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Back Pain / Patrick Glenn

Why does my low back hurt when I sit?

For the past several weeks, many of those reading this have likely set a personal record for the amount of time sitting in their favorite chair or couch. Although an occasional period of sitting and reading can be relaxing, too much of it can be problematic for your low back. Increased sitting, especially in soft couches and chairs, can put extra pressure on your low back muscles and intervertebral discs. Symptoms of too much sitting, especially with………..

April 23, 2020 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

VIDEO: Dr. Eric Buchbaum on Alleviating Plantar Fasciitis Pain

Up next in our providers’ series of educational videos is Dr. Eric Buchbaum. Check out his informative description of plantar fasciitis, and how Ortho Rhode Island helps treat this painful condition.

April 22, 2020 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

INFOGRAPHIC: Reducing the Strain of Working Remotely

Working from home presents new challenges, from managing virtual meetings to handling homeschooling. Check out these tips to create a space that will keep you running strong while you’re remote.

April 20, 2020 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

VIDEO: Dr. Eric Walsh on Treating Tennis Elbow

For our next installment of our providers’ educational video series, check out Dr. Eric Walsh discussing some symptoms and treatments of lateral epicondylitis, more commonly known as tennis elbow.

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.

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