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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

PHYSICIANS OR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
Latest Research                                        Our Research
Research Summary 2010     For Potential Researchers
          Prolotherapy Texts

PATIENT INQUIRIES
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 here - registration, if needed, is free),
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and one about Super Bowl athletes treated with platelet rich plasma, another method of prolotherapy (click on the picture of the football)

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A recent interview of Dr. Reeves by a rheumatologist will also be useful to review for an initial understanding of prolotherapy. To read a written transcript click on the microphone picture.
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General articles will be of 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 thereof, 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 PROFESSIONALS

Latest research with periodic updates, covering all types of prolotherapy (Click the sprinter picture) (Click the sprinter picture) (Click the sprinter picture)
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A recent talk on types of prolotherapy comparing neurofascial, myofascial and enthesofascial types is accessible 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.
Click Textbook chapters or whole texts on prolotherapy are located by clicking on the textboook picture.
Click textbook 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 where help may be valuable. 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 , the examination process explanation (above) and the "how we treat" summary (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. "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.