Health / Meg ONeill
“Sit up straight!”
Poor posture is very common in patients coming to us with headaches, neck pain, shoulder complaints, and back problems. Our bodies fatigue less and move best when normal spinal curves are maintained. Poor posture is
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May 18, 2020 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island
VIDEO: Dr. Anthony DeLuise on Shoulder Arthritis
For our next installment of our providers’ educational video series, Dr. Anthony DeLuise reviews the symptoms and treatments of shoulder arthritis, and explains procedures like total shoulder arthroplasty and reverse shoulder arthroplasty.
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May 15, 2020 / Interesting / Sandra Stokes
Communication
Communication – effective communication – is an essential ingredient in any interaction. In this time of limited access, and significantly altered life style’s, our style of communication has also changed.
Communication is defined as the imparting or exchanging of information or news. Communication takes place when one person transmits information and understanding to another person.
This current pandemic has altered the lives of everyone. As a result, many have reacted with fear and anxiety over their safety and their future.
Effective communication has always been a challenge, and in times like these, it is especially challenging.
Effective is defined as producing a desired or intended result.
Effective communication is the ability to impart your information and receive feedback that it has been understood. Essential to that process is active listening. Listening to understand, listening for clarity and content. Being respectful, having consideration for the feelings and rights of others.
There are four types of communication…….
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