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Sportsdoc · 2006-08-28 04:24:21 pm

My wife and I just relocated to the capital district and I want to introduce myself to the HMRRC. I'm a licensed D.C. who is a fully certified Active Release Techniques (A.R.T.) doc. I have extensive experience in treating overuse injuries and working with world class athletes. Active Release is the only soft tissue technique with a medical patent and is being used in a wide array of settings, from pro sports teams to on-site corporate wellness plans. A.R.T. focuses on the mechanics of an injury and truly utilizes the form determines function philosophy. I routinely treat conditions such as plantar fascitis, ITB syndrome, meniscal injuries, carpal tunnel, rotator cuff problems, sciatica, hamstring strains, tarsal tunnel and others. For more information about A.R.T. go to www.activerelease.com. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have about an injury or A.R.T.

Yours in good health,

Keith Donato, D.C., Certified A.R.T. provider
70 Railroad Place, Suite 101A
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

518.580.1233 office
518.538.8200 mobile

kdonatodc@aol.com

twit · 2006-08-28 06:32:39 pm

Hi Sportsdoc,
Welcome to the capital district and HMRRC. Will you be joining us on the roads and trails?

Since you've posted, I'd like to ask your opinion about an earlier post of mine regarding capsulitis in my feet. I'm not sure if this is something that would lend itself to your A.R.T techniques or not. I suspect not, but I'd like to hear your thoughts.

I am a long time runner who, prior to this past fall, had never experienced the condition I described. However, my podiatrist showed me ex-rays of both of my feet and said that due to the closeness of the bones of my 2nd and 3rd toes, I was likely to be susceptible to this condition from here on out.

He suggested a cortisone shot, which I agreed to, and this had a good effect for several months, but now the problem has returned. I'm wondering if you think there is a long-term solution (short of surgery) to this problem, or if I am doomed to chronic pain in this area.

Thanks much,
Tom

SumoRunner · 2006-08-28 08:10:20 pm

Cortisone shots are never a good answer. I suspect a Chiro. will tell you this too but my estimation is you can't fix a mechanical imbalance with a chemical.

I had PF once and got one shot for it. It worked for a couple weeks while I was waiting for the orthotics (back when they took a plaster cast and sent it out to be made) but the PF started to come right back. Only after I could run with the orthotics did it subside and even then it was a couple months before it was totally gone. That was 1987. The PF never came back unless I tried to go without those shoe inserts for a week or two. I got new ones in 2004, y'know, just because. I'll probably have to go replacing those in 2021.

So Keith, where'd you come from? What's your sports background? Have you met any of the other local D.C.s in the HMRRC?

Sportsdoc · 2006-08-29 06:16:28 am

Good morning! Regarding the question of capsulitis: Because the condition is brought on by inflammation initially and then becomes an issue of scar tissue formation that restricts normal motion and function, A.R.T. is an effective treatment. The scar tissue and adhesions that form in the capsule are subsequent to issues with the surrounding tendons, treatment focuses on restoring normal length to the structures and mechanics to the foot. Any condition that is initiated mechanically is up the Active Release alley. Cortisone and other medicated approaches, while palliative initially, do not address the biomechanical issues. The hope is to get rid of this thing or at least manage it away from a surgical progression, and get on with what we love doing. Give me a call if you'd like to discuss this further.
And I absolutely look forward to getting out on the trails and reintroducing myself to the upstate region.

Yours in good health,

Keith Donato, D.C., Certified A.R.T. provider
70 Railroad Place Suite 101A
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

518.580.1233 office
518.538.8200 mobile

kdonatodc@aol.com

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Effective treatments for runners and overuse conditions

