Custom made biomechanical orthotics are designed

RuthAnn.Cooper — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:55:40 +0000

to reduce or eliminate foot pain by restoring your natural gait, balance and posture. If Dr Cooper prescribes custom orthotics, she will start by taking an impression of your feet while holding your foot in the ideal functioning position. Hand crafted orthotics will then be fabricated from your foot impressions. Dr Cooper prescribes the finest custom orthotics available which are fabricated by Northwest Podiatric Lab in Blaine, Washington.

These orthotics are made with advanced graphite composite configuration. Composites allow a lighter, stronger and significantly thinner orthotic which virtually eliminates shoe fit problems because of their decrased bulk. Many other labs continue to use 30 year old plastics technology that rely on simple thickness for strength.

While most health insurance companies will pay for only one pair of orthotics, there are additional options for those of us who take our foot health seriously. It is very convenient to have a second pair of orthotics to eliminate having to remove and insert our orthotics every time we change our shoes. Additionally, Dr Cooper can prescribe custom made orthotics for professional and competitive athletes for high impact athletic use in running, basketball, tennis, soccer, aerobics, hiking, golf, skiing, skating and cycling.

In addition to functional orthotics, Dr Cooper frequently prescribes accomodative orthotics for such conditions as diabetes, geriatrics, rheumatoid arthritis and chronic foot disorders.

Dr Cooper’s preferred method of treatment is to to first address and treat the symptoms of the foot/ankle disorder and then prevent a re-occurrence of the foot/ankle ailment with custom made biomechanical orthotics.

20 years in practice

Cooper Ruth Ann DPM — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:14:31 +0000

Dr Cooper celebrated her 20th year in practice in 2009. She began practicing in the Eastgate area of Cincinnati in 1989. She opened her solo practice in 1994. Dr Cooper wishes to express her gratitude to the many patients and physicians who have referred new patients to her. If you have been treated by Dr Cooper, you would most likely agree that practicing podiatric medicine is “her calling” and that she thoroughly enjoys her work with her patients and her staff. 2009 was Dr Cooper’s busiest year ever in the surgical suite even though it is her practice to treat with conservative care and to perform surgery only as a last resort. She performed more Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) treatment for plantar fasciitis in 2009 than in any previous year, as well. Those who suffer from plantar fasciitis are excited about ESWT because it has been extremely successful for Dr Cooper’s patients and the patient is able to return to work the very next day after the procedure. Thank you for visiting our website.