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Hip / Nicholas Brady

Hip Fracture After a Fall: The 48-Hour Survival Guide for Families

It’s the phone call every family dreads: a fall, sudden groin/hip pain, and an ER visit that ends with two words—hip fracture. In older adults, this isn’t “just a broken bone.” It’s a medical crossroads, and time matters. When someone is stuck in bed, the body can decline fast. You’re not only treating the fracture—you’re trying to prevent the “Big Five” complications of immobility: blood clots, pneumonia, delirium (sudden confusion), pressure sores, and rapid muscle loss.

Hand/Wrist / Travis Blood

Five Misconceptions About Repetitive Strain Injuries

Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, and tennis elbow are some of the most commonly treated orthopedic conditions — and also some of the most misunderstood. RSIs affect office workers, athletes, musicians, healthcare professionals, and anyone whose daily activities involve repeated motions…

Ankle & Foot / James McCormick

When It Comes to Your Foot and Ankle, Beware of Ice!

Freshly fallen snow can be beautiful and serene, but with it often comes ice. This poses a real risk of injury from both falls and the strain of maintaining balance.

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Exercise / Ellen Girouard

HYROX Explained: The Race That Will Transform How You Move

If you’ve spent any time in fitness circles lately, you’ve probably seen HYROX popping up on Instagram reels, in gyms, and across social media. It’s a fitness race that blends endurance, strength, and functional movement into a single, scalable challenge.

Recently, a friend frantically texted me asking about…

Knee / Amanda Sieck

No ACL, No Problem? Lindsey Vonn and the 2026 Winter Olympics

Lindsey Vonn is an American alpine ski racer who has competed in downhill, super-G, giant slalom, and combined events. She won a gold medal in the 2010 Olympics for downhill – a first for an American woman. She has won 84 World Cup races in her career – she is considered…

Interesting / Lori Wheeler

Why “Thank You” Is Still the Most Powerful Thing You Can Say

In leadership and in life, we obsess over strategy, communication, and motivation. But one timeless practice still outperforms them all: saying thank you!

Hand Therapy / Elizabeth O'Brien

Hand Stuck After Surgery or Injury? How Casting Can Get You Moving Again

Hand stiffness is a common challenge following injury, surgery, or prolonged immobilization. Restricted movement can significantly impact daily activities and delay the return to work and meaningful occupations. Even a small injury will affect the entire hand, and each hand responds differently. Overloading healing tissue will lead to more inflammation, further contributing to joint stiffness and soft tissue restrictions. An individualized…

Sports Medicine / Dr. Keith Monchik

Patient Success Story: How Serge Went from a Hamstring Injury to Triumph in Paris

To overcome the sudden loss of mobility caused by a severe hamstring injury, lifelong runner Serge turned to sports medicine care at Ortho Rhode Island. What began as a single misstep during a training run quickly became an injury that disrupted his independence, daily routine, and ability to run

Joint Health / Peter Pizzarello

Pain Variations Following Total Knee Replacements: What to Know

Different pain levels after knee replacement are normal and do not predict the final outcome. Most patients see steady improvement over weeks to months, especially with consistent rehabilitation and good communication with their care team. If you…

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