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Hand Therapy / Michelle Choquette

Does having cold hands really mean you have a warm heart?

Raynaud’s phenomenon is a disorder of the small blood vessels in the extremities, mainly the fingers and toes that cause the blood vessels to narrow (vasospasm) and restrict blood flow when the body is exposed to cold temperatures.  The affected digits turn white as blood flow is cut-off, and the resulting lack of oxygen can cause the fingers to turn to a bluish color.

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Ankle & Foot / Ortho Rhode Island

Common Foot Injuries in Athletes

For athletes, foot and ankle injuries are relatively common. Increased competition and athletes pushing themselves to the limit are thought to be behind the increasing number of sports-related foot and ankle injuries today. In fact, according to studies by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), twenty-five percent of athletic injuries were foot and ankle-related. […]

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Health / Ortho Rhode Island

Foods That Help You Fight Diabetes

  The decisions that you make at the grocery store impact far more than just your weekly menu. The foods that you eat affect your health and wellness as well. Eating too much of one thing and not enough of another can result in some serious health-related issues. The flip side of this, of course, […]

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Uncategorized / Mike Lopes

Ways to Not Overindulge During this Holiday Season

If you’re like me, starting around Thanksgiving it becomes very difficult to celebrate the holidays without overindulging and gaining weight.  So here are a few ways to help you manage your way through the holiday season without packing on those extra pounds. 

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Ankle & Foot / Ortho Rhode Island

How Are Sprains Classified?

Sprains and strains rank as two of the most common types of sports-related injuries. Sprains are often caused by trauma to a joint –such as landing on it wrong during a fall, or overextending the joint, taking it beyond its range of motion. Sprains can occur to any joint, but are most common in the ankle and […]

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Uncategorized / Kyle Anderson

Using Imagery in Sports

Making sports imagery effective in your game requires practice to master control over your images, and continuous repetition to make the scenario a reality. Using imagery in your training routine has been shown to increase performance of every athlete, from professionals to weekend warriors. 

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Knee Pain / Ortho Rhode Island

At Home Tips to Relieve Knee Pain

Knee pain is extremely common. In fact, it’s responsible for one-third of all doctor’s visits for muscle and bone pain. It’s especially common among athletes, with half of all athletes experiencing knee pain every year. The causes of knee pain are varied, and can range from a sprain to a severe fracture, and everything in […]

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Uncategorized / Joanna Lanz

Fascial Movement Taping

FMT is beneficial in the acute, sub-acute and chronic stages of injury healing as well as throughout the rehabilitation process.  It also plays a key role in injury prevention, enhancing movement and proprioception as well as improving recovery during training in uninjured athletes.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Ortho Rhode Island

The Signs and Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common, yet painful condition that causes numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hands and fingers. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway at the base of the hand that houses the median nerve –the nerve that’s responsible for controlling the thumb, the index finger, middle finger, and half of […]

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