Hospital Privileges: The Miriam Hospital, South County Hospital, Our Lady of Fatima Hospital
Joanna Lanz holds Board Certifications as a Certified Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner and a Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Joanna has earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Colorado at Boulder, an associate degree in nursing from the Community College of Rhode Island, a bachelor of science in nursing from the University of Rhode Island, and a master of science in nursing from Catholic University of America.
Joanna was drawn to the field of orthopedics as a collegiate swimmer, when she discovered proper biomechanics can affect musculoskeletal health. Joanna’s specialties include work in our Ortho RI Express Clinic, assisting patients with same- and next-day appointments. Joanna enjoys the high-energy setting of our Express clinics, which focus on quickly assessing and identifying orthopedic problems to help provide prompt and seamless follow-up with the assistance of the team of Ortho Rhode Island providers. In addition to her work in Express, Joanna is a provider with our Bone Health Clinic, helping patients who have sustained fractures heal more quickly and developing treatment plans to help reduce the risk of future fractures.
Prior to her work in orthopedics, her nursing experience also includes work in joint replacements, neurosurgery, and emergency medicine.
Outside of her time with patients, Joanna enjoys yoga, skiing, surfing, and spending time with her daughter and her German shepherd.
What we used to casually call “shin splints” has a more specific medical name now: Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome. The term was first introduced in 1982 by researchers Drez and Mubarak to better describe exercise-related pain along the shin bone (tibia). Before....
Continue Reading
For heat cramps, maintaining proper hydration is key prior to exerting yourself outside on a hot day—even if it is just working in the yard, or going for a walk. Consume at least 16 ounces of an electrolyte-rich beverage prior to going outside and have the solution readily available for consumption throughout the activity.
Continue Reading
With summer in full swing, many of us have returned to the garden. There are many health benefits to gardening, however, there are also inherent risks. Whether you are growing beautiful flowers or vegetables, there are steps you can take to protect your hands and keep them healthy.....................So, what are you waiting for? Get out there and get your Vitamin D, get in the dirt, and enjoy the fruits of your labor!
Continue Reading
