Core ReaXion, a new class from Mike

Friday, October 28th, 2011 At 9:00 pm

Core Reaxion’s mobility class was designed specifically to address mobility issues that Mike and Scott were seeing in their patients and athletes. This class will focus on increasing the mobility of each of the major joints of the body, as well as, focusing on the causations of immobility.

This progressive four week program is specifically designed to incorporate a total body approach that addresses all the elements that limit the body’s fluid natural movement. Some of the key elements to be addressed are soft tissue/joint capsule restriction, muscle imbalance issues, and how these factors lead to immobility and dysfunctional movement patterns.

This class will provide the participants with the tools they need to revitalize their total body energy dynamic. Join Mike and Scott for this four week course and rediscover what happy and healthy feels like. 

Classes to begin on November 14, 2011.  Call Capitol Rehab at 540-665-4444.

Custom Orthotics Special

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 At 4:25 pm

September Orthotics Special

The temperateture this morning was a balmy 51 degrees!  This is perfect weather for a walk  or to start that running routine.  Don’t let the aches and pains of improper gait stop you.  Remember the foot is the foundation of our bodies.  Support it well.

Our Custom Orthotics Lab, Footlevelers, is offering a “September Special” on custom made orthotics and we are passing the savings along to you.

• Re-Orders for any orthotic $160.00
• New Orders of any orthotics, including in house orthotic scan, an incredible $233.00

These prices include any level of orthotics. (excludes elite energy)  That is a savings of up to $100.00. 

Call 540-665-4444 to place a re-order or simply stop by before the sale ends.

Top 5 Runners Injuries AKA The Big 5

Monday, March 15th, 2010 At 2:17 pm

The days are warmer and the birds are back.  It is actually light when I get home from work.  What does this mean? For me it means running season.  The 5ks, 10ks, and marathons are all scheduled.

Don’t let the possibilities of running injuries stop you from all the fun! Here are the 5 most common runners injuries  AKA *The Big 5* to watch for:

1. Runners Knee/Chondromalacia Patella
   This is pain under and around the knee cap due to improper tracking  between the condyles of the knee.  It causes wearing of the underside of the knee cap and often leads to disorders of the knee such as tendonitis and other inflammatory disorders.
2. Plantar Fascitis
   This is an inflammatory disorder of the plantar fascia.  The plantar fascia is a band of tissue, much like a tendon, that runs from your heel to the ball of your foot.  A common complaint is pain upon waking in the morning.  Patients report the first few steps are very painful. It is also aggravated after running, walking, or standing for long times.
3. IT Band Syndrome
   This is also an inflammatory disorder of the a tendon that runs from your hip to your knee. It commonly cause hip and knee pain. If you’ve had this one you know how painful it can be.
4. Achilles Tendonitis
   This is inflammation of the achilles tendon.  The achilles tendon connects the calf to the heel. I commonly find this Inflammatory disorder with plantar fascitis.  Inflammation weakens connective tissue and can lead to achilles rupture.  Not good!
5. Shin Splints
   Generally it is inflammation of the posterior muscles behind the shin bone. It is caused by improper foot mechanics. Other muscles around the shin may also be affected such as the anterior tibialis muscles.

Do you notice a pattern here?

The common denominator is inflammation. Commonly Doctors are quite familiar with this pattern and treat the inflammation through rest, immobilization and NSAIDs ( non-steroidal anti-inflammatories).  If this does not work many times they do use cortisone through injections.

Why is this not enough?

That is because every condition that was described above is simply an explanation of the symptoms.  They are all describing the result of injury and the course of treatment only addressed the symptoms.  Little or no attention was put into the “cause” of the problem.

If the doctor or patient are pro-active they may seek out physical therapy.  A successful plan of therapy will address the actual cause of the symptoms not just the resultant symptoms.

New Article: Plantar Fascitis & Other Lower Leg Injuries

Monday, February 15th, 2010 At 9:45 pm

Whether your injury is plantar fascitis, achilles tendonitis, knee tendonitis, or any other inflammatory disorder, they all have one thing in common, the lower kinetic chain. Essentially, the lower kinetic chain is a stack of joints starting in the foot, and rising through the ankle, knee, hip, and lower back. The relationship is very important to understand and address when treating any lower extremity injury.

Learn more via Dr. Doepper’s newly authored article:

Plantar Fascitis & Other Lower Leg Injuries