UNC Sports Medicine Institute

02/17/2026

Great article with Dr. Tayne’s insights on whether to play through injury and pain.

Elite athletes compete injured, but mere mortals need to take care.

02/04/2026

Today on National Girls & Women in Sports Day, we’re proud to share this article on ACL injury prevention in female athletes, which highlights two of our sports physical therapy specialists, Deidra Charity (UNC Division of Physical Therapy) and Catherine Duncan (UNC Therapy Services). Female athletes experience ACL injuries at higher rates, and Deidra and Catherine break down evidence‑based strategies to help protect athletes and keep them performing at their best.
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Strength training and drills can help reduce the risk.

01/23/2026

DATE CHANGE! Join us Feb 22, 10-11:30 am for National Girls & Women in Sports Day at UNC. There will be fun activities for younger girls (and boys) with the female varsity athletes.

🚨 SCHEDULE UPDATE 🚨

Due to the inclement winter weather forecasted for this weekend, our National Girls & Women In Sports Day Celebration, originally scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 25, has been postponed to Sunday, Feb. 22.

More: http://bit.ly/GoHeels-NGWSD26-Postponed

01/09/2026

Our Women’s Health Program will be sharing information about jump mechanics to reduce injury and sports bra fitting at this fun annual event!

Join us for our annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day Celebration pres. by Blue Cross NC!

📆 Sunday, Jan. 25th
📍 Bill Koman Practice Complex
⌚️ Noon - 1:30pm
🎟️ Free of charge!
🐏 Open to all girls & boys (Pre-K thru eighth grade)

More info & registration ➡️ bit.ly/GoHeels-NGWSDCelebration26

01/06/2026

🎉 Start 2026 with Healthy Habits!
UNC Wellness Centers is offering FREE webinars this January to help you kick off the year feeling your best. Register today and invest in your health!
✅ Healthy Eating on a Budget – Practical tips for nutritious meals without breaking the bank.
📅 Mon, Jan 26, 12:00-1:00, https://bit.ly/3Ntr77T
✅ Building Better Habits – Learn how habits are formed and how to make them stick!
📅 Tues, Jan 27, 12:15-1:15, https://bit.ly/4jueDJl
💻 Learn more about all the SMI offers: https://www.med.unc.edu/uncsportsmedicineinstitute/

01/03/2026

📣 We had an amazing 2025 at the UNC Sports Medicine Institute:
✅ New clinical services like on-site nutrition coaching and motion capture testing
✅ Over 100 research publications and 300+ participants across 10 trials
✅ Educational programing to advance sports medicine care
We’re just getting started—big things are coming in 2026!
🔗 https://mailchi.mp/a69362e58023/unc-sports-medicine-institute-update

10/23/2025

In her Psychology of Sport Injury Laboratory, undergraduate students can do research that helps athletes recover.

09/26/2025

Enter our raffle to win UNC men's basketball tickets and support UNC student researchers in sports medicine! All donations today will be used to assist students presenting their research at professional conferences.

1 raffle entry per $10 donation. Drawing will be held next week. Give to the UNC Sports Medicine Institute Advancement Fund (346164) via https://give.unc.edu/donate?f=346164&p=mfye&s=SMIWEB.

08/27/2025

Don't miss out on hearing from these renowned speakers and many more at our Annual Conference! Join us for this full-day event of continuing education designed for medical and rehabilitation professionals. Learn from a diverse range of experts, including physicians, exercise scientists, athletic trainers, and physical therapists, as they share their latest research, insights, and best practices in clinic and on the court. Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to expand your knowledge, enhance your skills, and network with like-minded professionals.
Don't wait - register now and get ready to elevate your career in sports medicine and rehabilitation! More details and online registration at https://go.unc.edu/SMIconference.

08/02/2025

Don't miss out on the lowest rate for this year's Annual Conference! Spend a day in Chapel Hill learning from this great group of speakers and networking with sports medicine professionals.

The conference has been approved for continuing education hours for a wide variety of health care providers. Find out more at https://go.unc.edu/SMIconference

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07/08/2025

We’re planning another great conference to provide a full day of continuing education and networking! This year’s conference will focus on multidisciplinary management of lower extremity conditions. Topics for this year include: chronic ankle instability, Achilles tendon tears, chronic exertional compartment syndrome and popliteal artery entrapment syndrome, ACLR updates, and return to performance progression.

The conference has been approved for continuing education hours for a wide variety of health care providers. Find out more at https://go.unc.edu/SMIconference

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05/19/2025

Join our team at UNC Orthopaedics! We are 1 advanced practice provider (physician assistant/nurse practitioner) for our OrthoNow clinic at the UNC Sports Medicine Center in Chapel Hill.
Learn more and apply here: https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/jobs/15333837-advanced-practice-provider-i-np-slash-np-per-diem-orthopaedics