It's a Spring Thing! Healthy Tips for the New Season

Brown University Health Blog Team
March 13, 2023

To say New Englanders are ready for spring is an understatement. No matter what the winter is like, the first day of spring is always a welcome occasion. Many may find this season to be a motivator for change, as the sunshine...

Older women stretching

What is Fascia? Facts About Fascia and How it Might Be Causing Your Pain

Amanda Hanson, DPT, PT
March 10, 2026
You may have heard of plantar fasciitis, a painful condition that happens when the plantar fascia of the foot becomes inflamed. However, fascia runs all throughout our bodies and can become inflamed or irritated anywhere, not...
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Occupational Therapy for Fine Motor Skills: Enhancing Function and Independence

Joanne St. Laurent, OTR/L
February 3, 2026
Everyone uses fine motor skills and coordination to perform tasks every day, such as eating, dressing, writing, and other daily activities. These skills can become weakened or impaired, however, either by age, injury, or...
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Interval Walking: Health Benefits of the "Japanese Walking Method"

Brown University Health Blog Team
November 25, 2025
One of the latest exercise trends is known as the Japanese Walking Method and some studies show that it can have increased health benefits over steady-pace walking for exercise. Learn more about this exercise trend and how it...
Women golfing

Golf and Physical and Occupational Therapy: Improve Your Game and Prevent Injuries

Julie Valois, MPT, DPT, C-PS
March 27, 2025
Golf is known as a low to moderate intensity exercise, but it does put heavy demands on the body. The golf swing is a...
Women holding lower back from pain

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...

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...

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...

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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