What is platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy?
PRP therapy injects your growth-stimulating platelets to rejuvenate and repair tissues. It has been successful in the athletic world with professional and recreational athletes, treating injuries and enabling athletes to use the injured parts over time with almost no pain.
Conditions that may benefit from Platelet Rich Plasma therapy are:
- Lumbar spine disc pain
- Ligament sprains
- Rotator cuff injuries or tears, including partial-thickness
- Torn meniscus
- Shoulder pain and instability
- Tennis and golfer’s elbow
- Muscle tears
- Hamstring strain and hip strains
- Knee sprains and instability
- Patellofemoral syndrome and patellar tendonitis
- Ankle sprains
- Achilles tendonitis & plantar fasciitis
- Knee, hip, and joint osteoarthritis
- Nerve entrapment syndromes such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Sacroiliac joint dysfunction and pain
- Lumbar and cervical facet dysfunction and pain
- Joint inflammatory disorders
How does platelet-rich plasma therapy work?
The PRP is prepared by collecting blood and using a blood separation device to separate platelets from the red and white blood cells. Platelets contain growth factors that make them effective in delivering long-lasting healing where it is applied.
When an injury occurs, the body delivers platelets to the injured area to repair and attract stem cells. PRP therapy is designed to imitate this body science and further quicken the healing pace by injecting additional platelets into the area. This stimulates the body’s natural regenerative response to regrow and repair damaged tissue.