Avoiding Knee Surgery

“I am a physically fit and active woman whose passions include running and teaching pilates. I initially came to Dr/ Montanaro after I was in a bicycle accident. I had first sought the advice of an orthopedic surgeon due to severe pain and swelling in my knee. I was unable to walk or put weight on my leg. After consulting with me for 5 minutes the Dr. told me the grim news that I had likely torn my ACL and that if I had any hopes of maintaining my current level of fitness I would need complete knee reconstruction. He advised me that this was a serious surgery that would sideline me for up to 8 months and he would give me no guarantee that I would be the same afterwards.

Faced with such an unfavorable prognosis, logic dictated I look for other options. This is when I read about some of Dr. Montanaro’s techniques, I was intrigued and encouraged. After speaking with him on the phone I was hopeful that he would be able to help me.

Dr. Montanaro spent an hour with me on that first visit, assessing my knee, and explaining ART and Applied Kinesiology. (A far cry from the 5 minutes the orthopedic surgeon had spent with me). After only that first session I felt immediate relief. After two sessions I was walking with barely a limp and after the third session I actually went on a 3 mile run with my running club. My fellow runners were amazed.

I plan to continue working with Dr. Montanaro to fully rehabilitate my knee but I am also confident that with his knowledge and expertise I will become a stronger runner. With the techniques he uses and his nutritional advice I hope to realize my dream of qualifying for the Boston Marathon after two failed attempts. He also inspired me to try an Ironman at some point.

Whether you have a sports injury, an illness, or you’re just looking to improve your health Dr. Montanaro can help you. Surgery or drugs are not the only way or best way to deal with your health issues.

I am very grateful to have met Dr. Montanaro. He has allowed time to avoid surgery and return to running more quickly than I could have hoped for. I consider his services priceless and would have gladly paid thousands of dollars for his help, but it cost me a fraction of that.”                 Barbara D.