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Uncategorized / Mike Lopes

Preparing for a New Obstacle Sprint Triathlon for Newbies (Part 1)

This year my new challenge and goal is to compete in a Sprint Triathlon. For those not familiar with a sprint triathlon, it is the shortest triathlon made up of 3 parts, an approximate ½ mile swim, a 12 mile bike ride and a 3 mile run to finish.

My next two blogs will be about my experience competing in my first sprint triathlon. The second installment will be essentially a “do and don’t” on what to do on race day and my overall experience at the race.

Shoulder / Kyle Anderson

Pendulum Exercise after Rotator Cuff Repair: To swing or not to swing

The pendulum exercise, also known as Codman’s Pendulums, are frequently used for patients with shoulder pathologies to provide gentle joint distraction and joint oscillation to reduce pain. This exercise is also frequently used post operatively after rotator cuff repairs for early joint mobilization, increased flow of nutrients to the joint space and pain reduction.

Uncategorized / Joanna Lanz

Toxic Chemicals in Every Day Products

Do you know what’s in the deodorant that you smear into your armpit each day? How about the soap, shower gel, lotions and myriad of products that you slather on to look and feel your best each day? We have all learned to read labels on the food we eat. However, many of us do NOT read labels when choosing personal care and home cleaning products. What you put ON your body can affect your health just as much as what you put IN your body. Our skin is our body’s largest organ! According to Dr. Samuel Epstein, (Former Head of the Cancer Prevention Coalition and author of TOXIC BEAUTY) it is more dangerous to put a product on your skin than to ingest it. Our bodies detoxify what we eat. Chemicals in products placed onto our skin are directly absorbed into our bloodstream.

Elbow / Ortho Rhode Island

Tennis Elbow Injury

Tennis elbow is an injury that usually occurs in the tendon that attaches to the elbow. Despite the name, tennis elbow doesn’t only affect those that play tennis. While tennis players are at risk for this type of injury, other sports that involve repetitive motion, such as baseball or golf, also carry the risk of […]

Uncategorized / Vicki Moitoso

Happy Occupational Therapy (OT) Month!!

April is National Occupational Therapy (OT) month. I love being an OT. Since I am now up in the proverbial Foundry blog rotation it seemed like the perfect opportunity for me to promote my chosen profession. I think the best way to do that is to simply explain what Occupational Therapy is (and does) and why it such a unique profession.

Physical Therapy / Ortho Rhode Island

Pulled Muscle Injury

A pulled muscle, or strain, occurs when the muscle becomes stretched, or torn. A pulled muscle can be caused by a number of different everyday activities, including sports, or heavy lifting. This type of injury can occur in any muscle, but it is especially common in the back, neck, shoulder, or hamstring. Symptoms of a […]

ORI Blog / Tanya Quaresma

Getting Back into Running after the Winter

After the long, dark days of winter, it’s no surprise that many runners are ready to get outside and hit the road. While it may be tempting to try to get back to your pre-winter routine right away, doing so may cause injuries that could throw off your whole season. After the winter break, work up to your old running routine safely by taking it slowly. Here are some steps to help you get back into the groove of things.

Ankle & Foot / Ortho Rhode Island

Ankle Sprain Injury

Sprained ankles are a very common injury. This injury involves the tearing of the ligaments of the ankle, which happens when the foot moves unexpectedly, causing the ankle to roll to the side, twisting the ligaments. Ankle sprains can range from microscopic tears in the ligament fibers, to a complete tear or rupture. Symptoms of […]

Uncategorized / Dr. Keith Monchik

Save Your Knees!

As a Sports Medicine specialist, I am asked almost every day “what can I do to save my knees.” Well, with a little help from the Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons “Save My Knees” campaign, here are a few interesting facts and points to consider.

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