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Ankle & Foot / Dr. Tony Mechrefe

My Aching Bunions!

We hear the word bunion thrown around all the time, and there is a ton of misinformation out there regarding where they come from, how they are treated, and what its like to have one repaired….and I say repaired and not removed, because when it comes to fixing a bunion, its not like having a bad appendix removed, its about straightening an angled bone and mal-aligned joint.

So lets start at the beginning…….

October 31, 2019 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

VIDEO: How Ortho Rhode Island Can Make Your Halloween Happy – Even If You’re Haunted

Ortho Rhode Island’s comprehensive care helps get our patients back to what matters most – even if it’s haunting trick-or-treaters. That’s why we’re introducing afterlife care for zombies, ghosts, ghouls, and other creepy creatures. Here’s to a healthy, horror-filled, and happy Halloween to our friends and family!

Interesting / Alaina Denoncour

Halloween Fun & Safety Tips!

But regardless, get your costumes and candy ready because All Hallows’ Eve is here!

Below I have listed a few Safety tips to keep in mind when trick or treating with your kids tonight!

October 16, 2019 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

VIDEO: Talking Comprehensive Care for World Spine Day

The spine team at Ortho Rhode Island believes the unique symptoms, needs, and goals of every patient should be at the center of their care. Our spine specialists bring diverse expertise and treatments to help patients with a broad spectrum of spine conditions, from degenerative arthritis to adult scoliosis, using nonoperative and operative treatments from […]

Interesting / Ellen Girouard

Got Jaw Pain?

Do you have discomfort with chewing, talking, or yawning? Have you had jaw pain and headaches that just won’t get better? Have you tried mouth guards but the jaw pain is still keeping you up at night? If so, it is possible you are experiencing symptoms of temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ). Approximately 33% of individuals will suffer with TMJ syndrome at some point in their life.1 Although it is often managed by Dentists or specialty physicians, many are not aware of the physical therapist’s role in examination and treatment.

October 20, 2019 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

VIDEO: Learn How to Fight Osteoporosis For World Osteoporosis Day

50% of osteoporosis-related repeat fractures can be prevented. That’s why Ortho Rhode Island’s Fracture Liaison Service provides comprehensive post-fracture evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment to help reduce the risk of future breaks.

Exercise / Amanda McKenna

Vibration Therapy: What is it?

The latest trend in the sports medicine and general fitness world appears to be massage guns. Maybe you have seen your favorite pro athlete use these on the sideline or you have seen it at the gym. We all know how good a massage feels and now this feeling is even easier to achieve. A massage gun is a hand-held device that looks like a power tool. The gadget is placed on the skin and uses battery power to apply a percussive or vibrating force. Many of the newer models even come with various attachments to better address your massage needs.

Sports / Kelly Teixeira

Football Facts!

Hopefully your child’s school has an athletic trainer who is taking care of the student athletes but many schools across the state do not. It is important for parents/guardians to advocate for student athlete safety. The following info graphic has important facts on how an athletic trainer can help athletes are your child’s school…

Knee / Cindy Napier

PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME

Pain toward the front of the knee and around the patella (knee cap) could be due to a condition called patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). It typically occurs in physically active people aged < 40 years, women 2X more likely than men, but can affect individuals of all activity levels and ages. Sometimes referred to as “runner’s knee”, it is common in people who participate in sports involving jumping and running. It is one of the most common knee diagnoses seen in a sports medicine clinic.

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