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May 23, 2024 / Exercise / Joy DeSousa

Why am I not getting stronger? Progressive Overload and the RPE Scale Explained

A common complaint in the strength and conditioning world is that one’s body is not adapting or changing the way one hoped it would. You could be doing all the right things like….

May 15, 2024 / Physical Therapy / Corey Assanti

Recovering Strong: What Can Physical Therapy Do for My Orthopedic Condition?

Orthopedic injuries, including surgery or chronic pain, can be a setback. But with the right approach to physical therapy, recovery is….

Exercise / Kyle Halavik

Move Your Body, Boost Your Mood: How Fitness Can Be Your Mental Health Ally

We all know that exercise is good for our physical health. It strengthens our bodies, improves cardiovascular health, and helps us manage weight. But did you know that fitness can also be a powerful tool for boosting your mental well-being?

May 2, 2024 / Back Pain / Maher El Khatib

How We Create Unique Pain Management Plans for Our Patients ……..(We start by listening.)

No one should live with chronic pain! Dr. Maher El-Khatib, Pain Management Specialist at Ortho Rhode Island, offers a wide variety of options to treat your pain – pain from the top of your head, down to the bottom of your feet!

April 24, 2024 / Exercise / Caroline Cardosa

The Benefits of Swimming for our Health

As summer approaches and warmer days are coming, many Rhode Islanders want to cool off in the pool or the ocean. Swimming is not only a fun pastime but a great activity for your health, including your orthopedic well-being. It can also be…

April 16, 2024 / Exercise / Matthew Nye

Shiko: Sumo Wrestling Life Hack for Strong Healthy Legs

Shiko is a traditional exercise used by rikishi (sumo wrestlers) to develop strength, balance and
flexibility in their lower extremities. Shiko is performed by slowly raising one leg up, holding for
one…

April 11, 2024 / Exercise / Bill Brennan

Nature Walk

The Rhode Island winter can be long, cold and dark; spring, however, brings longer and warmer days. This change offers the opportunity to….

April 3, 2024 / Exercise / Lia Moceri

The Orthopedic Benefits of Line Dancing: Fun, Fitness, and Healthy Joints

Line dancing is more than just a recreational activity—it’s a fun and effective way to improve orthopedic health, strengthen muscles, and…

March 27, 2024 / Hand/Wrist / Sophie Gormley

Good Ergonomics While Handling Your New Baby

Firstly, congratulations on your new baby! Having a baby is a very special time, however with all the happiness a new baby brings, it is not a secret babies come with their own set of unique….

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