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Exercise / Thomas Gerrish

Stretching and Golf: Tips for a Safer Golf Swing

Golf has been a passion of mine for many years now and is something that many seek perfection at but few ever attain. The motion of a golf swing stresses many joints in order to generate power and ensure accuracy. For optimal success, the movement must be fluid throughout the body and needs to be reproduced on demand. To improve a golf swing we must first understand which muscles are engaged and put under stress during the swing. The golf swing can be split into 2 distinct phases: Execution and Follow Through.

April 15, 2020 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

VIDEO: Dr. Moriarty on the Importance of Physical Activity

We believe it’s as important as ever to stay connected to our patients. That’s why our providers have created a series of videos that share important information about our orthopedic care. See Dr. Charlotte Moriarty in the first of this series, as she discusses the health benefits of physical activity for all ages. […]

April 13, 2020 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

VIDEO: Thank you from Ortho Rhode Island during the COVID-19 Pandemic

During this challenging time, we’d like to share a message of thanks to our community from Dr. Michael Bradley, President and CEO of Ortho Rhode Island.

/ Elizabeth Albro

The Art of Listening

I would like to have a discussion about the power of listening. Not hearing, LISTENING.

In a highly electronic and often impersonal world, this is a lost art yet it is a very valuable tool that we all have the ability to possess. I originally was going

/ Casey Ashby

Wash Away 3 Myths About Hand Sanitizer

Keeping our hands clean has always been an important preventative measure against illnesses. The Center for Disease Control recommends washing your hands with soap and water whenever possible in order to stay healthy- this is even more relevant in light of the ever-developing situation around the spread of Covid-19. The CDC recommends the use of soap and water to properly clean your hands but hand sanitizer is good to use in a pinch.

Here are 3 common myths about hand sanitizer use.

Interesting / Erin Bolaski

Good Thoughts

We have all felt, if only modestly, the effects of anxiety, fear or loneliness in our daily lives.

Over the past few weeks, our country and many others have been disrupted by fear and anxiety over the novel virus, SARS-CoV-2. Due to the severity of this virus, we have been given instructions to limit community outings and to keep social distance when around others. This virus has brought tremendous fear for our loved ones, our own health and our financial security. Along with this fear, many of us are having increasing anxiety and loneliness from being isolated in our homes. No matter what you are going through, know that you are not alone. We are all trying to figure this out together. As we continue to navigate through this tough time, I wanted to share a few words that have brought me great peace. In times of an unknown future, it is important to realize how powerful our words and our hopes can be…

Interesting / Kevin Carey

Hand Washing – A History

Spring is an exciting time in New England. With the warmer days ahead, and the end to the bitter cold and snow, it can have us itching to get outside. However, Spring can also bring several issues such as seasonal allergies, asthma, the common cold and other respiratory/ airborne spread illnesses. To focus on the latter, we have all heard a great deal about keeping down the spread of illness with frequent and effective hygiene. Hand washing, hand washing, and more hand washing!

Exercise / Tracy Gannon

Want to Feel Less Stiff and Move Better? ….Sit on the Floor!

For most of us, as we get older, the thought of sitting down on the floor seems like an effort. And for some of us the question arises….will I be able to get back up? And for a few, the answer is “No, I won’t be able to get back up without help”. How did this happen? And when did it happen?

We all started out living on the floor. The floor was our home. We sat, we crawled, we scooted, we ate, we played on the floor. We spent hours….

March 6, 2020 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

INFOGRAPHIC: Turning Sunshine into Strong Bones

The best part of setting our clocks ahead this weekend? The extra hour of sunlight we’ll get in the afternoon. See how safe exposure to sunlight can help make our bones stronger.

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