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- 7864 total / 1064 in 2013
- Goal:
New marathon PR at Akron 2013, and help others while building Team Predawn Runner along the way.
Greg Strosaker did a elliptical workout: I, Predawn Runner, so...
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I, Predawn Runner, solemnly swear that, if ever I should face muscular, tendon, or ligament pain again, I will run directly to see Dr. Keyes. I will not pass PT. I will not pay $200.
Thanks Sarah G. for giving Tim the 411 ahead of my visit, it let us get right into the heart of the matter. I never would have guessed what ART could do when performed directly on the Achilles. I figured he'd focus on loosening the calf or something like that and at some point the Achilles would heal up, but I left that office feeling better than I have since even before the "formal" injury started. We're playing it cautious on running, planning at least one or two more treatments before trying again to make sure adhesions are staying clear, but this is definite progress. Oh, and I think I sold him a copy of my book. A little soreness below the heel, but nothing else this morning, after a slightly-shorter elliptical session so I can get my wife out the door to work early.
Finished "What I Talk About When I Talk About Running" and now starting "Running the Edge" - two different ends of the running spectrum, I suspect, but both grounded in running as a routine that helps make us better people.
Pardon my blissful ignorance... What is "ART" exactly?
about 1 year ago • Like
Nice!
about 1 year ago • Like
Good news!! So glad to hear how helpful the ART has been... I'm a big fan as well. Nice elliptical work - looking forward to hearing a successful run report in the not-too-distant future!
about 1 year ago • Like
@Chaz - http://www.activerelease.ca/2_ARTOverview.html - Active Release Technique - it's massage done while extending or contracting the affected tissues, to work out adhesions and manage scar tissue.
about 1 year ago • Like
Um, hell yes. I'm through the first 60 pages of your book by the way and loving it. I'm getting ready to head to Keye's and was planning to turn to the page where you talk about your experience and greet him with a reading from it :)
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Very good news. I love it when you don't have to "waste time" with the professional by explaining over and over what's going on too. Really hoping this is the secret buddy!
about 1 year ago • Like
Good news! I had bad results from PT with my Achilles and just stopped going. Will have to see if ART is available around here.
about 1 year ago • Like
Sounds like very good news!
about 1 year ago • Like
Do not pass PT, do not pay $200. That's great. Even better that it helped you beyond your expectations.
about 1 year ago
Really good to hear Greg!
about 1 year ago • Like
I'm still waiting for our local ART guru to fit me in but I hear it's magical!
about 1 year ago • Like
I totally agree. I had ART about two months ago and it helped tremendously. But I also wanted to say that I have been very anti going to the doctor everytime one of us gets hurt. I thought that resting and icing would suffice and I was tired of all the time at doctors. Then my daughter who has been resting but not getting better went to the doctor yesterday and they think she has a chip out of her bone floating around in there damaging her further. I could kick myself.
about 1 year ago • Like
Release the hounds!!!
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Great news! I love ART - it really is amazing.
about 1 year ago • Like
Great report. Wish you well!
about 1 year ago • Like
Awesome!
about 1 year ago • Like
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Glad you finally went
about 1 year ago • Like
TK is the best!
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Great job Greg!!
about 1 year ago • Like
I am happy that you are making some progress! Hopefully this will get you back out there soon.
about 1 year ago • Like
Good to hear something is helping you make progress. Stay strong on the non-running front until the time is right!
about 1 year ago • Like
Hopefully your next appointments are fairly soon and I hope this works for you.
about 1 year ago • Like
Good to hear that it is moving in the right direction!
about 1 year ago • Like
Sounds like Dr. Keyes has unlocked the door to your recovery.
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Great news Greg. I had little doubt ART would help you immensely. This combined w/your excellent ancillary work will have you ready to rock again quickly soon...your task is going to be using restraint.
about 1 year ago • Like
Dr. Keyes is getting quite the reputation in NEO. I've seen him recommended by a number of different people now. I've also heard it can take a while to get an appointment. Was that your experience?
about 1 year ago • Like
yay for ART!! I really think its extremely effective. its worth the pain during. a little soreness is normal. I think you will make quick progress with the ART sessions
about 1 year ago • Like
Thanks all - @Bill, it took me about 10 days to get in this time (probably about the same when I first saw him early last year), but once you're in they do a nice job of scheduling the follow-ups pretty regularly.
about 1 year ago • Like
Great news! After the semester ends I'm going to pick up a copy of your book, looking forward to it!
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Very happy to hear that you have a plan and that it's working. Great news.
about 1 year ago • Like
Great news Greg!
about 1 year ago • Like
Good news Greg. Hope the therapy continues to work. I had an Achilles issue about a year ago and regular PT didn't do much for me. I think it caused other issues. Glad the ART is working for you.
about 1 year ago • Like
Awesome news, Greg! Glad to hear you are finally making some good progress on the recovery.
about 1 year ago • Like
Big "like." I haven't felt a need for ART yet (knocks on wood) since massage and the chiro seem to do the trick for me, but after all the praise you and Sarah have for Dr. Keyes, I'm definitely keeping that recommendation in my head! I'm glad you had such good results!
about 1 year ago • Like
Great news Greg! I am a huge, huge fan of ART. In fact, just got back from a session. Loved the post--started my day with a smile.
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Great news on the ART! I'm a firm believer in it & it's helped me (performed by my Dr. Bright). Here's hoping this is the start of your recovery!
about 1 year ago • Like
Fantastic news! I'm definitely a firm believer in ART. I hope it keeps improving so well!
about 1 year ago • Like
I had my ART session yesterday and will return for another on Monday. Glad that it seems to be working.
about 1 year ago • Like
:) Great news Greg! Really hope it continues to work for you!
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