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Exercise / Chelsea Riggs

Paddle Boarding & Stability

Standing up on a paddle board is not only a great outdoor activity to do solo or with company, it has many health benefits as well.

Paddling increases your core strength and stability since standing up on the board and paddling requires core engagement and abdominal strength. It helps to build lean muscle tone and is great for strengthening arms, legs, back and shoulders. It also builds stamina and endurance! Since it’s an enjoyable way to exercise, people can end up working out for hours before they realize they were exerting themselves. One of the positive…

August 5, 2020 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

VIDEO: Making Strides with Ladder Drills

You don’t have to be an elite athlete to train like a pro. Whether you’re a high school football player looking for an offseason edge or a fitness enthusiast looking to work on your agility, rope ladder exercises are a great way to improve your quickness. Check out the steps for these simple rope ladder drills to see how you can boost your athleticism this summer.

August 3, 2020 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

VIDEO: Keeping Fit During the Cross Country Offseason

Watch our newest video for student-athletes and the Rhode Island Interscholastic League, a strength-building workout to help cross country runners improve their preparedness this offseason.

Exercise / Sarah LaRoche

Keeping The Mind and Body Healthy Through Hiking

Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, many people have found it difficult to stay active. People are working from home more and going to the gym less. A sedentary lifestyle has been associated with obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and many other health problems. During this time it’s important to make sure that you’re getting enough physical activity. Health.gov recommends that adults get 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity per week, as well as 2 days of muscle strengthening activity per week.

July 30, 2020 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

VIDEO: A Dynamic Warmup for RIIL Student-Athletes

Check out our latest video for an ongoing series in partnership with the Rhode Island Interscholastic League: a dynamic warmup to help student-athletes reduce the likelihood of injury and increase flexibility, blood flow, and focus.

Exercise / Seth Frutiger

Is paddle boarding the ultimate balance and core strengthening activity?

You may be thinking, “I could never paddle board!” Well, that may be true, however, almost every single person, whether a 16 year old gymnast or an 80 year old retiree, can benefit from improving their balance and core strength. In the case of a younger active individual, improved balance may elevate their level of athletic performance and reduce the chance of injury. For an older individual, the stakes are even higher. Poor balance leads to falls, which leads to a lower quality of life at best and injuries or hospitalization at worst.

July 21, 2020 / Nutrition / Orthopedics Rhode Island

INFOGRAPHIC: How Watermelon Helps Bones and Joints

Watermelon isn’t just a tasty summertime treat! This seasonal snack packs a punch with nutrients that help improve your orthopedic well-being. Check out the ways this seasonal snack helps keep your bones and joints healthy.

Health / Jennifer Bates

Gait Training in Physical Therapy

A persons gait describes the way they walk. Normal gait requires multiple systems within the body to work together. When there is a disruption in these systems due to causes such as pain, injury, illness, or muscle weakness, an abnormal gait pattern can develop. Abnormal gait results in a distinct change in the way a person walks.

A physical therapist can assist in improving the way a person walks, this is known as gait training.

July 13, 2020 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

VIDEO: An Equipment-Free Workout for RIIL Student-Athletes

As the official orthopedic and physical therapy partner of the Rhode Island Interscholastic League, we’re committed to helping high school athletes stay strong and healthy. That’s why we’re sharing this equipment-free 20-minute workout, part of a series of videos designed to prepare student-athletes for their upcoming seasons.

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