Sports Medicine
Epidemiological Study Tracks Upper Extremity Injury Trends in NASCAR Drivers and Pit Crew
Any sport will cause wear and tear on the bodies of athletes over time, but for a NASCAR pit crew, roles on the team can play a big role in the type of injuries they face.
Read MoreOrthoCarolina Soccer: Keeping you in the game
Committed to keeping you in the game and proud to support numerous area youth soccer clubs.
Read MoreTen Things to Know about Being a Physician to an NFL Team
Dr. Patrick Connor, Head Team Physician of the Carolina Panthers, offers his perspective
Read MoreHow recovering from an ACL tear is as much mental as it is physical: Warren’s Story
When an athlete gets injured, we tend to focus on the physical aspects: What was hurt, the surgery, and when can the athlete get back on the field or court...
Read MoreWhy Position-Specific Injuries are Common in NASCAR
“In what other sport do you get a 15-second break every hour?” –Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
Read MoreHow Tony Stewart, Kyle Busch got back on track
OrthoCarolina, a Charlotte orthopedic clinic. Over the past decade, OrthoCarolina staff members have become as much a part of the NASCAR traveling circus as the other regulars who roam the same roads as drivers, crews and officials.
Read MoreBehind the Scenes: Athletic Training at the College Level
At Belmont Abbey, we strive to educate our students in three areas: body, mind, and spirit. In athletics, we focus a little more on the body area and work to keep our athletes in optimal physical condition both to prevent injury and to compete at a high level.
Read MoreCheerleading and Injury Risk
The American Medical Association recently declared cheerleading a sport, saying that the rigors and risks led them to the decision.
Read MoreHow Do Orthopedic Surgeons Contribute to College Athletics?
If you know OrthoCarolina, you know that we’re passionate about sports, including our local and regional college teams...
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