Regenerative medicine is revolutionizing the world of healthcare, and one of the most popular regenerative treatments available today is platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. Before deciding whether PRP therapy is right for you, let’s take a look at what PRP therapy is and how it works. What Is PRP Therapy? PRP therapy is a minimally invasive […]
PRP Therapy
What Is PRP Therapy?
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a type of regenerative medicine that applies a person’s own body’s natural materials and systems to heal itself. PRP therapy originally became popular in sports medicine, because athletes needed to be able to return to their sport as quickly as possible after the injury. Through regenerative medicine, sports specialists found […]
What Can I Expect with a Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) Injection Procedure?
The whole scientific process behind platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is very interesting, considering all the ingredients come from within. You have platelets in your body called thrombocytes. These types of tiny cells are located within your bloodstream and are responsible for helping the body form clots to stop you from excessively bleeding. If one of […]
PRP Injections: Are you a candidate?
When a pro athlete like Golden State Warrior superstar Stephen Curry or Washington Nationals ace pitcher Stephen Strasburg gets injured, a lot is at stake. Their celebrity status fills the stands and their performance always brings the fans coming back for more. An injury could sideline them for a long time, affecting the team, their […]
What Is PRP Therapy?
One of the most promising therapies in the orthopedic field is platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. This innovative therapy method is used to treat a variety of conditions such as ACL tears, plantar fasciitis, sprains and strains in various parts of the body, as well as pain and stiffness associated with orthopedic conditions such as osteoarthritis. […]
