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What To Eat Before Bed To Help You Sleep
What you eat and drink before bed influences your sleep quality. Alcohol, spicy foods, caffeine and very rich foods can prevent you from resting well. Learn what foods can help relax your mind and body before you turn in for the night.
Read MoreAre Custom Orthotics Worth It? Here's What You Need To Know
Genuine custom foot orthotics are made specifically to your left and right anatomical foot geometry. They realign and stabilize the bones in your feet in order to restore your natural walking pattern more effectively than over-the-counter inserts.
Exploring the Body from the Inside Out: Athletic Injuries
Our panel of sports medicine specialists look at the causes and treatments of common sports injuries including ACL and meniscus tears, shoulder dislocation, rotator cuff tears and more in this edition of our Orthopedic Anatomy Series: Exploring Your Body from the Inside Out.
Tips to Care for an Aging Parent
Becoming the caregiver for a parent or older loved one can be difficult. Consider these tips when deciding how best to provide your parent with the proper care as their age advances.
Read MorePreventing ACL Injuries in Youth Sports
Anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, injuries are extremely common in youth sports. How an athlete lands when coming down from a jump can increase or minimize their risk of this infamous knee injury.
OrthoCarolina Concord Welcomes New Physician
OrthoCarolina is proud to welcome Alex V. Boiwka, MD, MS, to its Concord location. Dr. Boiwka is a hip & knee surgeon specializing in total and partial hip and knee replacements and hip resurfacing.
Read MoreHow Physical Therapy Supports Your Long-Term Health
Whether preventing or rehabilitating an injury or other physical condition, physical therapy plays an important part in long-term health. Physical therapists use exercise, massage, stretching and other techniques to help patients of all ages improve mobility, manage pain and restore proper function.
Exercising with Hip & Knee Arthritis
When your arthritis flares up, getting active may be the last thing you want to do. However, exercise plays an important role in managing arthritis pain and stiffness.
Read MoreSlip-Proof Your Home In 13 Easy Steps
Statistics show that falls are the cause of 87% of fractures among those over the age of 65. Fortunately, improvements to the design of your home can lessen the chances of slips and falls.
Exploring the Body from the Inside Out: Hand, Wrist, & Elbow
In this edition of our Orthopedic Anatomy Series: Exploring Your Body from the Inside Out, we look at the causes and treatments of carpal tunnel, trigger finger, tennis/golfer's elbow, & more.
Read MoreGym Class At Home: How to Keep Your Virtual Learners Active
With school gone digital, parents and caregivers are getting creative to keep their virtual learners physically active. Matt Erbe, PT, walks through how he brought gym class home for his two elementary-school-aged kids.
Read MoreOrthoCarolina Welcomes 5 New Physicians
OrthoCarolina is proud to welcome five new physicians to our team – Briggs M. Ahearn, MD; Samuel E. Ford, MD; Mark A. Katz, MD; Michael O’Connell, DO; and Benjamin M. Wooster, MD.
Read MoreThe Collagen Connection: Everything You Need to Know
Collagen is to bone what 2x4s are to the frame of a house. As we grow older, natural collagen production slows in our joints and may lead to osteoarthritis.
Read MoreTennis Elbow Can Serve Up Real Pain
Don't let its name fool you. Tennis elbow is a common tendon injury infamous for chronic pain and weakness focused on the outside of the arm, where the elbow and forearm meet.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: What to Know
Pain, burning, numbness or tingling in your hands? You may be suffering from a common condition called Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Read MoreWhy Cycling is a Great Sport to Pick Up in Your 50s and Where to Go Around Charlotte
The health benefits alone are a good enough reason to start pedaling around town no matter your age.
Read MoreHow Your Mood Impacts Your Workout & Vice Versa
How can you get the most mood-boosting endorphins out of your workout? Start slowly and exercise consistently.
Read MoreHealthy Habits Lead to Healthy Aging
A healthy diet and active lifestyle is the best way to protect your health as you age. Balanced meals contain protein to keep you full and satisfied, plenty of fruits and veggies to provide vitamins and minerals, and just enough healthy fats to provide flavor.
Read MoreOrthoCarolina Welcomes New Physicians
Jonathan C. Riboh, MD, joins OrthoCarolina's Sports Medicine Center, Cartilage Restoration Institute and South Park location; Matthew C. Wendt, MD, joins OrthoCarolina Rock Hill.
Read More6 Nutrients You Could Be Lacking
Are you getting enough vitamins and minerals to keep training hard? These 6 nutrients will help you build muscle, fight fatigue, reduce injury and recover safely.
Read MoreHow to Prepare for Race Training: Mobility Workouts, Warm-Ups & Cool Downs
We often forget to consider what to do before launching a regimented training program. It’s important to incorporate mobility exercises and proper stretching both before and after excerise to make sure your body is primed for more intense workouts.
Read MoreExploring the Body from the Inside Out: Spine
In the spine edition of our Orthopedic Anatomy Series: Exploring Your Body from the Inside Out, we look at the causes and treatments of back pain and common spine ailments.
Read MoreFoam Rolling the Tension Away After Sitting All Day
Looking for ways to relieve tension after a long day in front of the screen or behind the wheel? Try using a foam roller.
Read MoreOrthoCarolina Recognized as 2020 Healthiest Employer in Greater Charlotte
OrthoCarolina has been recognized as one of the 2020 Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte by the Charlotte Business Journal. The 10th annual Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte Awards program honors local companies with outstanding health and wellness initiatives.
Read More10 Ways to Keep Your Back Healthy
Does your job or day-to-day activities leave you with neck or back pain? 30-50 percent of the general and work population report back pain annually, meaning it’s one of the most common musculoskeletal problems.