I'm interested in knowing if, aside from the ART therapy, if you got
orthotics for your running shoes, and if you have any strength differences
between your 2 legs, etc. I have been dealing with my IT, and physical
therapy since August, and still am not running. I was released to run 10
minutes by my PT and then got a hematoma behind my left knee. Still a
little bit swollen and tendar. I had an ultrasound done almost 2 weeks
ago. My Physician told me no running, swimming, yoga, etc. for 3-4 weeks.
I am 2 weeks today into my non-activity state and it's driving me bonkers.
I'm looking for relief and no one seems to have the answers. No one in my
area, that I have found, does ART therapy. My next step is to get an MRI on
the back of my knee and possibly see an ortho for any recommendations.

I have a positive outlook and know I will get better and be running again, I
just wish it was sooner than later. Any ideas or Dr's who do phone
consults. I know its not likely, but I'm desperate.

I currently see a chiropractor regularly as well as a sports massage
therapist who gives great relief. But, alas, I'm still not running.

Thanks.


On 3/7/07, bsmiz@... <bsmiz@...> wrote:
>
>
>
> I had a terrible flare up while training for Chicago 06. I was able to do
> the full marathon. I stretched, iced etc. Also had nearly weekly ART
> sessions and had a cortisone injection a few days prior to the marathon. I
> had no
> ITB during the marathon and haven't had a flare up since.
>
> In a message dated 3/7/2007 6:11:18 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> jgpla@... <jgpla%40yahoo.com> writes:
>
> Thanks to everyone who responded to my dilema on to run the marathon, or
> not. I decided to run the half marathon, which was a compromise. I have
> been
> doing the stretches and exercises that a number of people recommended. And
> I
> also purchased the ITBS strap.
>
> So a month has gone by and I can run 3-6 miles with the strap with little
> pain, but make no mistake, the problem is still with me. I am hoping that
> if I
> keep my mileage at the 10-15 miles a week, and keep stretching & strenthg
> training for alwhile, I'll snap out of this.
>
> I'd be happy to hear anyone's recommendations.
>
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