Ortho Rhode Island Blog

Interesting / Dr. Michael Bradley

A Winning Team Throughout Life

Whether consciously or unconsciously, I think many of the lessons I gained on a sports field have carried over to today. That sports field could represent any sort of inclusion group and certainly has very little to do with athletics. I think in all…

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Sports / Kathina Tayag

Concussions

“If he has a 2nd concussion that destroys his season or career, everyone involved will be sued & should lose their jobs, coaches included.”
**Chris Nowinski (tweeted 3 hours prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills 9/25/22)

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Interesting / Analissa Mandile

‘Tis Apple Season!

I interrupt your regularly scheduled orthopedic content to bring you this delicious (mostly healthy) fall dessert recipe! This apple crisp recipe comes directly from Mamma Mandile herself and can be modified to fit most dietary needs! This recipe has….

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Physical Therapy / Magdalena Matwijow

Blood Flow Restriction coming to Ortho RI!

About one year ago, I was scheduled to evaluate and treat a high level athlete who had suffered a complex meniscus injury that required surgical intervention. Together, we worked on resistance…

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Ankle & Foot / Dr. Tony Mechrefe       

Flatfoot Deformities

Flatfoot deformities can be very complex to understand, but I am going to break it down and simplify the problem. Flatfeet can first be divided into painful and non-painful flatfeet. If you have a flatfoot and there…..

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Interesting / Amanda McKenna

Are You Ready for Some (Fantasy) Football?!

September has arrived which means it is officially football season! For most of us, rooting for our local team, the New England Patriots, is enough entertainment. For those of us who need…

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September 7, 2022 / Sports / Kelly Teixeira

Sports and Strain

Fall is upon us, as much as we don’t want to accept it! Dunkin is advertising for pumpkin spice everything and NFL football officially starts tonight. Along with these signs, it also means Fall sports have also started. High school teams…

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August 31, 2022 / Physical Therapy / Natasha Sorrentino

How to Get the Best Recovery from Physical Therapy

While patience is the hardest issue to face while in recovery, the following guidelines can help guide you as a patient to the fastest and most efficient way to reach full rehabilitation quickly and easily.

• Be consistent and compliant with your home exercise program prescribed to by your therapist. This is the…

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August 25, 2022 / Exercise / Mike Lopes

Tips to Improve Recovery after Training

I know that these suggestions are not the trendiest things to read about, but they are the most effective and it doesn’t cost you anything. In most circumstances, there is nothing preventing you from drinking more water, sleeping more, being more disciplined with your diet and finally taking 10 minutes after your workout to do some gentle stretching.

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