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Surgery / Ortho Rhode Island

What is Arthroscopic Surgery?

Are you in need of arthroscopic surgery put not sure what the process is like? Here’s a look at just how this technique is performed. Arthroscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgery that is used in place of open surgery on joints. The process is performed by inserting a small metal tube into the joint. […]

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Back Pain / Ortho Rhode Island

Tips for Shoveling Snow with Arthritis

Those who suffer from arthritis often dread the winter months. Not only are the roads and walkways slippery, there are still the outdoor chores to do such as shoveling snow. To help you survive the winter months –without getting buried beneath the snow, here are three tips to help make the task of shoveling snow […]

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Back Pain / Ortho Rhode Island

The Early History of Spine Surgery:

The evolution of spinal surgery has revolved around the following three basic surgical goals: (i) decompression, (ii) stabilization, and (iii) deformity correction. Although the main advances of spine surgery occurred in the 19th and 20th centuries, their roots actually go back several thousand years.

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Hip / Dr. Anthony Deluise

My knee is what hurts, so why is my physical therapist so focused on my hip?

It is important to remember that the goal of all physical therapy treatments is to treat the cause of the injury/dysfunction rather than merely treating the symptoms. Your therapist will always focus on seeing the “big picture” and work to improve the entire kinetic chain to help you to achieve your best results possible. 

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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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Health / Ortho Rhode Island

Foods That Help You Fight Diabetes

  The decisions that you make at the grocery store impact far more than just your weekly menu. The foods that you eat affect your health and wellness as well. Eating too much of one thing and not enough of another can result in some serious health-related issues. The flip side of this, of course, […]

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Uncategorized / Mike Lopes

Ways to Not Overindulge During this Holiday Season

If you’re like me, starting around Thanksgiving it becomes very difficult to celebrate the holidays without overindulging and gaining weight.  So here are a few ways to help you manage your way through the holiday season without packing on those extra pounds. 

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