Publications by Professor Rothbart
Professor Rothbart is published in the following renowned medical journals:


American Journal Pain Management

Journal Bodywork & Movement Therapy

Italian Journal Sports Medicine


Journal Manipulative Physiological Therapeutics

Journal American Podiatric Medical Association


Biomechanics


Journal of Orthodontics


Podiatry Review



Known as the father of chronic pain elimination, Professor Rothbart has been published in leading medical journals worldwide, including:

  • Journal American Podiatric Medical Association (formerly Journal American Podiatric Association)
  • Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
  • Italian Journal of Sports Medicine
  • Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
  • Pain Management (formerly American Journal Pain Management)
  • Biomechanics
  • Journal of Orthodontics
  • Il Podologo
  • Podiatry Review (formerly Chiropody Review)


Professor Rothbart has spent 40 years studying and publishing on chronic pain issues, particularly related to feet, knees, hips, back, neck and jaw pain.  Below is an abbreviated list of his publications.


Knee Pain

   Rothbart BA, Esterbrook L, 1988. Excessive Pronation: A Major Biomechanical Determinant in the Development of Chondromalacia and Pelvic Lists. Journal Manipulative Physiologic Therapeutics 11(5): 373-379.

   Rothbart BA, Yerratt M. 1994 An Innovative Mechanical Approach to Treating Chronic Knee Pain: A BioImplosion Model. The Pain Practitioner (formerly American Journal of Pain Management) 4(3): 13-18.


Hip Pain and Low Back Pain

   Rothbart BA, Liley P, Hansen, el al 1995.  Resolving Chronic Low Back Pain. The Foot Connection.  The Pain Practitioner (formerly American Journal of Pain Management) 5(3): 84-89

   Rothbart BA, Hansen K, et al 1995. Resolving Low Back Pain. Treat the Foot. Rennes University of Medicine, Medical Archives, Rennes France (OnLine April 8, 1995).


Previously unknown foot structure and a novel approach in treating it

   Rothbart BA, 2002. Medial Column Foot Systems: An Innovative Tool for Improving Posture. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies (6)1:37-46

   Rothbart BA 2004 Una teoria sul Primo Metatarso Supinato. il Podologo in Medicina, (28): 28-32, luglio agosto.

   Rothbart BA 2004 Part I - Medial Column Foot Systems: An Innovative Tool for Improving Posture. Podiatry Review (formerly Chiropody Review), Vol 61(1):20-23  

   Rothbart BA 2004 Part II - Medial Column Foot Systems: An Innovative Tool for Improving Posture. Podiatry Review (formerly Chiropody Review), Vol 61(2):20-23 

   Rothbart BA. 2003 Etiology of Foot Hyperpronation - An Embryological Perspective. The Rothbart Foot Structure. British Journal of Osteopathy, Vol 26, pp 16-17

   Rothbart BA. 2002  Etiology of Foot Hyperpronation - An Embryological Perspective.  ChiroZine (Chiro Org News), Published OnLine - May 7, 2002.

   Rothbart BA, Penzabene LF 2009.  Forever Free From Chronic Pain. Happy About Publishers, California USA.


Differences between Rothbarts Foot and Morton's Foot

   Rothbart BA. 2009 Morton's Foot vs Rothbart's Foot. Are They the Same?  Podiatry Review, Vol 66(3):6-9.


Scoliosis

   Rothbart BA 2006. Asymmetrical Pronation Patterns linked to Thoracic Curves. Biomechanics - The Foot Blog. PICOMM/PIJ Editors, Oct.


Change in Muscle Function linked to Postural Distortions

   Rothbart BA 2004. Pressure Plate Analysis of the Medial Column Foot Insole. A Statistical Study. Online Journal of Sports Medicine (Italian), November Issue.

   Rothbart BA 2005. Tactile therapy shifts patients towards equilibrium. Biomechanics.  Vol XII, No 10:61-68.


Concept of Proprioceptive Insoles

   Rothbart BA 2001.  Podiatry Perspective. Journal Bodywork and Movement Therapies Vol 5(4):243-244.

   Rothbart BA 2005.  Proprioceptive Insoles. From a Podiatric Point of View. Health and Healing Wisdom (Price-Pottinger Nutrition Foundation Journal) Vol 29(3):11.


Functional Leg Length Differences

   Rothbart BA 2006. Relationship of Functional Leg-Length Discrepancy to Abnormal Pronation. Journal American Podiatric Medical Association;96(6):499-507


Changes in Occlusion (bite) and stress patterns in the Cranial bones linked to abnormal foot motion

   Rothbart BA 2006 Cranial Lesions Initiated by Abnormal Foot Motion. Health and Healing Wisdom (Price-Pottinger Nutrition Foundation Journal) Vol 30(1):6-7.

   Rothbart BA 2004. Postural Distortions. The foot connection. Online Journal of Orthodontics, May 10; 6(1): 1-8

   Rothbart BA 2008.  Vertical Facial Dimensions Linked to Abnormal Foot Motion. Journal American Podiatric Medical Association, 98(3):01-08, May.

   Rothbart BA 2008. Malocclusions Linked to Abnormal Foot Motion. Positive Health, Vol 151, October.


Biomechanics of the Foot, Ankle and Leg

   Rothbart BA 1971.  Heel spur and heel spur syndrome.  Journal American Podiatric Medical Association (JAPMA), 61(5):186-9.

   Rothbart BA 1972.  Clinical treatise on transverse plane dysplasias of the femur and tibia.  Journal American Podiatric Medical Association, 62(1):1-14.

   Rothbart BA 1972. Metatarsus adductus and its clinical significance. Journal American Podiatric Medical Association, 62(5):187-190.

   Rothbart BA 1972. Nomenclature and its importance in modern podiatry. Journal American Podiatric Medical Association, 62(8):298-302.

   Rothbart BA 1973. Phasic activity of muscles within the lower extremity. Journal American Podiatric Medical Association, 63(4):129-137.

   Rothbart BA 1974. Flexible vertical talus: Its relationship to talipes equinus. Journal American Podiatric Medical Association, 64(9):697-700.


To learn more about Professor Rothbart's discoveries that led to the elimination of chronic pain, go to the Seven Key Discoveries by Professor Rothbart page.

To hear from others whom Professor Rothbart has helped, go to the Patient Testimonials page.

For more information on Professor Rothbart’s approach to chronic pain elimination, go to the Professor Rothbart's Philosophy and Approach page.
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