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	HMRRC Forum Index User list Search Register Login You are not logged in. The message board requires you to register and then login. Pages: 1 Index » Injuries » Effective treatments for runners and overuse conditions #1 2006-08-28 04:24:21 pm Sportsdoc New member Registered: 2006-08-28 Posts: 5 Effective treatments for runners and overuse conditions My wife and I just relocated to the capital district and I want to introduce myself to the HMRRC. I'm a licensed D.C. who is a fully certified Active Release Techniques (A.R.T.) doc. I have extensive experience in treating overuse injuries and working with world class athletes. Active Release is the only soft tissue technique with a medical patent and is being used in a wide array of settings, from pro sports teams to on-site corporate wellness plans. A.R.T. focuses on the mechanics of an injury and truly utilizes the form determines function philosophy. I routinely treat conditions such as plantar fascitis, ITB syndrome, meniscal injuries, carpal tunnel, rotator cuff problems, sciatica, hamstring strains, tarsal tunnel and others. For more information about A.R.T. go to www.activerelease.com. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have about an injury or A.R.T. Yours in good health, Keith Donato, D.C., Certified A.R.T. provider 70 Railroad Place, Suite 101A Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 518.580.1233 office 518.538.8200 mobile kdonatodc@aol.com Offline #2 2006-08-28 06:32:39 pm twit Member From: Scotia Registered: 2006-01-25 Posts: 124 Re: Effective treatments for runners and overuse conditions Hi Sportsdoc, Welcome to the capital district and HMRRC. Will you be joining us on the roads and trails? Since you've posted, I'd like to ask your opinion about an earlier post of mine regarding capsulitis in my feet. I'm not sure if this is something that would lend itself to your A.R.T techniques or not. I suspect not, but I'd like to hear your thoughts. I am a long time runner who, prior to this past fall, had never experienced the condition I described. However, my podiatrist showed me ex-rays of both of my feet and said that due to the closeness of the bones of my 2nd and 3rd toes, I was likely to be susceptible to this condition from here on out. He suggested a cortisone shot, which I agreed to, and this had a good effect for several months, but now the problem has returned. I'm wondering if you think there is a long-term solution (short of surgery) to this problem, or if I am doomed to chronic pain in this area. Thanks much, Tom Offline #3 2006-08-28 08:10:20 pm SumoRunner Member From: Latham Registered: 2006-01-23 Posts: 340 Website Re: Effective treatments for runners and overuse conditions Cortisone shots are never a good answer. I suspect a Chiro. will tell you this too but my estimation is you can't fix a mechanical imbalance with a chemical. I had PF once and got one shot for it. It worked for a couple weeks while I was waiting for the orthotics (back when they took a plaster cast and sent it out to be made) but the PF started to come right back. Only after I could run with the orthotics did it subside and even then it was a couple months before it was totally gone. That was 1987. The PF never came back unless I tried to go without those shoe inserts for a week or two. I got new ones in 2004, y'know, just because. I'll probably have to go replacing those in 2021. So Keith, where'd you come from? What's your sports background? Have you met any of the other local D.C.s in the HMRRC? Offline #4 2006-08-29 06:16:28 am Sportsdoc New member Registered: 2006-08-28 Posts: 5 Re: Effective treatments for runners and overuse conditions Good morning! Regarding the question of capsulitis: Because the condition is brought on by inflammation initially and then becomes an issue of scar tissue formation that restricts normal motion and function, A.R.T. is an effective treatment. The scar tissue and adhesions that form in the capsule are subsequent to issues with the surrounding tendons, treatment focuses on restoring normal length to the structures and mechanics to the foot. Any condition that is initiated mechanically is up the Active Release alley. Cortisone and other medicated approaches, while palliative initially, do not address the biomechanical issues. The hope is to get rid of this thing or at least manage it away from a surgical progression, and get on with what we love doing. Give me a call if you'd like to discuss this further. And I absolutely look forward to getting out on the trails and reintroducing myself to the upstate region. Yours in good health, Keith Donato, D.C., Certified A.R.T. provider 70 Railroad Place Suite 101A Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 518.580.1233 office 518.538.8200 mobile kdonatodc@aol.com Offline Pages: 1 Index » Injuries » Effective treatments for runners and overuse conditions Board footer Jump to Powered by PunBB © Copyright 2002–2005 Rickard Andersson