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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….

February 14, 2024 / Ankle & Foot / James McCormick

What Does Smoking Have To Do With My Foot Surgery?!?!

Imagine being on crutches for 4 weeks following foot and ankle surgery. Imagine the inconvenience and the potential loss of income due to having surgery. Now imagine, you are not…

February 7, 2024 / Exercise / Elizabeth O'Brien

Baby It’s Cold Outside…Now Get Out There!

Now, we all know how difficult it can be to get outside in the winter. Re-frame your mindset and commit to a simple routine. Don’t have an hour to spare? How about 15 minutes? Even this amount of time can make a difference. With the frigid temperatures, set yourself up for success with the right gear.

January 30, 2024 / Health / Brittany Voccio

Three Small Changes that can have a Big Impact on Overall Health

My hope is that these tips can help you to see that making some small changes can give you big results. Start small, choose the one that you think is the most realistic for you to accomplish and start there!

January 24, 2024 / Health / Jared Sauve

Upper Crossed Syndrome

…can also provide ergonomic education of work stations to reduce musculoskeletal disorders often sustained from prolonged or awkward postures. Staying active, taking frequent posture breaks at work and implementing a strengthening and stretching program targeting core muscles can be highly effective in keeping our bodies in balance and pain free.

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