“A severe knee injury in my early twenties ended my professional soccer career. In the short time I have been using Professor Rothbart’s therapy, my knees are getting stronger and stronger, and the pain is going away.”

Stefano Pensabene
Sicily
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"I can’t remember a time when my feet didn’t hurt.  I was treated by Professor Rothbart and the next day the pain in my feet was gone.  It’s been one year and my feet still feel great."

Andrea B
Italy
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"My 17 year old son was born with Down’s Syndrome.  His posture is horrible.  He is ungainly and walks like a duck (very common with Down’s).
Since being treated by Professor Rothbart, his posture is much better and he no longer walks like a duck; he walks like a normal child."

Monica, mother of
Marco P
Italy
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"I injured my calf muscle in 1999 playing tennis.  I was treated by orthopedists, posturologists and physical therapists.  The pain persisted and no one could help me.  I lived with pain for over 8 years. 

Then I saw Professor Rothbart and within one month the pain in my calf muscle was gone."

Rosario N
Italy
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Janice Kau has Rheumatoid Arthritis which began when she was 8 years old

"After using your therapy, my pain has greatly diminished and it is so much easier to walk."

Janice Kau
London, England
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"It was difficult working in my garden because my knees hurt so badly.  Thanks to Professor Rothbart, I can now work in my garden and my knees are fine."

Helen O'Flynn
US
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"I am 16 years old.  Since the age of 10 my low back has hurt. My pediatrician told me it was due to the curves in my back and it could get worse.  A good friend of my mother told me to see Professor Rothbart.

After being treated by Professor Rothbart, I no longer have pain in my back and the X-rays show the curves in my back becoming straighter."

Alice V
Italy

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“I am an avid skier and in early 2007 I twisted my right ankle. It became so painful I had to use crutches and pain medication. 

After my first visit with Professor Rothbart, my husband and family watched me walk out of his office without the crutches. It was almost unbelievable. 

I have not since used the crutches, I have no pain and my ankle is totally healed.”

Guardia Gasull
Barcelona, Spain




Patient Testimonials


Here are 18 patients who have shared their experiences working with Professor Rothbart and how it changed their lives.

 

  Jonathan Swanson - All American Track and Soccer Champion

In 1990 I enrolled at Seattle Pacific University where I competed in both soccer and track.  During my freshman year, I was plagued with iliotibial band and patellar tendonitis.  Also, my feet were pronated.  My trainer highly recommended that I see Professor Rothbart because many of our athletes had experienced great results after seeing him.

I had already gone through three pairs of orthotics (which felt terrible), made by the top rated Podiatrists in Seattle, by the time I first saw Professor Rothbart.  Although it was over ten years ago, I have very good memories of visiting his clinic.  He was very knowledgeable and very detailed and seemed to have the most thorough and scientific approach to his diagnosis, compared to other Podiatrists I have seen. 

After receiving Professor Rothbart's treatment, I went on to become All American in the 1500m (running 3:45), and National champion in soccer for NCAA div II.  I credit a large part of my success to Professor Rothbart, who helps me stay injury free.  Even 12 years after college, I continue to use the same pair of customized proprioceptive signals.  It is amazing that they have lasted over 23,000 miles of running.  I am still competing at age 35 and I believe I have a shot at qualifying for the 2008 Olympic trials.

Jonathan Swanson
Seattle, Washington USA


  Margie Clay - Hiking again after years of being in pain

Before seeing Professor Rothbart, I had chronic ankle, knee and hip pain.  I also had headaches.  I could no longer hike (which I loved doing) and was tentative in my walking. 

Before seeing Professor Rothbart my biggest concern was insurance, if it would cover his therapy.  I also didn’t know if it would work for me.  But, a friend had good success with him, and her insurance did cover it.

I found Professor Rothbart to be very informative and straight forward.  He took plenty of time to answer my questions and I could call him at any time. 

After seeing Professor Rothbart my hip and ankle pain disappeared and there is a huge improvement in my knee.  My headaches have disappeared and my posture has improved.

When all the serious aches and pains disappeared, my walking itself improved.  I can now hike 9km with no pain.  I feel better, have more confidence in my physical condition, and enjoy life again.

Margie Clay
Tallahassee, Florida USA


  Alessandra F - Avoided foot surgery and walking again


For the last 3- 4 years, I had more and more ankle and foot pain.  It started in my right foot and then it traveled to my left.  It reached a point where it was difficult to walk without pain.  I saw many different healthcare providers.  They told me I had a large benign tumor (Morton’s neuroma) in my right foot that must be surgically removed, in order to get rid of the pain.  I did not want to have the surgery and this was the reason I saw Professor Rothbart.

On my first visit, I brought in all the past tests that were done, including X-rays and MRIs.  Professor Rothbart was very professional and courteous.  We discussed a lot about my symptoms, in order to better understand the nature of my foot problems.  According to Professor Rothbart, my tumor and consequent foot pain was largely due to the way my feet twist. He suggested, that by improving the way that my feet function, there was a good chance I could avoid foot surgery. 

As a result of his care, the pain due to the foot tumor has considerably reduced.  My ankle is not hurting anymore.  I am very happy with the results.  I was able to avoid foot surgery.  I can now walk as much as I want (which I enjoy a lot) and practice some sports without worry about any foot pain.  I also feel that my entire body is more stable.  Thanks to Professor Rothbart’s method, my life has improved.

I have told others about Professor Rothbart’s therapy.  I would definitely recommend him to my family and friends.

