Exercise / Jeremy Fields
Selective Functional Movement Assessments
Clinicians throughout the medical field include prevention as a main foundation within the practice. An SFMA screening is a tool that can be used to identify and prevent possible future injury. As a society, we do not wait until we have a toothache to visit our dentist. So why should we wait until we are in pain to take care of our bodies?
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The Role of a PA (Physician Assistant)
To become eligible to apply for a physician assistant program, a bachelor’s degree is required along with specific prerequisite course requirements. In addition, most PA programs require direct patient care contact hours (average of more than 2,000 to 3,000 hours) in professions such as a paramedic, EMT, certified nursing assistant, medical assistant, medical scribe, athletic trainer, etc. prior to applying. Standardized exam scores, undergraduate major and GPA’s, interviews, extra-curricular activities, and more also play an important role in terms of being accepted into a program.
Continue ReadingJanuary 28, 2020 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island
VIDEO: Getting Back in the Game: Sports Medicine at Ortho Rhode Island
Whether you’re preparing for a big playoff matchup, a midweek practice, or a brisk walk around the block, good health is crucial to the success of every athlete. Thanks to the experienced Sports Medicine specialists at Ortho Rhode Island, you can be treated like a champ no matter how you stay active. See how we help athletes of all ages and types get back in the game.
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