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Join us in our efforts to deliver hope and happiness to the children of the western Carolinas this upcoming holiday season. SpecOrtho will be collecting new school supplies and toys for those impacted by Hurricane Helene, to be distributed during a special holiday celebration by Black Mountain’s Mayor, Michael Sobol. Please help us spread the joy by dropping off your donation at SpecOrtho. New toys and school supplies will be accepted thru 11/21/24.
SpecOrtho had a blast sponsoring the Strawberry Sprint & Stroll 5k this past weekend! It was a great event filled with so much fun. Shelby Ladd PA-C, Shannon – Practice Manager, and Dr. Feltham were thrilled to be there, supporting the event and cheering on the runners every step of the way. It was a memorable day, and they can’t wait for the next opportunity to come together and show their support for such a fantastic cause.
SpecOrtho is proud to sponsor the 4th annual Strawberry Sprint and Stroll 5K and Fun Run that will take place in Fort Mill’s historic downtown corridor on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The 5k begins at 9:00 AM with the Fun Run at 10:00 AM. The race will conclude with a Runner’s village, including local merchants, food trucks, kids’ zone, music and a festive atmosphere. Your SpecOrtho team will also be there!
This year the charitable organization is Foundation for Fort Mill Schools who will receive a portion of the race profits.
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With the warm weather on its way, parents are likely to be faced with kids complaining of knee pain. They fall, overdo it playing sports, combined with bending, climbing and stretching the wrong way. Sometimes they may complain about it, and then never mention it again. But other times the pain becomes severe and doesn’t go away. It is important to know when to see a specialist for your child’s knee pain.
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If you are a coach, a parent, a pro athlete, a weekend warrior, or just someone who wants to continue to be active even in later life, there are numerous benefits of seeing a sports medicine doctor. Whether your injury is due to a sudden accident, overuse or overtraining, a sports medicine doctor is the most effective way to treat these injuries and prevent more in the future.
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Do you hear a creak when you get up from a chair? Is it becoming more difficult to kneel down to do your gardening? If so, you know what “old man time” can do to your knees. That snap, crackle, and pop is not what you want to hear. The good news is, how to keep your knees healthy as you age is really not as difficult as you may think.
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All you know right now is that your ankle hurts like the dickens. Is it sprained, strained, or fractured? All you want is for the pain to go away. Understanding the difference between sprains, strains, and fractures can help you know the appropriate measures to relieve the pain before seeing the doctor. The only way to know for certain is to visit the SpecOrtho orthopaedic urgent care team for an evaluation and X-ray.
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Summer weather means fun activities, enjoying the outdoors, and participating in new sports, but did you know that it can also mean an increase in injuries? Here are five easy ways that you can stay safe this summer and keep your activities both fun and safe!
Our shoulders are one of the most complex joints in our body. For that reason they can be quite susceptible to injury and inflammation.
The definition of impingement is “to have an impact, to encroach or to collide.” Overuse of the shoulder leads to swelling of the tendons which consequently collide or encroach on the upper shoulder bone and make it considerably painful to move. Let’s look at specific activities and 4 exercises to avoid worsening shoulder impingement pain.
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Some folks can be mighty stubborn when it comes to DIY chores. Hanging holiday lights (and taking them down later) are of particular concern, especially for those with any joint or vision issues or if you are a senior. Even if you are young and agile, there are still ladder safety tips for hanging holiday lights you show know about.
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