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Exercise / Peter Morris

MUSCLE CRAMPS

It’s probably happened to you: you’re lying in bed and move ever so slightly to get comfortable, and BAM, there’s an agonizing pain in your calf. You jump out of bed, only to find you can’t put weight on that foot; or you’re running while chasing after your kid or dog and as you slow down to stop, BAM, there’s a searing pain in your hamstrings and can’t straighten your leg. These are muscle cramps (or charley horses)-sudden and involuntary contractions of your muscles, and though generally harmless, they can make using the affected muscle(s) temporarily impossible.

June 29, 2020 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

INFOGRAPHIC: How to Help Keep Home Accident-Free

Home is where we should all feel our safest. But according to the CDC, 3 million older people are treated for falls every year, and many of these take place in the home. Fortunately, there are simple ways to improve this situation. See the tips below to help make your home safer to avoid injuries to bones and joints.

Health / Ellen Girouard

Guide to a Healthy Summer:

June 20, 2020 marks the first day of summer! A change in season calls for warmer weather along with more body awareness to keep yourself healthy. This may include a change to your exercise routine, diet, or outdoor activities to accommodate for the heat.

Unfortunately, this summer may be more of a challenge to keep your body healthy due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But don’t worry! This doesn’t mean your summer plans will be washed away. It simply means you will need to tune in to your body a little extra to keep yourself safe and to abide by COVID-19 precautions. Here are some health tips to make the best of this summer:

Health / Sophie Gormley

Are you sniffing around for some “pawsome” dog tips? Here’s a list of my best dog-gone safety tips:

One of the few positives of COVID-19 has been the record-breaking increase in dog adoptions from shelters around the country. With summer around the corner, having a dog can be a great motivation for getting outside and being active. While having a dog offers so much to a family or individual owner, including unconditional love, affection, and motivation to maintain an active lifestyle, most dog owners need little time to recall a time they experienced or came very close to experiencing a dog-related injury. Here are some simple tips to help you stay safe this summer and enjoy your four-legged friend without an unwanted injury:

June 17, 2020 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

INFOGRAPHIC: How to Keep Your Feet in Tip-Top Shape while Wearing Flip-Flops

A sunny summer day feels like the perfect time to wear flip-flops, but sometimes they don’t offer your feet the protection they need during summer activities. Thankfully, Ortho Rhode Island is here with Dos and Don’ts for flip-flop wearers that will help keep your feet healthy while feeling free.

June 15, 2020 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

VIDEO: Physical Therapist Patrick Glenn on Rotator Cuff Dysfunction

The next video in our providers’ educational series features Physical Therapist Patrick Glenn reviewing the musculature of the rotator cuff in the shoulder, and how dysfunction in these structures can cause shoulder pain.

June 12, 2020 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

INFOGRAPHIC: Helping Raise Awareness for Scoliosis

Scoliosis affects between six and nine million people in the United States. While many cases are mild, it’s important to understand the symptoms and treatments that are available. That’s why we’re sharing the basics of this common spine condition to raise awareness.

Health / Casey Ashby

Ergonomic Home Office Adjustments or How to Stop Suffering and Fix your WFH Experience

Kitchen tabletops, couches, and rearranged bedrooms are now converted into momentary home offices. Millions are working from home now around the world. There’s even an acronym for this new Work From Home status, or WFH. Some love this change, however, for some, WFH is beginning to get stale. You might be dreaming of your tricked out office chair or your prized adjustable standing height desk. If you’re one of these people, you might be finding that your new living room floor work situation might be a literal pain in the neck.
Sitting eight hours hunched over your laptop like a giraffe at your dining table, on your couch, and maybe even on your bed doesn’t do your body any favors. Your back hurts, your hands feel numb, your calves ache, your whole routine feels like a mess.
Many are working under less-than-ideal ergonomic environments— a counter that’s too high, a couch that’s too low, a refrigerator full of snacks that is a little too inviting. You get the idea.
These tips can help you set up your workstation to help you stay productive and avoid potential repetitive stress injuries.

June 10, 2020 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

VIDEO: Dr. Akshay Yadhati on Degenerative Disc Disease

In the latest entry of our providers’ educational video series, spine specialist Dr. Akshay Yadhati explains the anatomy and symptoms of degenerative disc disease, as well as the types of treatments Ortho Rhode Island offers to help patients with this condition.

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