Since my knee was still bothering me this weekend after smacking it into a fence post a week and a half ago, it was time to go see Dr. Wood. A big thanks to Dr. Leahy and Dr. Wood for giving me free treatments as I prepare for RAAM.
I first meet Dr. Leahy 10 years ago when I had a calcium deposit behind my knew that was rubbing on my hamstring tendon. It was big enough that it could be seen on x-rays. It only bothered me when I rode but I had very little pain when I would walk. I could stay off the bike for a week to let it recover but when I’d ride again, I’d feel fine for about 5 miles and then by mile 10 I couldn’t turn the pedals. My orthopedic doctor said the only thing he knew to was to scope it but he was worried that would cause scar tissue that would rub on my tendon. He said he knew about this guy in town that had really helped some Olympic athletes with injuries. He suggested I give Dr. Leahy a try before doing surgery.
Dr. Leahy has done lots of Ironmans and knows plenty about what athletes go through. With my calcium deposit, he and a couple others in the office treated it by breaking it up by putting pressure over it and having me bend my leg. It was extremely painful but I was willing to do pretty much anything so I could ride again. Within a week I was able to do normal training and within 3 weeks I was riding without pain. You can find out more about Active Release Technique and find others trained in the technique at their website. They also do normal chiropractic adjustments which I generally have something out of place.
I’ve been going to Dr. Wood for the last few years because for a while Dr. Leahy was traveling a lot training other people. Dr. Wood has worked on me so much he knows the normal things that will need tuning up when I’m in. Today he said my knee cap is moving good but there’s injury to the muscle and connective tissues so he worked on them. He had me ready to scream a few times. After a few more treatments, I expect it will be pretty much back to normal.
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In 2002 I discovered Active Release Techniques, ART, a medically patented technique developed by Dr. Michael Leahy. I was amazed at the ART treatment I personally received which immediately resolved my chronic shoulder, knee, and ankle problems that had responded minimally to other types of care. ART gave me my life back. I got my “game” back, I began running, cycling, swimming, etc.. I give all the credit to ART.