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Ankle & Foot / Thomas Cao

What is “Turf Toe”?

In sports, you may hear a lot about a “Turf Toe” injury. This year particularly, there have been major names in the NFL, such as Joe Burrow and Brock Purdy, with turf toe injuries. How did “Turf toe” get its name and how is it treated?

Health / Christina Gosselin

Dementia Research: Can Lifestyle Factors Reduce the Risk of Cognitive Decline?

This study looked at a big question: Can healthy habits actually improve thinking and memory in older adults who are at risk for dementia? We all know…

Shoulder / Nathan Howlett

Patient Success Story: How Two New Joints Got Bob Back on His Bike

To overcome the worsening pain from long-standing osteoarthritis and a prior shoulder injury, avid cyclist Bob turned to joint replacement at Ortho Rhode Island. His journey began years earlier with persistent shoulder and knee problems that steadily limited his mobility and independence.

Joint Health / Brenda Burke

Winter Arthritis: How to manage joint pain and stiffness in the cold weather.

Whether you have osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or another type of arthritis, the cold weather can lead to an increase in joint pain, stiﬀness and swelling. Fortunately, there are simple and eﬀective ways to help manage these symptoms.

Sports Medicine / Dr. Charlotte Moriarty

Raising a Champion: How to Set Your Child Up for Athletic Success

Early sports specialization might offer short term gains, but often leads to long term challenges and setbacks. Multisport athletes, on the other hand, are less likely to burnout, more likely to stay healthy and avoid overuse injuries, and more likely to succeed long-term, remaining physically active as adults.

Physical Therapy / Julie Tolento

What Physical Therapy Is and How It Works

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or working to improve your strength and mobility, physical therapy provides the tools and guidance to support your goals.

Degenerative Joint Disease / David Interlini

Have you seen what they are doing in Germany?

Recently, this has been a question I’ve received quite often. It stems from headlines referencing a new drug—developed by a German researchers—that can regenerate….

Exercise / Ben Contreras

Talkin’ Trot

For as long as I can remember, this holiday has always been associated with a race. But who
really knows the background of this and why has it become a ritual? It is believed by many that the turkey trot was established in…

MRI / Brian H. Cohen, MD, FAAOS, CAQ – Sports Medicine

Understanding MRI Tears: When Surgery Is Necessary and What Alternatives Exist

A tear on MRI does not automatically require surgery. The decision must be personalized according to your unique goals and lifestyle. When imaging, history, and symptoms align—and conservative options have failed—surgery can be immensely beneficial.

By fostering informed conversations, we empower patients to take an active role in their musculoskeletal health.

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