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Working out While Working: How to Exercise From your Desk

Many of us spend our weekdays working long hours hunched at a desk, causing our health to take a serious hit. Due to the long hours, poor posture, and little to no physical activity our physical and mental wellbeing could be jeopardized. This can cause issues such as back pain or spinal injuries. Fortunately, there […]

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Joint Health / Ortho Rhode Island

How the Aging Process Contributes to Joint Pain

Growing older has a significant impact on bones and joints, especially within the hands and wrists. There is a significant increase in men and women seeking arthritis treatment as they age. Here are 3 ways the natural aging process can contribute to joint pains. Decrease in Cartilage Cartilage is the slippery substance that protects the […]

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Rotator Cuff Surgery / Ortho Rhode Island

Rotator Cuff Surgery: How to Alleviate Pain

The rotator cuff is made up of four muscles and associated tendons which work together to keep the shoulder joint in the socket and enable movement in multiple directions. Injuries to the rotator cuff can range from minor strains requiring physical therapy, to major tears in need of surgical repair. Here are a few tips […]

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Back Pain / Tracy Durand

Craniosacral Therapy, and how it could benefit you

The cerebral spinal fluid travels throughout the brain and spinal cord in a rhythmic wave type movement at a rate of 10 to 14 cycles per minute

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Uncategorized / Mike Lopes

How to Build a Home Gym

How to build a home gym, no matter what the budget.

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Exercise / Ortho Rhode Island

4 Heart Healthy Fitness Tips

Some people may think getting into heart healthy shape means treacherous exercise, but being heart-healthy can actually be quite fun! The heart-healthy benefits of exercise don’t require a huge commitment and long hours in the gym. In honor of February being American Heart Health Month, here are 4 fitness tips to get your heart healthy […]

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Uncategorized / Ortho Rhode Island

The Perfect Guacamole That Won’t Kill Your Diet

As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, there is only one thing more important than who wins the game. And that is, who is making the guacamole dip for the party? 

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Exercise / Ortho Rhode Island

4 Tips for Healthier Joints

As you age, your joints will sustain a significant amount of wear and tear. Sustaining pain-free joints will require practicing good joint preservation techniques. Here are a few tips that can help treat joint pains as you age. Use To avoid pain, don’t overextend or place your joints in stressful positions. Instead, flex your joints […]

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Uncategorized / Kyle Anderson

How To Stay Productive During the Gym Rush

Ankle mobility is a very important part of all lower body exercises and daily movements. Whether it is performing a squat at the gym, or climbing a flight of stairs, ankle motion is crucial in keeping the ankle and knee healthy.

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