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March 30, 2023 / Physical Therapy / Joshua Shelton

Core Strengthening to Prevent Injury

An important aspect of physical therapy is to not only treat the area of dysfunction our patients present with, but to also identify imbalances and deficits in other areas of the body that can lead to reinjury. One such area is core strength and stability. In my brief time as a Physical Therapist Assistant, I have noticed that through the wide range of patients I have treated, core deficits are increasingly common. This affects…

March 22, 2023 / Hand Therapy / Sophie Gormley

Why a Career in Hand Therapy?

Occupational or physical therapists can work within this field using their knowledge and expertise in anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology. Occupational therapists are trained to address physical, mental, developmental, and emotional deficits to support participation in meaningful daily activities. In hand therapy this can include pain, decreased range of motion, swelling, decreased skin integrity, decreased…

March 15, 2023 / Health / Rebecca Spoehr

Are You Ready to Hit the Trails?

The moment we have all been waiting for, Spring! is right around the corner, and that means that hiking season will soon be upon us!
There are numerous benefits to hiking. Studies have shown that time spent in nature decreases stress levels and can improve overall….

March 8, 2023 / Innovation / Andrew Kay

Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare

Artificial intelligence is an evolving technology that is beginning to impact many aspects of our lives, including healthcare. ChatGPT is a newly popularized program that anyone can access through the openai.com website and ask to generate texts such as stories, reports, or, in this case, a blog post. What better way to explain artificial intelligence than to ask ChatGPT to explain itself and how it will impact healthcare in the years to come:

Physical Therapy / Thomas Gerrish

Spinal Manipulation: Not Just for Chiropractors

Physical Therapists are trained in various manual therapy techniques including spinal mobilization and manipulation.

February 23, 2023 / Health / Alishia Zyer

Mind and Body: Can Meditation Alleviate Pain?

Whether acute or chronic, pain can be an all-encompassing feeling. It can make everyday activities physically and emotionally challenging. Our current understanding of pain is based on…

February 13, 2023 / Interesting / Erin Bolaski

14 Active and Engaging Dates for Valentines Day

When it comes to planning a date, it is easy to fall into ……… found 14 active date ideas around Rhode Island that will make your next date more memorable.

February 7, 2023 / Back Pain / Greg Vescera

Sciatica

Inflammation or an injury to any of these spinal nerves as they exit the spinal column send pain signals that travel the length of the sciatic nerve and its branches all the way into the lower leg and even the foot. Common causes of….

Physical Therapy / Tracy Gannon

Why a Career in Physical Therapy?

So, besides potentially high job security, why would someone want to take on a career in physical therapy where they will most likely incur more education debt and make less money than other careers in health care? I can’t answer that question for you, but after being a physical therapist for almost 29 years, I can tell you why I love being a physical therapist.

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