The Revivify Blog

Health Tips, Treatment Insights & Practice News

Straight from Dr. Daquino — how our treatments work, practical health guidance, and what's new at Revivify.

Illustration of knee joint pain
Regenerative Medicine

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections: A Superior Choice Over Cortisone for Pain Relief

Cortisone offers quick relief that fades fast — and can weaken tissue over time. Here's why PRP, made from your own blood, is often the better long-term option.

Dr. Daquino · September 25, 2025
Athlete experiencing a leg cramp on the field
Sports Medicine

Dealing with Muscle Cramps During Practice and Competition

From dehydration to electrolyte imbalance, here's what actually causes muscle cramps — and how to prevent and manage them on the field.

Dr. Daquino · August 21, 2025
Physician consulting with a patient
Sports Medicine

Understanding Concussions: Protecting Athletes and Promoting Recovery

What every parent and young athlete should know about recognizing concussion symptoms, the graded return-to-play process, and California's protective laws.

Dr. Daquino · July 16, 2025
Football player drinking water during practice
Sports Medicine

Protecting Our Athletes from Heat Illness: Prevention, Recognition, and Response

As summer training ramps up, here's how to recognize the warning signs of heat illness — from heat cramps to heat stroke — and respond before it becomes an emergency.

Dr. Daquino · July 11, 2025
Hands administering foot and ankle therapy
Regenerative Medicine

Shockwave Therapy: The Evidence-Based Treatment for Injuries That Refuse to Heal

That nagging heel pain that's been "almost better" for eight months? Here's how shockwave therapy jumpstarts stalled healing — no needles, no surgery.

Dr. Daquino · April 11, 2025
Dr. Daquino consulting with a patient
Regenerative Medicine

Regenerative Medicine for Athletes: Heal Smarter, Not Harder

Rest, ice, and ibuprofen only go so far. A look at the regenerative treatments — PRP, prolotherapy, hydrodissection, and more — that address the root cause instead of just the symptoms.

Dr. Daquino · April 7, 2025
Syringes of platelet-rich plasma
Regenerative Medicine

Platelet Rich Plasma: A Promising Treatment

An introduction to PRP therapy — how it works, what it treats, and what to know before considering it for injury recovery, joint pain, or aesthetics.

Dr. Daquino · January 24, 2025