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Living with pain in your hands, wrists, elbows, or shoulders can make doing what you love feel out of reach. Ortho Rhode Island’s team of upper extremity surgeons and specialists are leaders in …
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2/28/23
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Why is colon cancer screening important?
Colorectal cancer (cancer of the large intestine) is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States where it will likely cause over 50,000 …
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2/28/23
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Family Features
It may not be widely known that women face unique risk factors for stroke throughout their lifetime. Things like pregnancy, preeclampsia and chronic stress can increase the risk …
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2/28/23
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A new year, a new beginning.
With the arrival of 2023, many of us use this annual marker to stop and think about where we have been, and where we’re going. It’s a chance to …
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1/31/23
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METRO
If asked to name the No. 1 killer of women, many people might be excused for providing an incorrect answer. Various issues affect women’s health, and some issues garner more attention …
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1/31/23
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Ensuring body balance when performing activities, especially in standing, requires coupling of the opposite hand and foot: “The Opposite Hand and Foot Rule.”
During an …
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1/31/23
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How common is breast cancer?
In the United States, breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer in women after skin cancers and is the second most common cause of cancer death in women after …
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1/3/23
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Best resting posture for sleep involves maintaining the head and spine in neutral. When in the supine (horizontal) posture, neutral positioning of the spine is achieved when the ears are in …
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1/3/23
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When you’re trying to bounce back from bone, joint, or muscle pain, how you reach your goals is just as important as achieving them. The journey to recovery at Ortho Rhode Island is an …
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Ortho Rhode Island
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1/3/23
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Will I still be an athlete after a knee replacement? What will I be able to do? Will I be better or worse? How do I know what is best for me? People with active lifestyles …
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12/6/22
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Proper body mechanics is the single most important factor in avoiding physical injury when performing activities of daily living. Best body mechanics emphasizes neutral positioning of the head …
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12/6/22
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Even if the scar(s) you have right now aren’t bothering you or don’t seem to cause any issues, they can over time if left unchecked. Scars can put up to 2000 POUNDS of pressure, pull, and …
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12/6/22
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