Plantar Fasciitis/ Foot and Ankle Pain

For months, I'd get out of bed in the morning with pain and stiffness in my feet. It hurt to walk and I had to limp to the train station each day. The pain would go away and then mysteriously come back right when it was time to commute home from the office. I could barely flex my ankle! I went to an orthopedist, who told me that I would need major surgery and a 6-month rehabilitation period in order to correct my condition. I decided to check in with Dr Donath and see if he had any advice. After my very first treatment, I felt significant relief. The next morning, most of my pain was gone. After only a few treatments I was pain-free, I had my full range of motion back, and Dr Donath gave me some stretches and exercises that have kept me pain-free two years later. If you've got foot pain, call Dr Donath. He can help.

Isaac S. Stamford, CT

In 2007, I was given orthopedic insoles for my shoes, because my podiatrist told me that I had flat feet.  But even with the pain, I could barely finish my 500 meter run in gym class, always out of breath, with a throbbing, aching pain all down my legs and in my feet.  It persisted for two years, until my doctor recommended going to see Dr. Donath.  I have a fear of needles and pain that makes it almost impossible for me to be comfortable in anything related to doctors and medicine.  Dr. Donath instantly made me feel more comfortable and explained everything to me, which made it easier to understand.  I was going in twice a week, and in two weeks I was already feeling a lot better.  The first time I had gym in three months, I didn’t even notice that I was no longer in pain while running around.  The best part is that I actually looked forward to seeing Dr. Donath because I felt completely at ease, and he is one of the nicest doctors I’ve ever met. Thank you so much!

Vicky F. White Plains, NY

I am 60 and have very flat feet and suffer from plantar fasciitis.   I managed it to some degree by wearing Birkenstocks all the time, but it would periodically flare up resulting in extreme pain even when walking slowly.   It became quite unbearable on a trip last year where some hiking was required.   I went to Dr. Donath several months ago and after some treatments and outfitting my shoes with orthodics I gradually improved.    Dr. Donath also gave me some orthodics that are designed for sports - I use them in my biking shoes and fishing sneakers.     Just came back from a one week fishing trip to the Amazon where I had to stand on the bow of a rocking boat for hours a day.  Forgot I ever had trouble with my feet!  Thanks Dr. Donath, couldn't have done it without you.

I am very grateful to know Dr. Jonathan Donath from the TV advertisement. I suffer from bilateral plantar fascitis for more than 3 years. I have tried different pads and I once went to podiatrist in Manhattan, but nothing relieved my pain. I could feel Dr. Donath’s dedication and sincerity even on the first day of our encounter. My husband and I are both under his care and we are both very happy to know him. My feet are much better and I am walking pain free and the right knee has improved a lot. Thanks a lot Dr. Donath.

Willie T. Bronx, NY

Several months ago, while playing basketball, I landed awkwardly and twisted my ankle, hearing and feeling a pop. For the next week, despite icing, I could not walk on the ankle, and it didn't seem to be improving quickly enough. I came in to see Dr. Donath, who said he could help my ankle heal better and faster. In addition to correcting my icing procedure, Dr. Donath stretched the muscles so that they can heal properly. He also used laser therapy to stimulate faster healing. Within two treatments my ankle was vastly improved, and within two weeks I was back to playing basketball. Thanks, Dr. Donath!

Shlomo R. White Plains, NY

I am an avid knitter and after years of knitting, I began to have increasingly worse wrist pain. My strength was also affected when trying to lift anything with my left hand. I began to see Dr. Donath and he used ART. After several treatments, I began to notice the strength returning to my arm. He gave me some stretching exercises to do with my hand after knitting and soon I was able to knit with no pain. It has been a few months now and I am pain free.

Since my twenties, I have had chronic knee pain. In 1993, I had arthroscopic knee surgery for a torn cartilage. I’ve had many years of physical therapy but I still always had pain and swelling. In 2004, I took a trip to Israel for one week and every night I had to ice my knees because of all the walking I did. I was going on another trip to Israel in August of 2007 for two weeks and was worried about my knees. Dr. Donath recommended orthotics for my sneakers. He measured me and one week before I left, they arrived. I began wearing them immediately and all I can say is that they are a miracle for me. Right from the beginning, my knees stopped swelling. I was able to go on the trip, walk many miles, and not only was there no swelling, but no pain. I now wear them in all my shoes.

Marcia K.  Scarsdale, NY