#BetterFaster

This week, Dr. Mike Glassman, Physical Therapist at our Pawtucket clinic, sits with Dr. Michelle Collie to discuss football. Mike discusses his journey playing football, how he became a physical therapist, common football injuries, the importance of proper recovery, and shares his advice to students on the best way they can stay in shape during the off season.

This week, Dr. Michelle Collie sits with Dr. Aristides Cruz, pediatric orthopedic surgeon at University Orthopedics, to talk about pediatric injuries. Dr. Cruz discusses the most common injuries to look for during fall sports, shares tips on preventing overuse injuries and the importance of resting your injury, and leaves us with his advice on how to get the most out of your office visit.

This week, Dr. Michelle Collie sits with Dr. Ross Levine, professional kick boxer and physical therapist at Performance Physical Therapy, to talk about combat sports. Ross answers some trivia about combat sports, talks about the most common injuries, the importance of hydration, and the psychology behind training and fighting.

Dr. Michelle Collie sits with Dr. Eric Walsh, orthopedic surgeon at Ortho Rhode Island to talk about the hand and wrist. Dr. Walsh gives his insights on whether or not technology effects the musculoskeletal health of the hands, how ergonomics in the workplace can help your pain symptoms, and leaves his advice on how to take control of your hand and wrist symptoms.

This week, Dr. Michelle Collie sits with Nich Haber, founder of New England Distance. Nich shares how his passion for running and making a change began, the impact of this program on our communities youth, and discusses some of their upcoming events.

This week, Dr. Michelle Collie is joined by Adam Janik and Max Heller from the Brown Running Club. Max and Adam talk about their experiences with the running community, share some tips for cross training and injury prevention, and give advice to all high school and college runners.

Dr. Craig Eberson, orthopedic surgeon and chief of pediatric orthopedics at University Orthopedics, joins Dr. Michelle Collie to discuss Scoliosis. What are the best treatment options and when is surgery necessary?

This week, Dr. Michelle Collie sits with Dr. Eric Cohen, Orthopedic surgeon at University Orthopedics, to talk about hip and knee replacements. Dr. Cohen shares tips on how people can help minimize the risk of hip and knee osteoarthritis, top reasons patients end up in his office, and leaves us with his advice on treatment approaches that people should be aware of.

This week, Dr. Michelle Collie is joined by Kim Worrell, rowing coach for the Narraganset Boat Club. Kim shares her advice on training both on and off the water, how to stay in shape during the off season, good nutrition habits to integrate into your t...

This week, Dr. Michelle Collie is joined by Kim Worrell, rowing coach for the Narraganset Boat Club. Kim shares her advice on training both on and off the water, how to stay in shape during the off season, good nutrition habits to integrate into your training, and her tips on how to get started if you’re interested in rowing.