Snowboarders: Be Sensible on the Slopes
Before hitting the slopes this winter, snowboarders should know they are more susceptible to foot and ankle injuries than skiers.
Snowboard boots are more flexible than ski boots which means midfoot and ankle sprains are more likely to occur because the boot’s flexibility allows for more impact at the tip of the toes.
Most foot and ankle specialists recommend that snowboarders wear stiffer boots to better protect the ankle and more firmly hold the foot in position.
Should you suffer a foot or ankle injury while playing a winter sport, seek emergency care and then follow-up 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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