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The Benefits of Strength Training for Musculoskeletal Health

Jason LePage, PT, DPT
May 13, 2025
Strength training, also called resistance training, involves working your muscles against external resistance, such as weights or even your own body weight. This helps your body become stronger and better at performing...
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Gluteus Medius Tears: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Ramin R. Tabaddor, MD
February 21, 2025
Do you suffer from chronic low back pain, or pain deep in the buttocks when sitting or standing for too long? Have...
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Patient Mobilization: Why You Need to Keep Moving in the Hospital

Heidi Kissane, PT, DPT, and Joanne Knowles, MS, OTR/L
February 13, 2025
There are a lot of benefits to knowing when to rest. But surprisingly, for many patients in the hospital, getting up and...
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Medal-Worthy Tips for the Olympian in All of Us!

Braidy Shambaugh, DO
January 30, 2025

Whether you are a figure skater attempting a triple axel-triple toe combination in the Winter Olympics, or a novice...

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Six Tips to Help You Stay Safe and Out of the Emergency Department This Winter

David P. Curley, MD
December 13, 2024

Winter weather fills the emergency department with unexpected, and often tragic, injuries. As an emergency physician, I...

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What’s Good for Your Heart is Good for Your Brain

Brown University Health Blog Team
December 8, 2024

If you follow health news, you know there are plenty of articles and tips about how to be heart-healthy. That’s...

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Repetitive Strain Injury: Types, Causes and How to Treat Them

Stephen E. Marcaccio, MD
November 26, 2024
A repetitive strain injury (RSI), sometimes called repetitive “stress” injury, affects muscles, tendons and nerves that...
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Topics of Interest

5K Training Guide and How To Get Ready in 6 Weeks

Brown University Health Blog Team
September 25, 2019

Thinking about signing up for a 5K this fall? This six week training guide can help you cross the finish line without...

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What is Plantar Fasciitis? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Raymond Y. Hsu, MD
November 29, 2023

Our feet help us stand, get from place to place, run, jump, dance and more. That activity relies on a network of bones...

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Top 10 Tips to Exercise -- at Any Age

Eric M. Cohen, MD
January 8, 2018

Exercise can often be a scary word for many people, especially for adults who have not made personal fitness a priority...

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Upcoming Events & Recent News

May
27
2025

Adult CPR and AED Class

Join the Brown University Health Community Health Institute for a CPR class that will teach you how to operate an AED machine.Bystander CPR can save a life while awaiting rescue services.Register The cost ...
May
31
2025

Free Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose Screenings

Join the Brown University Community Health Institute for a free blood pressure and blood glucose screening. These screenings support early detection, diagnosis, and treatment. Don’t miss this opportunity for a quick and important check ...
May
31
2025

Free Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose Screenings

Join the Brown University Community Health Institute for a free blood pressure and blood glucose screening. These screenings support early detection, diagnosis, and treatment. Don’t miss this opportunity for a quick and important check ...