GREENVILLE, NC, May 12, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Carolina Regional Orthopaedics, a group of leading orthopedic specialists committed to providing skillful care, reaffirmed its dedication to the community by offering complimentary athletic physicals to students at several local schools in Rocky Mount and Tarboro, NC.
Throughout the week, the providers and staff of Carolina Regional Orthopedics visited Northeast Carolina Prep School, Tarboro High School, Patillo Elementary School, and Martin Millennium Academy (MMA) to conduct athletic physicals for students, completely free of charge. This initiative underscores the organization’s longstanding commitment to supporting the health and well-being of young athletes in the community.
“Our providers and staff have been passionate about this for years, recognizing the importance of enabling students to participate in sports safely and confidently,” stated Dr. Perlmutter, orthopedic doctor at Carolina Regional Orthopaedics. “By offering free athletic physicals, we aim to remove barriers to sports participation and promote a culture of health and wellness among our local youth.”
The dedicated Carolina Regional Orthopedics team completed 417 physical examinations for students across several schools. These physicals ensure compliance with sports regulations and serve as an opportunity for early detection of potential health concerns, further emphasizing the organization’s commitment to comprehensive healthcare.
Looking ahead, Dr. MacNichol, one of Carolina Regional Orthopedics’ providers, will continue this initiative by performing physicals at a high school in Roanoke Rapids soon. This expansion highlights the organization’s ongoing efforts to extend its reach and impact in promoting student health and athletic participation across neighboring communities.
Carolina Regional Orthopaedics is a group of leading orthopedic specialists who provide the community with skillful, innovative, and excellent care. They have an established track record for delivering high-quality healthcare services in Rocky Mount and Tarboro. The specialty areas include hand and wrist surgery, joint replacements, sports medicine, trauma care, pediatric orthopedics, pain management, wound care, regenerative medicine, physical therapy, imaging services, and EMG testing. To learn more visit crortho.com.
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