Prolotherapy Research

Definition = Injection intended to stimulate healing of soft tissue. 

Research on Dextrose, Platelet Rich Plasma, Stem Cells, and other Proliferants 

Alternate Term:  Regenerative Injection Therapy (RIT) 

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

Introductory information:   For first reading we recommend two New York Times Articles. 

 General prolotherapy   (Free registration to view)  

 

 

Platelet-rich plasma in Super Bowl athletes.    

  

 

 

A recent interview of Dr. Reeves, available in written  and auditory (pending) form.      

 

 

 

 

 

Other general summary articles: 

 

 

 

 

 

Latest Research  and 

 

 

a call for primary researchers in the following areas: 

 

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New Treatment Options:  For brief introductions of these options click on one of the following.  

 PRP          STEM CELLS    SUBCU PROLO      OZONE  

                           

 

 

 

 

General  textbook chapters  

 

 

 

 

Technique related chapters or texts on technique 

 

 

 

 

Web sites related to prolotherapy and related to finding a physician that does prolotherapy  

 

 

 

Summary of Our Research  

 

 

 

 

 

Faith Encouragement: Chronic pain causes stress in many areas of life.  This section provides information intended to encourage those  who may struggle with discouragement.  

 

 

For information specific to Dr. Reeves' office.  Click General Information 

 

Best regards, 

Dr Reeves and Staff  

 

 

    About Dr. Reeves......

K. Dean Reeves, M.D. is a physician and medical researcher. He holds a faculty appointment from the University of Kansas as a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. His private practice is located in Olathe/Gardner, Kansas (Rehabilitation) and in northern Johnson County (Chronic sprain/strain and arthritis pain research). He collaborates in research with other locations across the country and internationally. Dr. Reeves trained at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He is licensed in the states of Kansas and Missouri. Dr. Reeves has authored a number of peer-reviewed publications in the area of regenerative injection therapy (prolotherapy) in journals such as The American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,  The Pain Physician,  Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Biomechanics Magazine, Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, North American Clinics in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medicine, and the Journal of Orthopedic Medicine. He has authored chapters in pain management texts such as Pain Procedures in Clinical Practice. (2000 Edition),  The Practice of Minimally Invasive Spinal Technique. (2005 Edition) , Pain Management. (2007 Edition), and the Sports Medicine Resource Manual (2008)    Dr. Reeves has spoken nationally and internationally for annual meetings of such organizations as the Canadian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, British Institute of Musculoskeletal Medicine, Kuwaiti Medical Society,  American Academy of Orthopedic Medicine, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Athletic Trainer's Association, and the Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Spinal Specialists.

To view Dr. Reeves' C.V. please click here--> Dr. Reeves' C.V.

 

 

Contact Information

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Fax
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Address
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E-Mail
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