Conservative Treatment Options for Ankle Pain and Swelling
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25 August 2022
Ankle pain and swelling can be caused by degenerative joint conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, injuries, standing on your feet all day, and even poor circulation. Before your doctor recommends a treatment protocol, you will need a comprehensive podiatry examination. After your examination, which may include x-rays, a podiatrist (a doctor specializing in foot and ankle conditions) will recommend a treatment plan that may include the following interventions.
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A Psychiatrist's Role In A Child's Life
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18 July 2022
Eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorders can all be treated through psychiatry appointments. A child psychiatrist treats a range of behavioral disorders that young children and adolescents exhibit.
Find out how this type of therapy can be beneficial to your loved one.
An Initial Session
It isn't easy to open up about what is troubling a child. A young child may not even be able to vocalize what is truly bothering them.
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Don't Make These Birth Control Mistakes
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17 June 2022
Birth control is incredibly common. Even though many people use birth control, it is quite common for people to not necessarily know how it works. This can lead to many questions about medication options and hormones.
Are you uncertain if birth control is right for you? These are some of the mistakes people make. Knowing them can be helpful so that you can make the best choice for your body.
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How Does Contingency Management Work As An Addiction Treatment Program?
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16 May 2022
If you are struggling to control an addiction, then you can consider trying new treatment programs. For example, a contingency management treatment might help you modify and control your addictive behavior and habits.
How does contingency management work in this context? How might it help you?
What Is A Contingency Management Treatment?
Contingency management uses rewards to help people keep their addictions under control. These programs use positive reinforcement to reward positive behavior and, sometimes, to give a consequence to negative behavior.
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