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Hand Therapy / Ashley Weber

What Hand Therapy Means for You

Imagine living in a reality where you are dependent on someone else to assist you with tasks you may not think twice about. Something as simple as putting on your jacket, playing your guitar, or even cooking dinner for you or your loved ones. All because you thought your injury or surgery would “just heal on its own.” I’m here to tell you why it’s so important to take the doctor’s recommendation and attend Hand Therapy to avoid having deficits in what you need to do or enjoy doing.

May 20, 2019 / Hand Therapy / Orthopedics Rhode Island

VIDEO: Taking Action on Autoimmune Arthritis

1.3 million people in the United States have some form of autoimmune arthritis, but there’s good news: there are now more opportunities than ever for patients to proactively manage their conditions.

News / Dr. Charlotte Moriarty

The Pre-Participation Exam

Through a thorough history and physical exam, the physician can uncover a large portion of the athlete’s potential risk for injury or illness. The pre-participation exam covers multiple domains, including the cardiovascular, respiratory, neurologic, reproductive, and musculoskeletal systems.

Interesting / Ken Furcolo

The Therapeutic Benefits of Pets

Pet ownership of all types can have major therapeutic benefits in our lives and increase the quality and possibly the longevity of our lives. It is gratifying and rewarding to have a four legged companion greet you at all times of the day with enthusiasm and love.

Health / Kayla Denis

Electing to have surgery… Is there ever a good time??

Definitive treatment for many of the conditions we care for can often be some type of surgical intervention. So the question becomes, what is elective surgery, and when is it right for the patient? The basic definition of elective surgery lies in the fact that it is planned in advance, and is not an emergency situation. But how does one decide it is time for surgery?

Speaking from experience, there is often never a “good time” to have surgery, …….

Exercise / Christine Saleeba

Training to Run

Running is an easy way to clear the mind, train the body, and shed a few winter calories. However, there is a risk of overuse injury when running, especially, when you jump back into it after a long winter, or starting it for the first time.

Below is a simple…….

April 24, 2019 / Hand Therapy / Orthopedics Rhode Island

April is National Occupational Therapy Month!

Ortho Rhode Island is taking extra time this month to celebrate our team of occupational therapists for all that they do.

Exercise / Jared Trouve

THE BEST DEFENSE IS A GOOD OFFENSE

The phrase “the best defense is a good offense” doesn’t just apply to the world of sports. Many people wake up with aches and pains every morning, but do very little about it for years. After all, it’s just what happens when you age! It’s unavoidable if you sit at a desk all day, or spend hours in the car! Many people present to the office because the minor aches and pains that they’ve had for as long as they can remember have only gotten worse. A tylenol here, an ibuprofen there…….

April 12, 2019 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

INFOGRAPHIC: Making Every Minute Count with Ortho Rhode Island Express

Get back on your feet without the marathon wait. Ortho RI Express provides immediate, specialized care for orthopedic injuries without hours in the ER.

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