To reduce inflammation and the resulting swelling and pain, injured tissue needs to be properly treated. The earlier you start treatment, the better. Initial treatment for acute inflammation in the foot or ankle consists of RICE therapy: 1  Rest: Stay off the foot or ankle. 2  Ice: Apply an ice pack to the injured area, placing a thin towel between the ice and the skin. 3  Compression: An elastic wrap should be used to control swelling.
10 feminist books to read after you've gotten through the classics. Literature has always been the foundation of the feminist movement. Since the 18th century, when Mary Wollstonecraft wrote A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, women have used print to spread knowledge and awareness, and promote feminist ideas.
Main Menu. Four Waves of Feminism. This piece was originally published in the Fall 2008 issue of Pacific magazine. Martha Rampton is a professor of history and director of the Center for Gender Equity at Pacific University. Her specialty is the early medieval period with an emphasis on social history and the activities and roles of women.