play again.
Read MoreThe Role of the Physician Assistant: Why You Should See a PA
Each October 6-12, we celebrate PA Week nationwide – the licensed medical providers who are truly extenders of our physicians. There are more than 100,000 PAs nationwide and over 100 at OrthoCarolina.
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