Tag: ortho carolina
Student-Athlete Fitness in the Off-Season
Any parent of a student-athlete knows when their child's sport is in season, it's "game on" (so to speak). Multiple weekly workouts, practices, scrimmages, meets and games can become like a full-time job as these young athletes strive for greatness. But when the season...
Senior Fitness & Healthy Elder Habits. Keeping ALL of Your Loved Ones Healthy.
As women, the role of caretaker often falls to us — for our homes, our kids and eventually, our elderly relatives. And even if we aren't living with our aging family members full-time, we often find ourselves checking in: are they taking their medications?...
Losing the COVID “19” Safely: Tips on Fitness & Avoiding Injuries These Days. Plus What’s an Exercise Snack?
With winter around the corner and many schools and sports still on hold, it might be tougher to stay in shape. But that doesn't mean it's an excuse to hole up on the couch until spring returns — that's a recipe for orthopedic issues.
We...
Shopping Fall Fashions with Local Women Doctors
We had such fun and great response to our summer style article featuring several doctors from OrthoCarolina wearing men's fashions from Onward Reserve that we reprised the topic for Fall Fashion for Women, with several Physicians and Physician Assistants from Ortho styled by the...
Healthy Tips on Work & Study from Home for the Whole Family
Working from home has become the norm for people all over the country, and with many companies telling employees not to expect that to change for the foreseeable future, you may be considering upgrading the home workstation you haphazardly threw together back in March....
How to Run a Virtual Road Race and 12 CLT Races to Compete in This Fall
Runners are always on the prowl for the next race on the calendar, but 2020 has sidelined many road racer's motivation for running. With most in-person races cancelled or postponed, it can be hard to keep testing your abilities through training. But training for...
Lower Back Pain During Pregnancy — Why It’s Common and When to See an Expert
Pregnant women, unfortunately, have to deal with a myriad of aches and pains, but perhaps none more common than lower back pain.
According to the National Institute of Health, about half of all pregnant women (although some studies estimate up to 90 percent!) will suffer...
Men’s Summer Style Modeled by Local Charlotte Doctors
Right before the temps hit the July 90's we stopped by Onward Reserve in the PRSC to shop men's summer style with some of the Drs. from OrthoCarolina. It may go without saying, but photo shoots during COVID present unique challenges ~ masks and...
Meet 10 Charlotte High School Female Athletes Taking Their Game to the Next Level.
Charlotte is filled with incredible high school female athletes. While the class of 2020 lost months of traditional senior year experiences due to the COVID-19 pandemic, their accomplishments have not gone unnoticed. Meet 10 Charlotte area high school female athletes taking their game to...
The Difference Between Treadmill Running and Road Running
If you're like millions of Americans stuck at home, you've been forced to get creative with your fitness routine. And although you miss your standing appointment with your favorite treadmill at the gym (the one with the working television AND the great view of...
Should You Schedule a Virtual Visit with a Physical Therapist or Orthopedist for Pain Now?
Sometimes life feels like it's come to a grinding halt thanks to COVID-19. But unfortunately, orthopedic issues don't stop just because you're in quarantine. In fact, new habits may make you prone to new injuries, aches and pains. And you probably aren't itching to...
Fitness Update ~ Flywheel, 6FT5K, COVID 19-Miler and Ortho Urgent Care News
Largest Socially Distant 5K
The SWEATNET gang is hosting a truly virtual experience with The 6FT5K race from now through April 30th. This is a real race, with no dedicated location, no crowds, but with a REAL audio experience.
Walk or run 3.1 miles and you'll be...
Orthopedic Pain During Pregnancy: Avoid, Identify and Treat
Pregnancy is an exciting time in a woman's life, but often it's less glowing and more grumbling. As if it weren't enough to deal with morning sickness and swollen feet, many pregnant women suffer from orthopedic problems like carpal tunnel syndrome, SI joint issues,...
Quarantining: Where to Run, Walk, and Bike in CLT
Spring is in full swing now and despite or maybe because of the quarantine, you will want to add these parks and trails to your warm weather, get-outside bucket list. Despite Charlotte's big-city vibes, a short jaunt to one of the numerous area parks offers...
Doctor “Visits” In a Time of Telemedicine
What is Telemedicine?
Per OrthoCarolina, where telemedicine is now available, it is pretty much just what it sounds like ~ the remote delivery of healthcare services using live video visits.
Using video conferencing and smartphones, medical providers can evaluate, diagnose and develop treatment plans with...
Staying Fit While Staying At Home. Update on CLT Fitness Options Including 15+ Free Streaming. (3/23/20)
As you probably know, fitness studios and gyms across Mecklenburg County were ordered to close for 1 month earlier this week to help flatten the curve and decrease the risk of spreading the coronavirus. Since then, instructors have leapt into action to provide improvised...