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March 11, 2021 / Ankle & Foot / Dr. Tony Mechrefe

The Mighty Achilles

One of the most common reasons for patients to present to my office is for Achilles tendon problems. The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the human body, capable of propelling the human body into running, jumping and explosive activities that are often capable of handling three to four times body weight. As such, the Achilles tendon is under a tremendous amount of stress and is able to handle this often without much issue. However, Achilles problems can be incredibly disabling, and range from simple Achilles’ tendonitis to Achilles tendinopathy and ultimately Achilles’ tendon ruptures. The reason the Achilles is susceptible to these problems is secondary to overuse, genetics, and anatomy.

The anatomy of the Achilles is such that its muscular origin lies in both the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles…..

March 4, 2021 / Health / Amanda McKenna

Better Sleep

Why should we care? Why is sleep important? Sleep is essential because it allows the the mind and body to recharge, improving energy. Without enough sleep, the brain cannot process as well, impairing concentration and memory processing. There are even studies suggesting that sleep disturbances contribute to increased perceived pain levels, contradicting popular belief that pain interferes with sleep. Put simply, more sleep will improve recovery, reduce pain and increase performance. If that’s not convincing enough, I’ll leave you with this quote by Dr. Matthew Walker, PhD and Author of Why We Sleep:

February 26, 2021 / ORI Blog / Kelly Teixeira

The Team Behind the Team!

Everyone involved in athletics can be an advocate for bringing and keeping an athletic trainer at their school. Education on who and what an ATC can do for a school is important for all parties involved in athletics. It is important for everyone to know that athletic trainers are part of the team and are trying to get everyone back into the game.

February 2, 2021 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

VIDEO: An Ortho Rhode Island PSA: The Importance of Regular Healthcare Appointments

Taking precautions against COVID-19 isn’t the only way to stay healthy this winter. Watch Dr. Mechrefe explain the importance of continuing to take action on all our healthcare needs.

February 18, 2021 / Knee / Natasha Sorrentino

Brace Yourself: ACL/Meniscus Repair Brace Information

When wearing a knee brace, it is important that it fits properly.
A brace that is too loose will not provide adequate support for your knee and could potentially become a tripping hazard.
A brace that is too tight may cut off circulation or pinch on nerves leading to increased swelling, discoloration, or numbness and tingling in your leg.
To ensure a proper fit,…..

Exercise / Mike Lopes

Increased Injury Rates for Athletes During the Pandemic

Covid-19 is awful, there is no sugar coating it. Do not let the pandemic cause any more disruption in your life by training too hard too soon. You cannot go from 1-2 hours of activity a week to 12 hours and not expect something to break down. Be smart, program smart and be safe.

Ankle & Foot / Dr. David Caldarella

Ankle Sprains and Chronic Instability: What it is and How we treat it…..

Have you ever experienced a bad ankle sprain? Does your ankle always seem to easily roll over or just feel weak or painful ? Do you feel you can’t trust your ankle in certain activities you used to enjoy?
Well you’re not alone. It’s a pretty common problem in adolescents and adults.

Here’s a few statistics on ankle sprains……
Ankle sprains are in fact the…

Interesting / Kyle Anderson

Ortho RI Physical Therapy Celebrates American Physical Therapy Association’s 100th Birthday

As we put the tumultuous year of 2020 behind us, we embrace the year 2021, and with it 100 years of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Founded as the “American Women’s Physical Therapeutic Association,” this group tirelessly supported those returning from World War I. “Reconstruction Aides” as they were then referred to, focused on restoring the physical abilities of those returning from the war. Over the last century, Physical Therapists could be found supporting the troops of every armed conflict including WWII, the Korean War and Vietnam.
To drive APTA…..

Exercise / Steve Rocha

I feel it just takes one person to add a twist to an exercise and it will soon become the new trend at the gym. This is what I believed happen to the LAT pull down. Someone thought it would be a good idea to perform LAT pull downs behind the head and others saw him or her doing it and felt they needed to do it also. Thus starting the…..

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