I have been an athlete for 17 years including professionally for the USA women's junior national softball team in 2010/2011, but during my sophomore year of Division 1 softball I started having severe knee pain which was restricting me from competing at that elite level. Being a catcher and having knee pain, I was looking for any procedure that would be minimally invasive, provide the most benefit, and have quickest turn around for rehab without having to risk the damage I would receive from cortisone shots. I wanted to avoid cortisone shots at all costs. So, I went to Dr. Bennett and he diagnosed me with cartilage damage in my knee and recommended PRP injections, which I had heard nothing about prior to going to Dr. Bennett. I received 3 injections in a month's time frame and the rehab was only a few weeks. I received the shots in the fall of 2012 and I have had no knee pain for the past 3 years!! The injections were quick and required little rehab afterwards. I was able to play out the rest of my eligibility and I am now able to still squat and play without any pain. PRP injections turned my sophomore season around and I cannot say enough about how much I would recommend this procedure! It does not tear down your body like cortisone injections do! Being pain free is worth paying for! Thank you Dr. Bennett!!