Known as the father of chronic pain elimination, Professor Rothbart has been published in leading medical journals worldwide, including:

• American Journal of Pain Management
  

• Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
  

• Italian Journal of Sports Medicine
  

• Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
  

• Journal of American Podiatric Medical Association
  

• Biomechanics

• Journal of Orthodontics

• Il Podologo

• Chiropody Review
  

Professor Rothbart has spent 40 years studying and publishing on chronic pain issues, particularly related to feet, knees, hips, back, neck and jaw pain.  Below is an abbreviated list of his publications.

Knee Pain

    Rothbart BA, Esterbrook L, 1988. Excessive Pronation: A Major Biomechanical Determinant in the Development of Chondromalacia and Pelvic Lists. Journal Manipulative Physiologic Therapeutics 11(5): 373-379.

   Rothbart BA, Yerratt M. 1994 An Innovative Mechanical Approach to Treating Chronic Knee Pain: A BioImplosion Model. American Journal of Pain Management 4(3): 13-18.

Hip Pain and Low Back Pain

    Rothbart BA, Liley P, Hansen, el al 1995.  Resolving Chronic Low Back Pain. The Foot Connection. American Journal of Pain Management 5(3): 84-89

   Rothbart BA, Hansen K, et al 1995. Resolving Low Back Pain. Treat the Foot. http://www.med.univ-rennes1.fr/noment/ orthoweb/ ortho_ bib_low_back_pain.html

Previously unknown foot type and a novel approach in treating it

    Rothbart BA, 2002. Medial Column Foot Systems: An Innovative Tool for Improving Posture. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies (6)1:37-46

   Rothbart BA 2004 Una teoria sul Primo Metatarso Supinato. il Podologo in Medicina, (28): 28-32, luglio agosto.

   Rothbart BA 2004 Part I - Medial Column Foot Systems: An Innovative Tool for Improving Posture. Chiropody Review, Vol 61(1):20-23 

   Rothbart BA 2004. Part II - Medial Column Foot Systems: An Innovative Tool for Improving Posture. Chiropody Review, Vol 61(2):20-23

   Rothbart BA. 2003 Etiology of Foot Hyperpronation - An Embryological Perspective. The Rothbart Foot Structure. British Journal of Osteopathy, Vol 26, pp 16-17

Scoliosis

    Rothbart BA 2006. Asymmetrical Pronation Patterns linked to Thoracic Curves. Biomechanics - The Foot Blog. PICOMM/PIJ Editors, Oct.

Change in Muscle Function linked to Postural Distortions

    Rothbart BA 2004. Pressure Plate Analysis of the Medial Column Foot Insole. A Statistical Study.  Online Journal of Sports Medicine (Italian), November Issue.

   Rothbart BA 2005. Tactile therapy shifts patients towards equilibrium. Biomechanics.  Vol XII, No 10:61-68.

Concept of Proprioceptive Insoles

   Rothbart BA 2001.  Podiatry Perspective. Journal Bodywork and Movement Therapies Vol 5(4):243-244.

    Rothbart BA 2005.  Proprioceptive Insoles. From a Podiatric Point of View. Health and Healing Wisdom (Price-Pottinger Nutrition Foundation Journal) Vol 29(3):11.

Functional Leg Length Differences

    Rothbart BA 2006. Relationship of Functional Leg-Length Discrepancy to Abnormal Pronation. Journal American Podiatric Medical Association;96(6):499-507

Changes in Occlusion (bite) and stress patterns in the Cranial bones linked to abnormal foot motion

    Rothbart BA 2006 Cranial Lesions Initiated by Abnormal Foot Motion. Health and Healing Wisdom (Price-Pottinger Nutrition Foundation Journal) Vol 30(1):6-7.

   Rothbart BA 2004. Postural Distortions. The foot connection. Online Journal of Orthodontics, May 10; 6(1): 1-8.

   Rothbart BA 2008.  Vertical Facial Dimensions Linked to Abnormal Foot Motion. Journal American Podiatric Medical Association 98(3):01-08, May.

   Rothbart BA 2008. Malocclusions Linked to Abnormal Foot Motion. Positive Health, Vol 151, September 25.


To learn more about Professor Rothbart's discoveries that led to the elimination of chronic pain, go to the Seven Key Discoveries by Professor Rothbart page.

To hear from others whom Professor Rothbart has helped, go to the Patient Testimonials page.

For more information on Professor Rothbart’s approach to chronic pain elimination, go to the Professor Rothbart's Philosophy and Approach page.