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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….

March 19, 2024 / Joint Health / Bob Marchand

Robotic Mako TKR: Revolutionizing Total Knee Replacement Surgery

In summary, the Robotic Mako TKR system has revolutionized the field of total knee replacement surgery, offering improved precision, accuracy, and personalized…

March 12, 2024 / Express / Michael Mason

Hello, New Middletown Office!!

I have exciting news to report. On Thursday March 7, Orthopedics Rhode Island, in conjunction with the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, had a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of our new Middletown office.

The office is….

March 5, 2024 / Sports / Max Fokin

Driving for the Green: The Role of Physical Therapy in Keeping Golfers Swinging

For many who enjoy it, Golf is not just a game. If you play golf, it can be a sport, a weekly ritual, a mental escape, or the bane of your existence that dominates your consciousness to the point that if you could just hit the ball straight from the tee box consistently, you would sign up for the amateur tour tomorrow. Golf is…..

Exercise / Lauren Valenti

Hitting the Ski Slopes this Winter? Tips for Staying Warm and Injury Free.

Tis the season for trips up north for ski trips, sledding, and snow shoeing. Getting outside and enjoying the fresh air on the mountain with family and friends is a great way to get exercise this time of year. Whether you’re heading up to VT, NH, ME or there happens to be a storm coming for RI, one thing for sure —

February 21, 2024 / Knee / Jessica DiNoro

Navigating Physical Therapy After Total Knee Arthroplasty

The initial post-operative phase, especially the first month, lays the groundwork for a successful recovery.

During the first weeks….

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