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Health / Nicole Tomaz

Painsomnia

Today I want to talk about something that most of us need a whole lot more of….SLEEP. Millions of Americans experience sleep disturbances at least once a week. Add pain to the mix, and it is a recipe for disaster. Consistently getting less than…..

August 24, 2020 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

VIDEO: Dr. George Moniz on Custom Orthotics and Braces

Our next installment of our providers’ educational video series features Dr. George Moniz discussing the benefits of creating custom orthotics and braces for patients with podiatric deformities and conditions.

August 21, 2020 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

INFOGRAPHIC: How Healthy Bones and Joints Help Can Help Your Golden Years

Your golden years are a great opportunity to have a good time. But maintaining strong, healthy bones and joints as you age can make a big difference in helping seniors enjoy life to its fullest. That’s why Ortho Rhode Island is sharing these simple strategies for staying well as you grow older.

Ankle & Foot / Dr. George Moniz

What are Prescription Custom Orthotics?

I have often been asked what the difference is between a custom orthotic and a shoe insert. Custom orthotics are specifically made devices designed to support, brace and biomechanically correct your feet. Prescription custom orthotics are crafted and specifically made for you and no one else. They match the contours of your feet precisely and are designed for the way you walk. Orthotics are only manufactured after a Podiatrist has conducted a complete evaluation of your feet, ankles, and legs, so the orthotic can accommodate your unique foot structure and pathology.

Custom prescribed and fabricated orthotics are….

August 18, 2020 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

VIDEO: Implementing the Proper Technique for Squats and Deadlifts

In our latest video for student-athletes and the RIIL, we demonstrate how to improve your offseason workouts by employing proper technique for squats and deadlifts.

August 15, 2020 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

INFOGRAPHIC: Making Rest Part of Your Workout Routine

When you’re striving for your fitness goal, it’s easy to overdo it. Unfortunately, exercising too strenuously or too frequently can undermine your progress. Check out how regular rest days can benefit your health and your workout routine.

August 14, 2020 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

INFOGRAPHIC: Training Tips for Baseball and Softball Players

With players finally getting back to the diamond, it’s an exciting time for baseball and softball athletes. And from Little League to the big leagues, it’s important for participants to prepare for the demands of the game. Check out these simple tips to help players train to reduce injury as they take the field for the last month of summer.

Health / Kara Cahoon

Nutrition and Exercise during Pregnancy

So while thinking about what to blog about, I decided to stick with something relevant to my own life. Being a pregnant woman, you hear many thoughts and theories about the proper care for your changing body and your unborn child from others. So here is my research!

According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, during pregnancy it is recommended that…

August 10, 2020 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

VIDEO: Staying Strong in the Soccer Offseason

See these simple strength exercises soccer players can perform in our latest video for student-athletes and the Rhode Island Interscholastic League

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