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SUSAN R. CARTER, M.D. Director of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Diplomat American Board of Ophthalmology Fellow American Society Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons Former Professor at the University of California at San Francisco With over 15 years of cosmetic and reconstructive experience Restore Your Natural Beauty 65 Mountain Blvd. Ext. Warren, NJ 07059 In the Warren Medical Center Across from the ACME COSMETIC EYELID ENHANCEMENTS BOTOX JUVEDERM RESTYLANE RECONSTRUCTIVE EYELID SURGERY LIKE us on Facebook CALL FOR YOUR CONSULTATION TODAY (732) 356-6200 www.The-Eye-Center.com TIPS TO PREVENT SPRING SPORTS INJURIES By: Dr. Jyotsna Thapar Ankle & Foot Specialist of NJ, LLC The Watchung Hills Regional Warriors have full spring sports sea- sons, fitting in baseball, basketball, football, ice hockey, lacrosse, soc- cer and volleyball. We are sure this keeps the athletic department on their toes, but it’s great that so many students can participate. Seasonal recreational programs mean many offering for adults as well, and that’s great, too – unless you are among the unlucky ones that fall victim to sports injuries. Most common injuries are those that involve soft tissues, such as muscle strains, ligament sprains, bruises and cuts, and tendinitis or plantar fasciitis. However, it is not uncommon for fractured bones to show up, too. Here are four tips for keeping feet safe during sports par- ticipation: 1. Warm up before you practice or play. Many injuries are caused by cold muscles and tendons that are too stiff to do what you require of them. A few jumping jacks or a short jog can get your circulation going and warm them up. 2. Stretch before and after activi- ty. Once you’ve warmed up, perform some dynamic stretch- es to get soft tissues loosened up for action. Then, after the meet or practice, spend some time doing longer static stretches to relax the tendons and muscles so they don’t stiff- en up after their exertions. 3. Wear the right shoes. By right, we mean right for your sport and for your feet. Shoes are designed for the specific move- ment of your sport and for trac- tion and stability. This is all good, but if they don’t fit or support your particular arch style correctly, your risk for injury is higher. 4. Focus on technique. There is a right way and a wrong way to slide into a base or to turn or twist your feet during a golf swing. A good coach will be just as concerned about safety and proper technique as he or she is about following the rules or winning the games. At Ankle and Foot Specialist of New Jersey, we want our Warren , NJ neighbors to stay safe while having fun. That’s why it may be important to have us examine you before starting a season, to make sure there are no foot or gait prob- lems that would make you more vulnerable, and to give you stretch- ing and shoe-fitting tips. Please call our office at 732-356-FOOT (3668) to set up a visit, or use our online form to schedule. Once you know your feet are good to go, you’ll have even more fun enjoying your favorite sport! Sophia Chadda, D.D.S. Periodontics, Including Dental Implants DIPLOMATE, AMERICAN BOARD OF PERIODONTOLOGY Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology Assistant Professor of Periodontics, RSDM PERIODONTICS, INCLUDING DENTAL IMPLANTS • Specialized treatment of gum/ periodontal disease • Prevention • Dental Implants • Cosmetic gum treatment • Laser treatment • Regenerative treatment 41 Stonehouse Road Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 908-626-0333 Visit us at: www.drsophiachadda.com OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT New Jersey Specialty Permit Number 5246 at “Dr. Sophia Chadda ”