Platelet rich plasma therapy (PRP) is a relatively new and revolutionary method of treatment and it evolved along with stem cell research. The following information offers insight into this amazing treatment option for those considering it or simply wanting to know more about it. 1. PRP...
Athletic injuries for the knee (such as patellar tendonitis), chronic tendon injuries like Achilles tendonitis, bilateral atraumatic quadriceps rupture, and Tennis Elbow were once treated with traditional therapies such as medication, bracing therapy, physical therapies, and surgical intervention. PRP, Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy, is an...
Used to trigger healing inside the body, PRP is a medicinal substance made from the patient’s blood. Conditions that previously been treated with medical intervention, physical therapies, or surgical intervention over the past several years for athletes now have a new therapeutic treatment with PRP...
Achilles tendonitis, also known as Achilles tendinopathy is attributed to the overuse of the Achilles tendon. This is a common sports injury and one that it is also very difficult to treat since this is an area where there is poor blood circulation and cell...
Platelet rich plasma therapy or PRP uses the patient’s blood to stimulate the natural healing response of the body. When your body is injured, white blood cells and platelets will be sent to this area to begin the healing process. Platelets contain stem cell fragments...