Ortho Rhode Island Blog

Uncategorized / Kimberly Paine

How Being an OT Aide Helped Me be a Better PTA

I failed the retake, too. I’d have to take the entire course over again before I could continue the program. My originally-18-month program just turned into two years. I had to watch as all my friends moved on to the next quarter, and then the next, as I got left behind, all because I had no idea how to treat a patient.

The upside to this is that I suddenly had a lot of time on my hands, so, in the months between failing and taking the course again, I got a job in the hand therapy department at Foundry.

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Healthcare / Ortho Rhode Island

Ortho Rhode Island Becomes Largest Orthopedic Medicine Provider in the State

PROVIDENCE, RI – Three Rhode Island orthopedic practices have consolidated into a new larger orthopedic group. Blackstone Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Foundry Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and South County Orthopedics, are now Ortho Rhode Island, which is the largest privately-run orthopedic provider in the state. The new super-group will cover 14 locations throughout Rhode Island […]

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Uncategorized / Dr. Keith Monchik

Ortho Rhode Island Becomes Largest Orthopedic Medicine Provider in the State

We are pleased to announce that, along with Blackstone Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and South County Orthopedics, Foundry Orthopedics & Sports Medicine will now become Ortho Rhode Island, which is the largest privately-run orthopedic provider in the state. 

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Uncategorized / Dr. Matthew Plante

Arthroscopy – The Basics

During an arthroscopic procedure, surgeons use a small camera called an arthroscope to better visualize inside joints. The arthroscope is inserted into a joint through a small incision.

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Back Pain / Ortho Rhode Island

How to Prevent Neck Strain at Work

  Unfortunately, neck pain is common –and can affect anyone.  Neck and back pain affect all age groups. The number of 16 to 24-year-olds who now say they suffer from back and neck pain has risen by 60 percent, with many experts believing that mobile devices are to blame. Neck pain is often due to […]

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Uncategorized / Dr. Philippe Cote

A DIFFERENT SHADE OF GREY

My wife and I are currently travelling with some dear friends through what were formerly Eastern Block countries under the sphere of influence (thumb) of the former Soviet Union. We started our sojourn in Romania, and have travelled up the Danube with stops and visits in Bulgaria, Serbia, and Croatia. I am writing this in my hotel room in Budapest, Hungary.
Why here? Well, for one thing……

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Joint Health / Ortho Rhode Island

How Physical Therapy Can Help After Surgery

Physical therapy can help to facilitate healing after surgery. Physical therapy is an important part of post-surgery recovery – especially for those who have had surgery for an orthopedic injury, where physical therapy is often necessary in order to return to the sport or previous level of activity. Physical therapy involves using a specific therapy, […]

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Uncategorized / Ryan Correia

What is Tapering???

 Many types of athletes utilize tapering. However, athletes who participate in sports such as track and field, weightlifting and other individual sports seem to utilize tapering more often than team sports athletes. This is because tapering is difficult to implement and really unnecessary over a long competition season.  Also, tapering can only be utilized for short periods of time. 

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Surgery Consultation / Ortho Rhode Island

What Is Wrist Reconstruction Surgery?

Wrist reconstruction surgery is often used to correct deformities that are caused by arthritis. Wrist reconstruction surgery is sometimes required after a traumatic injury, or to correct an abnormality –such as one that’s caused by rheumatoid arthritis. An estimated seven out of ten people with rheumatoid arthritis develop problems with their joints, bones, and other […]

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