Starting School on the Right Foot
Returning to school can be a difficult transition for students after a summer of freedom. Changes in routine can be tough on children but it shouldn’t be hard on their feet. Many kids spend the summer in flip flops but when its time to head back to school, these casual sandals can lead to aches, pains and increase the risk of injury.
Children have growth plates in their heels that continue to develop into their teen years and flip flops lack the cushion or support that a foot needs. Repetitive stress from walking without cushion or support can be harmful and cause inflammation, pain and tenderness to the bone growth area.
Fortunately, this type of foot pain can usually be eliminated with stretching, ice, anti-inflammatory medications or shoe inserts. If your child is complaining of foot pain, schedule an appointment with my office.
Dr. Ruth Ann Cooper
Regenerative Medicine is using medical procedures that promote self-healing. Swift treatment for warts was approved by the FDA in late 2018. The procedure was developed in Scotland and has been used in the United Kingdom for several years. I have been using the Swift treatment for warts for several months. What is Swift and how does it work? Swift microwave is designed to promote your local immune response and allow your body to heal itself. Swift treatment results in a degree of localized tissue stress promoting a healing response, recruiting antibodies and stimulating a heat shock production. Swift treatment of warts has shown positive results for my patients. I have seen as many as twenty-three warts resolve as a result of the Swift treatment. No medication, no bandages and non-invasive. You can find out more on the Plantar Wart Therapy page on my website.
Dr. Ruth Ann Cooper
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