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Ankle & Foot / Ortho Rhode Island

What You Need to Know About Foot and Ankle Arthritis

  Arthritis in the ankle and foot is common in people over 60. In fact, almost half of people in their 60s and 70s have arthritis of the foot or ankle that may not cause symptoms. There are more than thirty joints in your foot, and tough bands of tissues hold these joints together. When […]

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Ankle & Foot / Ortho Rhode Island

Are Your Shoes Harming Your Health?

We wear shoes based on style and activity we are participating in, but there’s nothing stylish about pain. Certain shoes can cause pain in your feet, legs, and even back. Here are some of the most common footwear pain culprits. Worn Out Sneakers Every time your foot hits the ground while running, you are generating […]

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Uncategorized / Dr. Matthew Plante

Golf in Scotland!!

With the British Open just finishing last week at St Andrews, weekend hackers around the globe imagine taking a ‘trip of a lifetime’ to Scotland to play the most famous courses in the world.  If you are one of the lucky few who manage to make this dream a reality, here are a few tips as you get ready to go.

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Back Pain / Ortho Rhode Island

5 Tips for Avoiding Lower Back Pain

Approximately 31 million Americans experience low-back pain at any given time.  Although there are various medications to treat back pain, the best way to avoid it is to avoid causing the pain altogether. Here are 5 simple adjustments you can make to your daily habits that may help lessen or eliminate back pain. Exercise While […]

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Uncategorized / Ortho Rhode Island

Orthos Paideia: The ancient history of orthopædic surgery

 Eventually we get back to 1741, which is where this story began.  The beginnings of orthopædics may seem simple, but it was a humble beginning to a field that has a lot to offer.  Seeing how much things have changed over the years only make it more exciting to anticipate what is yet to come!

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Exercise / Ortho Rhode Island

Yoga for Arthritis and Joint Pain

Living with arthritis and joint pain can make daily tasks difficult and may make incorporating exercise challenging with physical limitations. Yoga is a great practice that can help you to incorporate more exercise into your daily routine. Here are some of the many benefits of practicing yoga for arthritis and joint pain. Yoga is a […]

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Uncategorized / Tracy Durand

TIME FOR SUMMER FUN!!!!

The warmth of summer has us all eager to enjoy the short season we have.  After last winter, surely the idea of being outside is quite appealing before another season of winter hibernation.  Everyone has their “go to” for outdoor fun. Mine is kayaking.  It is a chance to be on the water exploring less […]

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Uncategorized / Kyle Anderson

WHY CHOOSE FOUNDRY?

Foundry Orthopedics knows that your active lifestyle is important to you, and keeping you healthy is our priority. Come see how our team approach can keep you moving!

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Health / Ortho Rhode Island

A Quick Guide to Total Knee Replacement Surgery

While there are many conditions that can result in the need for a total knee replacement, the most common is osteoarthritis. More than 600,000 knee replacements are performed each year in the US. Total knee replacement (TKR) surgery is one of the most successful procedures in all of medicine. According to the American Academy of […]

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