I am 45 years young. I am a runner and have run in 2 half marathons per year for the last 4 years. I started having a problem with plantar fasciitis several years ago. I saw a podiatrist who gave me a painful steroid injection...
In February 2014, I slipped and fell on the ice resulting in multiple fractures of my tibia. I had to have surgery which involved inserting a rod from my knee to my ankle and screws to anchor it in (both knee and ankle). After four...
I received Astym therapy during my rehab for my ACL. I found it beneficial for not only my knee, but for my plantar fasciitis as well. My feet have been a constant annoyance for about a year now and I tried several arch supports, but...
I broke my foot and sprained my ankle during the same fall down a set of stairs. After being in a walking boot for 2 months, I couldn't move my ankle at all when I finally got it off. With therapy and the use of...
I have suffered from plantar fasciitis for well over 30 years. Development of bone spurs have resulted in loss of about 90% of walking ability. Thanks to Ryan Richardson and the team at Benchmark, I may very well be able to avoid surgery. Ryan is...
I have been suffering with heel and tendon pain for over one year. I had cortisone shots in my tendon heel and inside of my foot to calm down pain. My doctor suggested physical therapy to stretch out and strengthen muscles and tendons and I...
I suffered from plantar fasciitis in my right foot for almost two years. My pain was so bad couldn't walk without pain. I went to a doctor and received several injections. They were very painful and wore off within a few weeks. Tried Astym therapy and...
I was devastated when I couldn’t play my favorite sport, tennis or do water aerobics because of Achillies tendonitis. I went to Frank Romney, PT, Astym Certifed, and he performed a few sessions of Astym treatment on my heel and wow! I was back on the...
When I started coming to Diamond Physical Therapy in late November 2013, I was unsure if I could really be cured of my plantar fasciitis. I had already been wearing my orthotics for several months and I just couldn't get over that last hump. They...
I had surgery on my ankle to have a ligament repaired and scar tissue cleaned out. After my operation I was very stiff and swollen and I knew that I did not want to go through surgery again. So, it was important to make sure...
Hutchinson, KS | March 8-9, 2025 (RESERVED)
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