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Interesting / Ellen Girouard

Got Jaw Pain?

Do you have discomfort with chewing, talking, or yawning? Have you had jaw pain and headaches that just won’t get better? Have you tried mouth guards but the jaw pain is still keeping you up at night? If so, it is possible you are experiencing symptoms of temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ). Approximately 33% of individuals will suffer with TMJ syndrome at some point in their life.1 Although it is often managed by Dentists or specialty physicians, many are not aware of the physical therapist’s role in examination and treatment.

October 20, 2019 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

VIDEO: Learn How to Fight Osteoporosis For World Osteoporosis Day

50% of osteoporosis-related repeat fractures can be prevented. That’s why Ortho Rhode Island’s Fracture Liaison Service provides comprehensive post-fracture evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment to help reduce the risk of future breaks.

Exercise / Amanda McKenna

Vibration Therapy: What is it?

The latest trend in the sports medicine and general fitness world appears to be massage guns. Maybe you have seen your favorite pro athlete use these on the sideline or you have seen it at the gym. We all know how good a massage feels and now this feeling is even easier to achieve. A massage gun is a hand-held device that looks like a power tool. The gadget is placed on the skin and uses battery power to apply a percussive or vibrating force. Many of the newer models even come with various attachments to better address your massage needs.

Sports / Kelly Teixeira

Football Facts!

Hopefully your child’s school has an athletic trainer who is taking care of the student athletes but many schools across the state do not. It is important for parents/guardians to advocate for student athlete safety. The following info graphic has important facts on how an athletic trainer can help athletes are your child’s school…

Knee / Cindy Napier

PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME

Pain toward the front of the knee and around the patella (knee cap) could be due to a condition called patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). It typically occurs in physically active people aged < 40 years, women 2X more likely than men, but can affect individuals of all activity levels and ages. Sometimes referred to as “runner’s knee”, it is common in people who participate in sports involving jumping and running. It is one of the most common knee diagnoses seen in a sports medicine clinic.

September 28, 2019 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

INFOGRAPHIC: Fitness for the Whole Family

September 28th is Family Health and Fitness Day The family that moves together improves together. Staying active isn’t just good for your bones and joints – it’s also a great way to spend time with your loved ones! Here are some fun Family Health and Fitness Day activities your can do with your loved ones […]

September 30, 2019 / Nutrition / Orthopedics Rhode Island

VIDEO: Helping Women Stay Healthy with Dr. Moriarty

September 25th is National Women’s Health and Fitness Day. To celebrate, we asked Ortho Rhode Island’s Dr. Charlotte Moriarty about the ways women can make their lives healthier through activity, and the steps female athletes can take to avoid health risks while they are training.

Health / Kyle Anderson

So you need therapy: Now what?

Selecting a location for therapy can be a daunting task. How do you know who to choose? How can you be sure to receive the best care? Will the therapist communicate with my doctor?

These are all important questions to be answered and when you need to recover quickly, you want to feel confident you have made the correct choice. Sources of information such as…..

Exercise / Mike Lopes

Exercising When Sick

People often wonder if exercising when you are feeling under the weather is a good or bad for you. Is it better to rest or to sweat out whatever is bothering you for a quicker recovery?

The answer is: It depends

Many experts use the “above the neck” criteria when recommending a client/patient to exercise or not.

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