Kayla is a graduate from the Johnson and Wales PA program. Born and raised in Swansea, MA, she is a New England native who spent much of her childhood traveling the country as a competitive gymnast. Kayla received her undergraduate degree from Northeastern University, after which she worked as a medical assistant in her hometown for five years. There she further developed her passion for medicine and patient care. As an avid sports fan with a love for all things orthopedics, Kayla is excited to bring her hard work, dedication, and positive outlook to the Ortho RI team.
Winter brings snow, ice, and the dreaded hidden hazard—black ice. Unlike visible patches of snow or frost, black ice is nearly invisible, forming a thin, smooth layer on sidewalks, driveways, and roads when temperatures....
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Recognizing if burnout is affecting you is truly the first step in making change and taking action. Evaluate your current position, your options, and most importantly your mental health status. Have you noticed a lack in energy? Find it hard to concentrate? Sleeping more, or less than before? Finding a lack of motivation in or out of the workplace? If you....
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Summer is officially in full swing, and many Rhode Islanders flock to their favorite beach, bay or lake for a little fun in the sun. Motorized water sports are a particular favorite in the area, including jet skiing, tubing and banana boats, water skiing and wakeboarding. The rush of wind and adrenaline unfortunately also comes with a high risk of injury. According to the US Coast Guard, there were 4,186 recreational boating related accidents resulting in 2,559 total injuries in 2019 alone (1). The most common injuries reported are orthopedic in nature. Ankle sprains and fracture are commonly seen with water skiing as the skier is strapped in to the skis, while concussion and ACL injuries are most common with wakeboarding.
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