Right Leg Pain


TO:

Independence through Physical Therapy
PO Box 572
Carlsborg, WA 98324-0572
 

FROM:

 Eldon E. Baker, Ph.D. (Professor Emeritus,
The University of Montana)
80 Sundial Loop
Sequim, WA 98382-8024
 

SUBJECT: Professional Appreciation

DATE: February 11, 2010

On January 19, 2010, I completed my first consultation with you. At that time, I had to pause 10-12 seconds when standing up in order for excruciating pain to dissipate in my lower and upper right leg. I was forced to drag my right foot when walking, and I could not lift nor retract my right leg due to extreme stiffness and pain.

The question on what caused the above condition (e.g., sports injuries and/or horse accident, linked with age) is perhaps moot; what is not moot is that you competently and accurately diagnosed the physical contributors for the conditions.

I executed daily, and religiously, the strain-counterstrain and isometric strengthening exercises you explained and demonstrated.

At this writing, I can stand up and immediately start walking without pain, I no longer have to drag my right foot when walking, and I can lift and retract my right leg without experiencing much stiffness and pain.

I am most appreciative of your professional expertise and assistance that guided me to help myself in this physical episode.

While I probably will never be completely pain free in my right leg, no longer will debilitating pain in my right leg control and manage my life activities as long as I am vertical. (If not the case, I know how to contact your office.)

-Eldon Baker

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