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2022 Top Doctors Charlotte Magazine
Each year, Charlotte magazine releases a list of the Top Doctors in Charlotte, based on a peer survey conducted by Castle Connolly.
Between the Bones episode 5 : Provider-as-Patient Experience with Dr. Thomas Fehring
In this episode of the Between the Bones Podcast, Dr. Thomas Fehring talks more about his experience as a knee replacement surgeon
Read MoreWhen Should You Drink Sports Drinks?
Sports drinks vs water: When is it best to drink either?
Read MoreBetween the Bones Episode 6: Understanding Physiatry & Pain Management with Dr. Gonchikar
On today’s episode, host Adam Walker talks to Dr. Swaroop Gonchikar. Dr. Gonchikar specializes in physical medicine & rehabilitation and spine orthopedics.
Read MoreWhat Is Achilles Tendinitis & How Can I Prevent It?
Achilles tendinitis/tendonitis is one of the most common running injuries that physical therapists see. It's also common in middle-aged people who play sports like tennis and basketball.
Read MoreCortisone Injections for Runners: Yea or Nay?
Cortisone is a corticosteroid anti-inflammatory delivered through an injection that goes directly to the site of inflammation in your body.
Read MoreOrthopedic Urgent Care: Walk-In and After-Hours
Don't wait when you're in pain. At OrthoCarolina's Urgent Care walk-in clinics, see a certified orthopedic specialist at the date, time and location that's convenient for you.
Read MoreOrthoCarolina Physicians Recognized in 2022 North Carolina’s Top Doctors: Charlotte Region List
OrthoCarolina is proud to have 29 orthopedic physicians recognized in the 2022 North Carolina Top Doctors: Charlotte Region list.
Read MoreOrthopedic Research Powers Long-Term Wellness for Women
Orthopedic research focused on women helps fitness professionals like OrthoCarolina's Melissa Bisnet keep their clients healthy & safe for the long haul.
Read MoreA Shot at a Full Comeback: How One Soccer Player Beat the Dreaded ACL Injury
Female athletes have been known to have a higher risk of injuring their anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, while participating in competitive sports. McKaley Boston knows that pain all too well. This is her comeback story.
Read MoreTurf Toe: Causes & Treatments
Turf toe, the largest joint in the big toe, which connects the first bone in the toe and the first long bone in the foot, is a sprain to the metatarsophalangeal joint (MTP).
Read MoreAt-Home Olympic-Style Workouts
In this series, we cover different Olympic events and relate them to upcoming spring sports with insight from OrthoCarolina Sports Medicine Specialists.
Read MoreWhat to Expect When You Start Cycling
The OrthoCarolina Winston Women's Cycling team shares insight into what to expect when you decide to get involved in cycling as well as suggestions on how you can best maximize your time.
How to Get Started With Mountain Biking in Charlotte
Charlotte is home to miles of beginner-friendly trails, group rides, instructional clinics, and events where you can gather with other riders.
Read MoreWhat Is Tendinitis?
Tendons, thick cords that connect your muscles to bones, are more important than you might realize. For people who have had tendinitis (also called tendonitis), inflammation of the tendons causes pain and swelling, sometimes severe, and can make it difficult to do the activities you love.
Read More7 Winter Adventures in North Carolina Other than Downhill Skiing (and Where to Do Them)
Winter beautifully transforms North Carolina’s wild spaces into a playground for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.
Read MoreAmy's Journey from Amputation to Custom Arm Prosthetic
Following Amy Remer's cancer diagnosis in 2017, her care team was forced to amputate her left arm at the shoulder, and her insurance claim for a specialized prosthetic arm was denied. Amy recently received a donated custom robotic arm through the organization Arms for All, founded by two OrthoCarolina physicians.
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know about Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)
In the running community, patellofemoral pain syndrome (“PFPS”), or Runner’s Knee, has a reputation for being painful and frustrating.
Read More5 Ways to Safely Spend Time Outside This Winter
Here are a few engaging ways to get outside and stay active this winter.
Read More8 Ways to Keep Your Knees Healthy as You Age
Knee pain is a common problem, especially for older adults. Over the years, your knees endure a lot of wear and tear as you fight against gravity to move and walk.
Read More10 Stretches for Tight Hips
Follow these 10 simple stretches to ease tight hip muscles and prevent injuries.
Read MoreAlways Tired? A Few Reasons Why & How To Fix It
Living with chronic fatigue? Find out what the cause could be and how to fix it.
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