Back Pain / Ortho Rhode Island
How Cell Phone Use Impacts Our Neck over Time
We gain much from using technology on a daily basis, but sometimes, there are situations where –in addition to the benefits of technology, there are also some risks and dangers that can come along with it. The use of a cell phone is one of these health hazards. While cell phones are practically a necessity […]
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Hand Therapy / Michelle Choquette
Does having cold hands really mean you have a warm heart?
Raynaud’s phenomenon is a disorder of the small blood vessels in the extremities, mainly the fingers and toes that cause the blood vessels to narrow (vasospasm) and restrict blood flow when the body is exposed to cold temperatures. The affected digits turn white as blood flow is cut-off, and the resulting lack of oxygen can cause the fingers to turn to a bluish color.
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Ankle & Foot / Ortho Rhode Island
Common Foot Injuries in Athletes
For athletes, foot and ankle injuries are relatively common. Increased competition and athletes pushing themselves to the limit are thought to be behind the increasing number of sports-related foot and ankle injuries today. In fact, according to studies by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), twenty-five percent of athletic injuries were foot and ankle-related. […]
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