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...

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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...
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A Fresh Start: Create a Workout Routine that Works For You

Julie Valois, MPT, DPT, C-PS
December 28, 2023

The start of a new year is a good time to reflect on what you have learned, and what you could be doing differently. If...

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Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain: An Alternative to Opioids

Brown University Health Rehabilitation Services
December 27, 2023

Did you know that from 2014 to 2015 Rhode Island was one of five states with the highest rates of opioid-related...

Cardiac Rehab: Reverse the Progression of Heart Disease

Wen-Chih "Hank" Wu, MD
December 20, 2023

For people diagnosed with coronary heart disease, the Dean Ornish Cardiac Rehabilitation Program has been shown to stop...

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Joint Replacement and the Rise in Revision Surgery

Valentin Antoci, MD, PhD
December 18, 2023

Total joint replacement is one of the most cost effective and successful surgeries in medicine. But even though total...

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How Fitness Trackers Can Help You Manage Your Health

Brown University Health Blog Team
December 12, 2023

Thinking about getting a fitness tracker to help you manage your health? There are plenty of benefits to using a fitness...

Snowboarding and Skiing Injuries and How to Avoid Them

Michael Staebler, MD
December 9, 2023

Every year, hundreds of skiers and snowboarders are injured in accidents on the slopes. January is National Ski Safety...

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