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Hand/Wrist / Dr. Benjamin Phillips

THE VIKING DISEASE

Dupuytren disease (DD) or as it is sometimes labeled the Viking disease, is an abnormal accumulation of tissue beneath the skin in the palm and fingers. DD was given this colorful name because early….

August 23, 2019 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

VIDEO: Rethinking Pain Management with the Opioid Sparing Pathway

August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day. Ortho Rhode Island is committed to helping reduce opioid use through the opioid sparing pathway, an innovative new approach to pain management that decreases patients’ reliance on opioids.

Health / Joanna Lanz

Backpack Safety Awareness

In summary, there are three steps you can take to maximize backpack safety this year. First, make sure that you are……………

August 19, 2019 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

INFOGRAPHIC: Student-Athlete Success Starts in Preseason

Whether you’re doing football drills, honing your field hockey skills, or working toward soccer stardom, now’s the time to start preparing for RIIL’s fall sports.

Exercise / Tanya Quaresma

Are you ready for some preseason?!

Summer break is slowly coming to an end, which means fall sports will be starting sooner than later. Before the official fall season starts up, kids must endure the dreaded preseason! This time of the year can be tough and there are certain things students, coaches, parents, and athletic trainers need to take into consideration to keep kids safe. The summer temperatures are still in full force and kids are susceptible to heat illnesses and dehydration.

/ Vicki Moitoso

Tips for Protecting your Hands during Gardening Activities

This time of the year many people spend much of their free time in their vegetable or flower gardens and, I am one of them. Gardening is a wonderful hobby that allows you to connect with the earth, enjoy the beautiful New England summer weather and reap the rewards of your labors in either bountiful produce or beautiful flower gardens. To me, it is a healthy addiction. As a Hand Therapist, I have treated many patients who love to garden as much as I do throughout my career. The American Society of Hand Therapists has published a great gardening injury prevention and safety tip sheet for your hands. For those, who like me, enjoy digging in the dirt, I thought it would be a good refresher on how to avoid injuries.

Ankle & Foot / Arlene Kavanagh

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is a very common issue across all age groups. It affects the young, the old, the active, and the not-so-active. The onset is usually gradual, with worsening pain in the heel and/or bottom of the foot, particularly the first few steps in the morning. It is mostly unilateral, but can affect both feet simultaneously. There are many risk factors for plantar fasciitis including …..

July 29, 2019 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

INFOGRAPHIC: Don’t Let the Heat Dehydrate You

Heat waves are here, but that’s not the only reason to stay hydrated. Water keeps the bones, muscles, and cartilage in your joints lubricated and healthy, reducing friction and strain. Make sure your joints are ready for summer fun, so you can enjoy the sunny days stress-free!

Interesting / Dr. David Caldarella

A Championship Team

In my last blog, I summarized the negative trends and negative effects of early sport specialization and the pitfalls of overuse injuries in youth sports. The translation of the “compete to win” athletic paradigm in professional sports to younger and younger developing bodies, minds, and spirits isn’t producing very favorable results. Sports are great for adolescents. Overuse is bad.

Today, I am inspired to write on the virtues of youth sports done well. To this end, and over the last five years, I have served my community as…..

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