Prolotherapy Research

Prolotherapy Definition: Injection to stimulate healing of soft tissue. 

Types of Prolotherapy:  Enthesofascial, myofascial and neurofascial (See recent talk  for explanation)

Site Administrator: K. Dean Reeves, M.D., AAPM&R, Clinical Associate Professor, University of Kansas.   DeanReevesMD@gmail.com  (913) 362 1600

 

LINKS OF TOPICS ON THIS PAGE:

INTRODUCTORY READERS
NY Times:Short Intro       General Articles
  NY Times:Super Bowl Athletes    Treatment Variations
  General Summary Interview                                 Finding a Doctor
            
PROFESSIONAL OR "MEDICAL" READERS
Latest Research              Our Research
  Types of Prolotherapy     For Potential Researchers
          Prolotherapy Texts                     

 
PATIENT ENQUIRIES
  The Examination Process        How We Treat
Informed Consent                    General Office Information
Faith Encouragement                           Curriculum Vitae Dr. Reeves

 

 

 

 

 

INTRODUCTORY READERS   

For first reading we recommend two New York Times Articles, one on general prolotherapy,   (Click on newspaper picture to open) (Registration, if needed, is free)

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  and one about super bowl athletes treated with platelet rich plasma (another type of prolotherapy) (Click on the football to open)

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A recent interview of Dr. Reeves by a rheumatologist (Dr. Wei) will also be useful to review for an initial understanding of prolotherapy.  To  read a wrtten transcript click on the microphone picture.

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General articles will be of be easier reading  and can also be found at various web sites. A few examples are available by clicking the picture of a runner jogging. 

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For brief introductions of some recent treatment variations and their evidence, or lack of it, click on one of the following pictures . 

 

PRP                     Stem cells          Neurofascial Prolotherapy  

 

       

 

 

  Ozone                              Taping                Vitamin D Cream

 

 

 

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Web sites related to prolotherapy and related to finding a physician that does prolotherapy. (Click the chain link)

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EXPERIENCED READERS OR "MEDICAL PEOPLE"

 

Latest research with periodic updates, covering all types of prolotherapy   (Click the sprinter picture)

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A recent talk on types of prolotherapy comparing neurofascial, myofascial and enthesofascial types is openabe by clicking on the picture of a speaker.   

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Textbook chapters or whole texts on prolotherapy are located by clicking on the textboook picture. 

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For a summary of our research click on the rugby picture) 

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Interested in doing research? This section lists the types of research areas under active consideration for which help may be available.  Click on the statue of David. 

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DR REEVES' PRACTICE INFORMATION 

 

The examination process we use is explained on a page opened by clicking on the  examination picture here.   This describes what we are looking for and why.  

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A description of how we treat patients  with pain in our office is read by clicking on the picture of a patient  being prepared. 

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It is sometimes possible to be treated at the time of the evaluation, but that is not certain because an informed consent should not be signed unless you understand both benefits and possible side-effects.   If you desire to be ready for treatment please read the General Summary Interview and the examination process (above) and how we treat, (above). If you understand those  you should be ready to discuss risks and benefits prior to signing an informed consent.  Please come 20-30 minutes early and announce that you  need  to discuss the consent.  We can almost always free up your nurse to visit with you and, regardless of who goes over it with you, Dr. Reeves will be available to discuss remaining questions and of course examine in detail to determine what, if any, treatment is recommended.     Click here to return to the list of topics

 

 

For information specific to Dr. Reeves' office click on the "i" picture. 

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Chronic pain causes stress in many areas of life. This section provides information intended to encourage faith in patients and others  who may struggle with discouragement. Click on the hands to open. 

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    To open a curriculum vitae for Dr. Reeves click on the picture.

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