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16 years ago 12/12/2007 7:37pm EST

I've been dealing with some problems in my achilles for over two months now, with no real improvement. I took a bunch of time off, and have been coming back slow, but there is still a lot of pain. I saw an orthopedist, but I felt like he did not do a very thorough job, and everything that the trainers at school have done for me has made things worse.

As a result, I am looking for a recommendation for an orthopedist/sports medicine doctor who has experience working specifically with runners located in northern new jersey.

I found a list of doctors located in New York City on the NYRR website, and if there are no good ones in the suburbs I am willing to make the trip into the city to see a doctor. If this necessary, a recommendation of a particular doctor from the list below would also be appreciated.

http://www.nyrr.org/about/membership/benefits/2007/sports_medicine.asp

16 years ago 12/12/2007 7:56pm EST

re: achilles problems

I don't know how far you live, but I would suggest you visit Thomas Lardner at Hopewell Family Practice and Sports Medicine if you are in the market for a sports medicine doctor. I have visited him on many occasions for issues from stress fractures to low iron levels and he was the only doctor whose opinion I have felt confident in trusting. He will give you realistic feedback and explain his thought processes, unlike many doctors that are only concerned with seeing as many patients as possible while being solely concerned with malpractice suits, so they only issue overly conservative diagnoses. The address and contact info is below:

Hopewell Family Practice and Sports Medicine

84 E Broad Street

Hopewell, NJ 08525

(609)466-1101

Good luck with your injury. You may want to try a few types of modalities, massage, icing, and orthotics have always seemed to work for me. Try cross-friction massage if you have a tendon injury.

16 years ago 12/12/2007 8:06pm EST

re: achilles problems

Ira Meyers in PA is the man, worth the trip. Podiatrist.

Former Phila Marathon winner, he has that rare competence working with athletes.

16 years ago 12/12/2007 8:39pm EST

re: Foot fetish

Jeff Larkin in Warren, NJ. Grote recommends him and he's good. He uses ART.

16 years ago 12/12/2007 9:01pm EST

re: achilles problems

I have alleviated tendonitis of the achilles by using a heal lift. I am not aware of your injury, but its a thought.

16 years ago 12/12/2007 9:33pm EST

re: achilles problems

Dr John Connors in Little Silver, NJ and NYC is the best by far. Has worked with countless professional runners.

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