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Health / Kyle Anderson

So you need therapy: Now what?

Selecting a location for therapy can be a daunting task. How do you know who to choose? How can you be sure to receive the best care? Will the therapist communicate with my doctor?

These are all important questions to be answered and when you need to recover quickly, you want to feel confident you have made the correct choice. Sources of information such as…..

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Exercise / Mike Lopes

Exercising When Sick

People often wonder if exercising when you are feeling under the weather is a good or bad for you. Is it better to rest or to sweat out whatever is bothering you for a quicker recovery?

The answer is: It depends

Many experts use the “above the neck” criteria when recommending a client/patient to exercise or not.

If you have symptoms similar to:

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/ Steve Rocha

STOP DOING THIS EXERCISE AT THE GYM

A very common exercise you will see at least one person doing while at the gym is the barbell upright row. It is prescribed by a great deal of trainers and is found in many typical work out programs. For those unfamiliar with this exercise, it is performed by grabbing a barbell

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Knee / Dr. Roald Llado

What Can I Do After Total Knee Arthroplasty?

there are approximately 1.5 times more people living the United States with a knee or hip replacement as there are people living with heart failure. The most common indication for knee replacement is debilitating joint pain from underlying osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis develops when cartilage (the “cushion” in the joint) wears away, which can eventually result in bones rubbing against one another. This can lead to debilitating joint pain and…..

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August 30, 2019 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

INFOGRAPHIC: How to Pick an A-Plus Backpack

Back-to-school season is a big change for students, which means staying healthy is more important than ever. Take the stress out of the new school year with these simple tips to ensure your kids’ backpacks are fitted safely and correctly, helping avoid posture problems and pain in the shoulders, neck, and back.

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Hand/Wrist / Dr. Benjamin Phillips

THE VIKING DISEASE

Dupuytren disease (DD) or as it is sometimes labeled the Viking disease, is an abnormal accumulation of tissue beneath the skin in the palm and fingers. DD was given this colorful name because early….

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August 23, 2019 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

VIDEO: Rethinking Pain Management with the Opioid Sparing Pathway

August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day. Ortho Rhode Island is committed to helping reduce opioid use through the opioid sparing pathway, an innovative new approach to pain management that decreases patients’ reliance on opioids.

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Health / Joanna Lanz

Backpack Safety Awareness

In summary, there are three steps you can take to maximize backpack safety this year. First, make sure that you are……………

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August 19, 2019 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

INFOGRAPHIC: Student-Athlete Success Starts in Preseason

Whether you’re doing football drills, honing your field hockey skills, or working toward soccer stardom, now’s the time to start preparing for RIIL’s fall sports.

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