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Ankle & Foot / Dr. Tony Mechrefe

Total Ankle Replacement vs. Ankle Fusion: What’s Best for You?

Both Total Ankle Replacement and Ankle Fusion can significantly improve your life, but each has its own pros and cons. Whatever you choose, know that with the right treatment, you can look forward to walking pain-free, enjoying the beautiful Rhode Island coastline, or hiking in one of the state’s many parks again.

November 13, 2024 / Health / Amanda McKenna

Hidden Sugar

The body can digest sugar when it is found naturally with fiber, like in fruits or vegetables. However, sugar is hidden throughout our processed food because the food industry has found that….

November 7, 2024 / Exercise / Isabelle Nilerud

Spinning Classes for Joint Pain and Other Health Benefits

Spinning is a type of indoor cycling that uses a stationary bike and is done in a studio class setting. Instructors will make curated playlists to cycle along to, making it enjoyable for all participants. Spinning classes are open to people at any fitness level, everyone can participate!

October 30, 2024 / Health / Christine Thrift

Stair Safety and Fall Prevention

Orthopedic injuries are often the result of falls while walking up and down the stairs. 1 in 5 falls can cause severe injuries such as a broken bone or a head injury. After orthopedic surgery it can be challenging navigating stairs with a cane or a crutch. Below are some tips that can ensure safety when walking up and down your home stairs.

Rheumatology / Lisa Harrington

What is Rheumatology? — You have come to the right place!

Their training includes 4 years of medical school, 3 years of Pediatrics or Internal Medicine and then 2 to 3 more years of specialization in Rheumatology. Unlike Orthopedic….

October 16, 2024 / Health / Chris Cote

Patient Centered Health Care- A Two-Way Street

As a provider, I hope the shift of medicine continues to move to a more proactive approach on both sides of the SDM equation. Changes in healthcare structure and systems take time. Time that you, the patient, do not need to waste. You can start practicing proactive medicine on your half of the SDM equation now.

October 9, 2024 / Interesting / Dr. Roald Llado

History of Halloween

Halloween originated approximately 2,000 years ago with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. Celts, who lived in the areas that now comprise Ireland, United Kingdom, and northern France, celebrated their….

October 1, 2024 / Health / Stacie Brzoska

The Use of Ultrasound in Orthopedics

Providers are well educated on human anatomy and can identify areas by just looking at a patient. But now, we have the ability to directly visualize areas of concentration with use of portable ultrasound machines. There are several…

September 25, 2024 / Exercise / Paulo Rodrigues

Physical Activity Guidelines

Remember these guidelines put out by the World Health Organization have been shown to decrease the likelihood of illness or injury. By meeting or exceeding these guidelines, you will live a longer and healthier life. Invest in yourself and your body, you only get one.

“The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will instruct the patient in the care/maintenance of the human from in diet, and the cause and prevention of disease” – Thomas Edison

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