What causes pain as people age? Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of pain as people age . It occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the bones in the joints wears down. Other common causes of chronic pain in...
Beach season is upon us, and many Rhode Islanders are looking forward to enjoying all that the Ocean State has to offer. However, it's important to avoid injury while open water swimming. Every summer, orthopedic physicians...
In the United States, 54 million people are living with arthritis , according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . For those with arthritis, one in four will experience severe joint pain. That joint pain and...
What is Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition that progresses slowly and worsens with age. With 90,000 new diagnoses each year, Parkinson’s disease is a common movement disorder that currently...
An ACL injury is one of the most common knee injuries, and among the best known in sports. We hear the term often, but...
Are you planning to have joint replacement surgery (hip or knee)? If so, here are five important steps you can take...
To say New Englanders are ready for spring is an understatement. No matter what the winter is like, the first day of...
The arrival of Daylight Savings Time (DST) gives us more daylight! But along with that is the time change. We all have a...
What is integrative therapy? Integrative therapy is a patient-centered approach to care that provides holistic methods...
How often do you think about your feet? It’s easy to ignore those amazing appendages that do a lot of work every day...
Thinking about signing up for a 5K this fall? This six week training guide can help you cross the finish line without...
Our feet help us stand, get from place to place, run, jump, dance and more. That activity relies on a network of bones...
Exercise can often be a scary word for many people, especially for adults who have not made personal fitness a priority...
As we age, there are many changes to our musculoskeletal system. Some of the effects of aging can be delayed or...
The benefits of exercise for older adults are well known. One option is a stationary bike, which is well suited for...
