Prof / Dr Brian A Rothbart
March 2006



Interview with Prof Rothbart at the Istituto Superiore di Sanita, Diabetic Study

About  Prof / Dr  Brian A Rothbart

     My passion and commitment in healthcare, is to help people who are driven to eliminate their chronic pain.  I personally, was a victim of chronic pain for many years, as a result of being hit by a bus.  I know what it feels like to be told “there’s nothing wrong”, but yet to know, there is.  I have felt the hopelessness, depression and despair that one feels when living with unending, chronic pain.  It destroyed every joy in my life.  Simple things like playing with my dog, driving a car or playing tennis, all became unbearable.  I lived everyday in continuous pain.  But, I cured myself.  And I did it, without drugs or surgery.
     The body can heal itself. It’s my role to provide the direction that it needs.  I only accept as patients, those that I know I can help.  I’m committed to helping you get well.  I will listen to what you tell me.  I’m not on a time clock.  The duration of each visit is not predetermined, it’s based on need.
     My approach to wellness is unique.  My success rate has been well documented.  If you have been everywhere, tried everything, and nothing has significantly helped, please call me.

Prof / Dr Rothbart’s Training and Experience

Education

  1. Podiatric Physician and Surgeon
  2. Ph.D. in Health Education (dissertation on Chronic Degenerative Diseases)
  3. Fellow, American Academy of Pain Management
  4. Fellow, American College of Foot Orthopedics (Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Orthopedics)

Research

  1. Advanced the understanding of how foot structure is linked to the development of chronic pain
  2. Developed the use of proprioceptive therapy to reverse chronic pain problems
  3. 4 United States Patents, recognizing Prof Brian A Rothbart’s research

Research Awards

  1. Recipient of the Stickel Research Award – for outstanding research in Podiatric Orthopedics, awarded by the American Podiatric Medical Association
  2. Recipient of the Walsh Research Award – for outstanding research in Podiatric Orthopedics, awarded by the College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

Societies

  1. Member, American Academy of Sports Medicine
  2. Member, American Academy of Biomechanics

Positions Held

  1. Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Washington, School of Medicine 1987-1994
  2. Team Podiatrist, Seattle Supersonics (Professional Basketball Team), 1987-1991
  3. Research Consultant for the United States Army
  4. Research Consultant for the Istituto Superiore di Sanita (premier research facility in Italy
  5. International Lecturer
  6. International Practice, specializing in chronic pain elimination

New findings attributed to Dr Brian A Rothbart:
  1. He was the first person to demonstrate that chronic pain could be eliminated, not just managed
  2. He demonstrated that changes in how the foot develops in the womb, results in abnormal foot motion, which in turn, leads to chronic pain
  3. He discovered, demonstrated and documented how the foot is linked to the knee, pelvis and low back
  4. He discovered two distinct, previously unknown foot types, which he linked to the development of chronic pain
  5. He invented a novel approach to resolve chronic pain, by improving muscle function, using proprioceptive signals underneath the foot
  6. He was the first to link abnormal foot motion to changes in the occlusion (bite) and stress patterns in the cranial bones
  7. He was the first to link abnormal foot motion to the development of Scoliosis