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December 20, 2019 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

INFOGRAPHIC: How to Avoid Slip and Fall Accidents in the Snow

It’s officially winter, and that means the season for slipping and sliding is just getting started. According to the CDC, over 800,000 patients a year are hospitalized because of a fall injury. Ortho Rhode Island believes the best time to treat these injuries is before they ever happen. Check out these simple tips on how to avoid slip and fall accidents in the snow and ice, so you can keep safe and warm this winter.

Interesting / Dr. Anthony Deluise

A Little Advice from A Coach…….

I recently had another successful season coaching youth football. I love doing it. It allows me to spend quality time with my son and some of his friends. I try my best to be a positive role model for my players and work hard challenging them. It also keeps me young.

We made it to the semifinals this year. I wanted to write my players a letter and since we don’t have a blog writer this week (my fault as I am the coordinator of our blog, oops), I felt why not share some of my letter to our readers……….

ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

Patient Success Story: Shane Kenyon

How North Kingstown’s Shane Kenyon Teamed Up with Ortho Rhode Island to Overcome Injuries and Win Big In the summer of 2018, Shane Kenyon, a multisport athlete at North Kingstown High School, was preparing for a successful junior year on the football team. He couldn’t have known the odyssey that lay before him to reach […]

Interesting / Kyle Halavik

Gifts??

With the winter holidays fast approaching and time running out to get the perfect gift, why not treat your special someone to a gift that can really help them start the New Year off right. We compiled a list of holiday gifts with health and wellness in mind…………..Regardless of what gifts you choose for the holidays everyone here at Orthopedics Rhode Island hopes you have the most amazing, safe, and fun filled holidays!!

December 9, 2019 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

INFOGRAPHIC: ‘Tis the Season for Safety

Whether you’re putting up a tree or hanging lights, it’s easy to keep the holiday season safe. To help, Ortho Rhode Island is offering a few simple tips to follow while hanging lights and other decorations, so you can stay on your feet and ready for the festivities!

Interesting / Dr. Ian Madom

Happy Thanksgiving!

This is the time of year when we reflect on what we are most thankful for in our lives. When I recount, it is clear that I am a lucky man. Each day I go to work; I am reminded how blessed I am to move without pain. Sure I have aches from…………..

November 26, 2019 / Back Pain / Orthopedics Rhode Island

INFOGRAPHIC: Shape Up Your Online Shopping this Cyber Monday

Even without the crowds, online shopping can still be a pain. Poor posture, awkward angles, and repetitive movements at your desk can make the holiday season less than jolly. Check out these tips for an ergonomic computer setup, so you can get great deals without feeling like you’ll drop.

Degenerative Joint Disease / Dr. Charlotte Moriarty

PLATELET-RICH PLASMA (PRP)

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous (derived from self) blood product used in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis as well as some ligament and tendon injuries. PRP is created by obtaining a small amount of blood via peripheral blood draw and concentrating the blood sample through centrifugation and isolation of a concentrated plasma product. The concentrated plasma product contains….

November 15, 2019 / Ankle & Foot / Orthopedics Rhode Island

INFOGRAPHIC: Helping Patients Standing Up to Diabetes

November is National Diabetes Month, so we’re offering a friendly reminder that diabetes management often starts at the bottom: your feet!

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