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Back Pain / Ortho Rhode Island

How to Prevent Neck Strain at Work

  Unfortunately, neck pain is common –and can affect anyone.  Neck and back pain affect all age groups. The number of 16 to 24-year-olds who now say they suffer from back and neck pain has risen by 60 percent, with many experts believing that mobile devices are to blame. Neck pain is often due to […]

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Uncategorized / Dr. Philippe Cote

A DIFFERENT SHADE OF GREY

My wife and I are currently travelling with some dear friends through what were formerly Eastern Block countries under the sphere of influence (thumb) of the former Soviet Union. We started our sojourn in Romania, and have travelled up the Danube with stops and visits in Bulgaria, Serbia, and Croatia. I am writing this in my hotel room in Budapest, Hungary.
Why here? Well, for one thing……

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Joint Health / Ortho Rhode Island

How Physical Therapy Can Help After Surgery

Physical therapy can help to facilitate healing after surgery. Physical therapy is an important part of post-surgery recovery – especially for those who have had surgery for an orthopedic injury, where physical therapy is often necessary in order to return to the sport or previous level of activity. Physical therapy involves using a specific therapy, […]

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Uncategorized / Ryan Correia

What is Tapering???

 Many types of athletes utilize tapering. However, athletes who participate in sports such as track and field, weightlifting and other individual sports seem to utilize tapering more often than team sports athletes. This is because tapering is difficult to implement and really unnecessary over a long competition season.  Also, tapering can only be utilized for short periods of time. 

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Surgery Consultation / Ortho Rhode Island

What Is Wrist Reconstruction Surgery?

Wrist reconstruction surgery is often used to correct deformities that are caused by arthritis. Wrist reconstruction surgery is sometimes required after a traumatic injury, or to correct an abnormality –such as one that’s caused by rheumatoid arthritis. An estimated seven out of ten people with rheumatoid arthritis develop problems with their joints, bones, and other […]

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Back Pain / Ortho Rhode Island

How to Stay Active with Back Pain

Staying active can help to relieve certain types of back pain. Back pain can be frustrating and debilitating, and is something that affects both young and old alike. Whether you are recovering from surgery or experiencing back pain, your natural response may be to rest. But while rest is recommended in some cases, it isn’t […]

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Uncategorized / Ken Furcolo

Nutrition and Hydration for the Long Run and Endurance Events

Long runs and endurance events warrant special consideration with both nutrition and hydration.  Hydration and nutrition are an important part of optimum performance with exercise but especially as the weather gets warmer and with exercise that lasts more than 60 minutes. …… With these basic recommendations, proper training techniques and acclimatization to warm weather exercising in the heat for healthy individuals can be safe and rewarding.

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ACL / Ortho Rhode Island

What Is the Difference Between an ACL Tear and an MCL Tear?

The ACL is an important ligament that helps to stabilize the knee. While no one wants to hear that they have a torn ligament in the knee, it’s important to realize that torn ligaments can vary considerably in terms of severity –and recovery time. ACL and MCL tears are two common types of injury. For […]

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MRI / Ortho Rhode Island

What to Expect in an MRI Exam

An MRI scan is a safe way to diagnose musculoskeletal injuries. A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is a safe and painless procedure that’s used to diagnose a condition and in some cases to monitor recovery. Do you have a scheduled MRI coming up? At Blackstone Orthopedics, high quality care is our main focus. We […]

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