Alessandra F
Italy


Joseph and Julie Campagna - Incredible improvement in the quality of their life
 

The journey to good health can sometimes take the better part of a lifetime. I was paralyzed with polio from the waist down during the polio epidemic of the 1940’s and as a result I lost the muscle in my right leg and have two different sized feet – a size 5 and a size 9. I had a tendon transplant which was unique at the time, and it proved successful. Through therapy I walked again, even though I had been informed that I would never walk again.

Since that time I have had numerous surgeries, two total hip replacements, foot surgery, and arthroscopic surgery on my knee – in other words, I am an orthopedic nightmare. The results of all these surgeries is that I walked with a limp, buy two pairs of shoes for two different sized feet, and suffered from a lot of lower back pain because of not walking with a normal gait. My solution was to take 2 aspirin and just get on with it and I would have the tendency to ignore the situation.

Through an article in a medical journal, I learned about Professor Rothbart and was intrigued with what he could offer, not as a band aid but as a solution to my problems. After contacting Professor Rothbart he said he would be pleased to work with me. As luck would have it, his office is in Rome, Italy and we were planning a trip to Rome.

Professor Rothbart likes a good challenge and that is exactly what I offered him. Working with me was like working with one person who had two different person’s legs, very difficult to say the least. Through a series of tests and videos, we were able to come up with a plan and his proprioceptive insoles worked like a charm. My low back pain disappeared, the pain from limping disappeared, and I now walk upright (before this I leaned forward while walking). What a difference not being in pain makes in the quality of life.

Professor Rothbart was a delight to work with, he expected you to do your part and he would go and meet you more than halfway. Both working with Professor Rothbart, and the results, were more than I ever expected.

In addition to working with me, he also worked with my husband Joe who had cancer 12 years ago and the resulting surgery took out the lymph nodes and the carotid artery, leaving his neck very weak. This weakness caused an imbalance in his gait. As a result of Professor Rothbart's therapy, his back straightened, his neck came closer to being in place, and walking was less tiring. We both thank Professor Rothbart for this improvement in our quality of life.

Joe and Julie Campagna
Reston, Virginia USA



  Sara Pinto - Teeth Realigned and Neck Pain Subsided

My teeth had been filed and were no longer aligned so my teeth were sore and uncomfortable.  I had neck and shoulder pain.  It was a pervasive problem that was seriously and negatively affecting me.  The pain and discomfort were constant.

Before I started treatment with Professor Rothbart, I wondered if his treatment could resolve my problems.  But I found him to be very pleasant and professional.

The results of his therapy were that my neck pain started to subside and my teeth pain decreased noticeably.  They started to “fit” better in my mouth.

Professor Rothbart’s work made an unmanageable situation much better.  I would absolutely refer him to anyone.

Sara Pinto
Chicago Ill, USA


Dr Joseph Da Cruz - no longer suffering pain resulting from his occupation as a dentist


“At the end of the day after seeing patients, my shoulders, back and knees were very painful.  I live in Australia, making it very difficult to see Professor Rothbart in Rome Italy.  So after discussing my problems with him, he agreed to treat me long distance.  After running tests (including a computer generated postural analysis) he prescribed specific proprioceptive insoles. 

Within two weeks of wearing my insoles I no longer had back pain.  The tension in my neck and between my shoulders is less and they do not roll in as much.  And amazingly, I can now walk with no pain on the inside of my knees. (I’ve had knee problems since I was a teenager).  

I never thought this was possible, but thank you for taking me out of chronic pain.”

Dr Joseph Da Cruz BDS MDS
Queanbeyan NSW, Australia


  Agni Palanondas - Hip pain gone after years of suffering


“I have had pain in my hips for years.  I have seen many different doctors with little relief.  I even tried orthotics but they made my pain worse. I heard about Professor Rothbart and the wonderful work he does and went to see him.  After two months my hip pain went away.”

Agni Palanondas
Cyprus



  Chiara S - Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy has changed the appearance of my Downs Child’s face.


“My daughter, Diletta, is a Down’s child.  My friend told me to see Professor Rothbart before I began her orthodontic therapy (orthodontic problems are common with Down’s children). 

During my first visit with Professor Rothbart, he emphasized how important it is for my daughter’s head to be in a more correct position over her spine before we begin her treatment with the orthodontist.  He told me that if Diletta’s teeth are straightened with her head forward, it will lock her head in that position causing pain as she gets older.

Three months after being treated by Professor Rothbart, Diletta’s head sits more directly over her spine.  However, what is so amazing to me is that her face has changed and she looks like a more normal child.  This is a miracle and God Send for us. 

Thank you Professor Rothbart for helping our child.”

Mrs. Chiara S
Italy


   Maria C - Enjoys walking again without fear of falling down


"I took my 78 year old mother to see Professor Rothbart because she has been suffering with painful joints (her knees, hips and back) for years.  She used to love walking but her pain has become so bad and her balance is so terrible, that she would just sit around her apartment all day long.

Professor Rothbart examined my mother and did a lot of tests including a computer analysis of the way she stood and walked.  He told me he could help my mother to become more active with less joint pain.  So we decided to begin his therapy. 

Six months later my mother has almost no pain in her knees, hips and back.  Her balance is much improved.  She is no longer fearful of falling down.  But what I consider to be a miracle is her change in attitude about walking.  Now she wants to go for walks and not just short walks. Just recently, we walked around Rome for two hours.  I was exhausted but my mother was not tired and didn’t want to sit down.  I wouldn’t have believed this if I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes! 

Thank you Professor Rothbart for helping my mother."

Maria B
Daughter of Maria C
Italy


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