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NEW “ONE-DAY” TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT IS PERFECT OPTION FOR MANYBenefits of Total Knee Replacement at an ASCThere are many reasons why people of different ages need a total knee replacement (TKR): arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and posttraumatic injuries, to name a...

HOW TO TRAIN FOR A 5K: PART 1 OF 3-PART SERIES Part 1 of 3Training for a race can add a new challenge and level of excitement to any workout routine. Races occur almost any given weekend all over the Upstate. Running a 5K, or 3.1 miles, is a great distance for...

HOW TO TRAIN FOR A 5K: PART 2 OF 3-PART SERIES Part 2 of 3 Congratulations! You’ve made it to the second phase of training for your first 5K. Week three and four of your training regimen focus on building endurance. According to an article published by Runner’s World,...

HOW TO TRAIN FOR A 5K: PART 3 OF 3-PART SERIES Part 3 of 3 You’ve made it to the final two weeks of training! How you spend the final phase before the big day is critical to the outcome of your race. Your fifth-week regimen should focus on maintaining a comfortable...

SMART RUNNING: A GUIDE TO RECOVERY What you should know Whether it is your first 5k or your 50th, knowing how to recover is an important part of being a smart runner. The significance of recovery is usually overlooked because of all the time spent focusing on training...

Carpal Tunnel Specialist in Spartanburg, Duncan, and Greenville, SC What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common cause of hand pain and numbness. In the US, as many as 10 million people experience some symptoms of CTS each year, and...

THE BENEFITS OF EXERCISE THE BENEFITS OF EXERCISE No matter what age you are, exercise and physical activity are extremely beneficial to your overall health and wellbeing. There’s no “one size fits all” when it comes to exercise – the possibilities and varieties are...