Meniscal Tear
Ross Hauser, M.D.

Andrew Belleson was like a lot of high school athletes in that he was looking forward to continuing to excel in his sport and possibly get a college scholarship. This all came crashing down on him in July 2004 when he was diagnosed with a meniscal tear. Despite a lo

t of exercise and physical therapy his knee just did not really improve. When he showed up in March 2005 at Caring Medical he really wanted to end his high school baseball career playing baseball; not sitting on the bench. When he was healthy, he pitched and was the first baseman on the Glenbard East High School Varsity baseball team.

Andrew received Prolotherapy to his knee on 3/8/05. The response was so good that he decided to add his left shoulder and left elbow (in addition to his right knee) to the Prolotherapy needles on 3/15/05. When he came back on 4/8/05 he was 70% improved in his throwing arm and elbow and his knee was 90% better. He did not come back for any more treatments because he was too busy hitting home runs and playing first base for his team. He had a phenomenal senior year and plans to play college ball.

Andrew is a good example of just how quickly Prolotherapy can work in athletes. Prolotherapy can also be used during the season. Andrew was treated during his baseball season and responded quickly. Why shouldn't he respond quickly. The kid is 18 years old, 210 pounds and is 6 feet 3 inches tall. He is a tank. I wouldn't want to pitch against him. He ended the season with 6 home runs and was outstanding at first base. He had an awesome season. There are a lot of Andrews out there that won't have awesome seasons unless someone tells them about Prolotherapy. What someone should tell them is that no matter how bad the pain you can always Prolo Your Pain and Sports Injuries Away! Another great fact to them is that Prolotherapy stimulates the body to repair painful areas. Once the area is repaired the persons athletic potential is limitless. In Andrew's case it involved hitting home runs and leading his team to a great season. What is your potential?

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