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The State of Arthritis in Rhode Island

About 53 million adults in the United States have doctor-diagnosed arthritis making it our nation’s most widespread health condition. That number is expected to balloon to more than 78 million by 2040. National Arthritis Month is observed every May to help spread the word about joint health, prevention, and treatment. At Ortho Rhode Island, we see firsthand the toll that […]

Exercise / Kelly Teixeira

Back in the saddle again!

Despite the rain, the weather is slowly warming up here in New England… finally! So what better way to see the state and enjoy the weather than hitting your local bike path? According to the RIDOT website “in the past 20 years RIDOT has built an impressive network of bike paths, offering more then 60 miles of off-road cycling in all regions of the state.”

ORI Blog / Dr. Anthony Deluise

Dr. Anthony DeLuise joins the #BETTER #FASTER Podcast

Dr. Anthony DeLuise, Ortho Rhode Island hand surgeon joins moderator Dr. Michelle Collie of Performance Physical Therapy on the #Better #Faster podcast. Together they explore common orthopedic hand conditions and injuries including carpal tunnel, trigger finger, and tendonitis, as well as the roles of surgical, non-surgical and physical therapy treatment options.

Exercise / Cindy Napier

PERIODIZATION TRAINING

One way to ensure optimal gains in conditioning, strength and power is to periodize a strength training program. Periodization involves dividing the training process into specific phases. In order to do this, we can modulate variables such as volume (sets and number of repetitions) as well as the intensity within each phase of the training cycle. There are several …..

Physical Therapy / Kyle Anderson

JUST PUT SOME TAPE ON IT!

The use of K tape in the rehabilitation setting is widely accepted as an effective tool to decrease pain, inhibit/facilitate muscles, and provide lymphatic drainage. K taping is frequently seen in all levels of sports including college, professional, and the Olympics. It is extremely versatile in its application and can be used on all parts of the body.

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Physical Therapy / Dr. Anthony Deluise

JUST PUT SOME TAPE ON IT

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Exercise / Amanda McKenna

The Low Down on Squats

Squats are a great way to improve strength through not only your legs but through your entire body. Squats build functional strength that we use every day such as getting out of the car, climbing stairs or picking something off the floor. Posture and flexibility will also be improved with this exercise, potentially limiting the risk for future injury

Exercise / Dr. Anthony Deluise

How Physical is Curling?

Is curling the most strenuous or physically demanding sport? Admittedly, no it is not. But it does take flexibility, balance, coordination, cardiovascular fitness, and mental focus to be any good at it. If you are interested in trying the sport of……

Hand Therapy / Dr. Anthony Deluise

April is Occupation Therapy Month!!!!!

There are many common responses when asked “What is Occupational Therapy? Or “What does an Occupational Therapist do?” Most people believe that occupational therapy or a therapist will help them find a job. That is not the case. Occupation is usually always thought of as…..

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