Conclusion

The Hackett-Hemwall technique of dextrose Prolotherapy used on patients who had a duration of five years of unresolved knee pain was shown in this observational study to improve their quality of life. They reported less pain, stiffness, disability, depressed and anxious thoughts, medication and other pain therapy usage, as well as improved walking ability, range of motion, ability to work and activities of daily living. Therefore, Prolotherapy appears to be a viable treatment option for people suffering with unresolved knee pain.

About the Researchers

	Ross A. Hauser, MD., is the Medical Director of Caring Medical and Rehabilitation Services in Oak Park, IL and is a renowned prolotherapist and Natural Medicine Specialist with a national referral base seeing patients from all over the USA, and abroad. Dr. Hauser and his wife, Marion, authored the national best seller “Prolo Your Pain Away! Curing Chronic Pain with Prolotherapy,”, now in its third edition, along with a four-book topical mini series of prolotherapy books. He also spearheaded the writing of a 900-page epic sports book that discusses the use of prolotherapy for sports injuries, “Prolo Your Sports Injuries Away! Curing Sports Injuries and Enhancing Athletic Performance with Prolotherapy.”
	Marion A. Hauser, MS, RD, is the CEO of Caring Medical and Rehabilitation Services, a comprehensive Natural Medicine Clinic in Oak Park, IL and owner of Beulah Land Nutritionals. As a registered dietitian, Marion is also a well-known speaker and writer on a variety of topics related to natural medicine and nutrition providing information for weekly e-newsletters and TV shows on a variety of health topics. Marion has recently released “The Hauser Diet: A Fresh Look at Healthy Living.”Along with her husband, Dr. Ross Hauser, Marion co-authored the national best seller entitled “Prolo Your Pain Away!, Curing Chronic Pain with Prolotherapy” along with a four-book topical mini series of prolotherapy books, as well as a comprehensive sports book discussing the use of prolotherapy for sports injuries.

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Acknowledgements

Data Collection:
Doug Puller
BS Chemical Engineering
Spirit Lake, ID

Statistical Analysis:
Anne M. Drougas, PhD
Associate Professor of Finance & Economics
Dominican University – Brennan School of Business
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Carol Tallarico, PhD
Associate Professor of Finance & Economics
Dominican University – Brennan School of Business
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