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Uncategorized / Dr. Anthony Deluise

Surgery From a Patient Perspective (who also happens to be a Surgeon)

 I have over 2000 cases as an attending orthopedic surgeon over my 7-8 year career. 

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Back Pain / Ortho Rhode Island

5 Tips to Improve your Back Pain

Back pain is a huge issue in America today. The best way to tackle back pain is to make improvements yourself. Changing simple lifestyle habits can help to drastically improve your back health. Here are 5 tips you can use to help mend your back pain and keep it away for good. Stay Active When […]

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Hand Therapy / Joanna Lanz

Building Wrist Stability

The main purpose of the upper extremity is to assist hand function. An arm without a hand is like a crane without a hook at the end of its cable

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Sports / Ortho Rhode Island

Tips to Prevent Ski Injuries

There are many possible injuries that can occur from skiing. Knee injuries are very common for skiers as well as shoulder fractures. There are various strategies that skiers can keep in mind to prevent injuries in skiing. Here are some strategies for proper preparation before hitting the slopes: Stay Fit– When you are preparing for […]

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Uncategorized / Tanya Quaresma

It’s that time again… New Year’s Resolutions!

Right around this time every year, most Americans are thinking the same thing, what is my New Year’s resolution going to be this year?

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Orthopedic Surgeons / Ortho Rhode Island

A Fond Farewell to Dr. Michael D. Feldman

The Physicians and Staff at Blackstone Orthopedics & Sports Medicine would like to wish Dr. Michael D. Feldman a fond farewell. After 21 years with us he will be leaving Blackstone Orthopedics & Sports Medicine on Wednesday, December 24th. He will be starting a new and exciting chapter in his life, and we wish him much […]

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Sports / Ortho Rhode Island

Recognizing the Signs of Concussions in Student Athletes

A concussion is a very serious injury that is caused by a direct blow to the head, face, or neck. It is estimated that over 300,000 sports-related injuries occur annually. Concussion symptoms can occur in minutes but some symptoms could take hours to appear. It’s crucial that any athlete who has lost consciousness during a […]

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Exercise / Ortho Rhode Island

The Benefits of Group Fitness

Exercising alone can get boring and repetitive. Group exercises are a great way to get your exercise routine started and they offer a variety of different training techniques, environments, and challenging workouts. There are many great benefits to group fitness, here are just a few: 1) Proper technique Having an instructor demonstrate the correct way […]

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Health / Ortho Rhode Island

Tips for a Healthier Thanksgiving

We all love to indulge in turkey and other delicious dishes on Thanksgiving, but there is a way to indulge without overdoing it. Here are a few tips from Blackstone Orthopedics & Sports Medicine for keeping your Thanksgiving happy and healthy. Get in some exercise- Start your Thanksgiving by exercising to jumpstart your metabolism and […]

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