
March 10, 2022 / Exercise / Ken Furcolo
The Health Benefits of Yoga
Yoga is briefly defined as a series of exercises and movements that create increased flexibility and strength. It is based on a variety of postures and breathing techniques. Yoga can provide both physical and mental benefits of people of all ages. It may be used on a routine basis to promote a more healthy lifestyle or as a rehab tool after surgery or illness.
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March 3, 2022 / Express / Chelsea McClure
Ortho RI Express
OrthoRI Express is a walk-in clinic for acute orthopedic pain and injuries. We are available during our normal business hours and until 8pm on weekdays, and from 12pm-5pm on Saturdays. You can call ahead for a time slot or walk in.
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February 24, 2022 / Interesting / Kathleen Lott
The Wonderful World of Adaptive Sports in New England
A debilitating injury or medical condition can drastically change a person’s ability to pursue activities which they previously enjoyed. The loss of the ability to participate in activities, sports, and pastimes that previously brought joy are sometimes just as hard to come to terms with as the injury itself. Accessing outdoor spaces with a disability or even a temporary injury, can be a daunting task. Accessibility issues such as parking, increased distance between parking space and destination, limited or inadequate walkways for mobility aides such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and crutches, and uneven surfaces such as sand, gravel, stairs can significantly reduce access to the great outdoors. The world of adaptive sports can open doors to participation in outdoor recreation again.
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