BEULAH LAND PRESS JOURNAL ISSN 1944-0421 (print) ISSN 1944-043X (online) o f Doctors PROLOTHERAPY SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE V OLUME THREE | ISSUE FOUR | DECEMBER 2011 w ww.journalof prolotherapy.com Calling all Prolotherapists! Do you have a Prolotherapy article you would like published in the Journal of Prolotherapy? We would love to review it and help you share it with the world! For information, including submission guidelines, please log on to the authors’ section of www.journalofprolotherapy.com. V OLUME THREE [ JOURNAL of PROLOTHERAPY.COM] [ 708-84 8-5011] | ISSUE FOUR | DECEMBER Patients 2011 TELL US YOUR STORIES | PAGES The Journal of Prolotherapy is unique in that it has a target audience of 737 both physicians and patients. Help spread the word to other people like -848 yourself who may benefit from learning about your struggle with chronic pain, and first-hand experience with Prolotherapy. 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AVAILABLE AT www.amazon.com www.beulahlandpress.com & IN THIS ISSUE OF THE JOURNAL OF PROLOTHERAPY Table of Contents The Ligament Injury-Osteoarthritis 790 Connection: The Role of Prolotherapy in Ligament The Case for Prolotherapy – Repair and the Prevention of 741 The Opening Argument Osteoarthritis Julie R. Gunnigle, JD Mark T. Wheaton, MD & Nichole Jensen, BS Journal of Prolotherapy Comprehensive Scientific 744 International Medical Editorial 813 Overview on the Use of Platelet Board Consensus Statement Rich Plasma Prolotherapy (PRPP) on the Use of Prolotherapy Karina Gordin, BA, MS for Musculoskeletal Pain Ross A. Hauser, MD; Havil S. Maddela, BS; Donna Alderman, DO; Gunter Baehnisch, MD; Robert Banner, MD; Peter J. Blakemore, DO; José Eleazar Calderón, MD; Gary B. Clark, MD; Mark DeLaurentis, MD; Shaun Fauley, DVM; Jörn Funck, MD; Babette Gladstein, VMD; Mark L. Johnson, MD, FACS; George H. Kramer, MD; John Neustadt, ND; Joan Resk, DO, JD; José Tensegrity to Tendinosis Hector Salazar, MD; Garrett Swetlikoff, ND; 826 Thomas Ravin, MD Rodney S. Van Pelt, MD; Mark T. Wheaton, MD Evidence-Based Use of Dextrose 765 Prolotherapy for Musculoskeletal Pain: A Scientific Literature Review Ross A. Hauser, MD, Marion A. Hauser, MS, RD, Nicole M. Baird, CHFP Ligament Injury and Healing: 836 An Overview of Current Clinical Concepts Ross A. Hauser, MD & Erin E. Dolan, RN The Case for Prolotherapy – 847 The Closing Argument Julie R. Gunnigle, JD 848 Seminars, Training, & Organizations J O U R N A L of PROLOTHERAPY | VOLUME 3, ISSUE 4 | DECEMBER 2011 JOURNAL OF PROLOTHERAPY TEAM & SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION JOP Team Gary B. Clark, MD, MPA Joan Resk, DO, JD J O P S TA F F EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Boulder, CO Roanoke, VA Marion A. Hauser, MS, RD Ross A. Hauser, MD Mark DeLaurentis, MD José Hector Salazar, MD Senior Editor Oak Park, IL Cherry Hill, NJ Monterrey Nuevo Leon, Mexico Nicole M. 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She is passionate about patient care, health and fitness, and is an avid triathlete. Erin may be reached at 715 Lake St., Suite 600, Oak Park, IL 60301; Tel: 708.848.7789; www.caringmedical.com. KARINA GORDIN, BA, MS Karina Gordin graduated from Tufts University in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in English, emphasizing creative writing. In 2009 she received a Masters of Natural Products from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Karina has officially combined both degrees to pursue medical journalism, and has since written for publications including Townsend Letter, Healthcare Ledger, Lilipoh, Natural Standard database, and RN Journal, among others. She is currently developing her own seasonal publication, as well as blogging on the theme of health freedom and wellness. Writing for Journal of Prolotherapy has undoubtedly been an unparalleled opportunity and privilege, and Karina always looks forward to collaborating with the publication to provide the kind of ground-breaking reports that can change the world. To contact Karina, email her at [email protected]. JULIE R. GUNNIGLE, JD Julie R. Gunnigle, JD is an attorney specializing in litigation and intellectual property. She received her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Northern Arizona University, and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Notre Dame Law School. She recently left her position as a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney to open a solo practice in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is licensed to practice in Indiana, Illinois, and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Her interests include hiking and trail running. To contact Julie, you may email her at [email protected]. MARION A. HAUSER, MS, RD Marion A. Hauser, MS, RD received her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from University of Illinois and her Master of Science in Nutrition and dietetic internship from Eastern Illinois University.