Did you know that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is used as treatment for sports injuries, wound healing, and recover after surgery? PRP therapy promotes tissue healing and growth. However, optimal healing and pain relief don’t stop once the procedure is over — in fact, a large part of it depends on what you do after….
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How to Get Started with PRP Therapy
So, you’ve heard of platelet-rich plasma (PRP therapy and you’re now interested to find out how it can work wonders on your musculoskeletal problem. The best way to get started with the treatment is to visit an orthopedic doctor for a comprehensive evaluation. Your orthopedic doctor will assess your symptoms, overall health, and other factors…
PRP Treatment for Knee Osteoarthritis
Since the concept of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment was first developed in the 1970s, the regenerative treatment approach has significantly grown in popularity. Today, healthcare professionals and patients alike are raving about its effectiveness in addressing various medical problems. In the field of orthopedics, PRP treatment is becoming a widely used option for the conservative…
How Long Do PRP Injections Last?
In recent decades, the emergence of ground-breaking regenerative medicine approaches has revolutionized how various conditions and injuries are treated. One such treatment approach is the platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, which has been shown to effectively relieve pain and promote healing in patients suffering from tendonitis, osteoarthritis, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, among other musculoskeletal conditions and…
Is Stem Cell Therapy Safe?
Before you have any type of medical treatment, you will want to understand the procedure’s process, benefits, and risks. You’ve likely heard about some of the hype and the criticism surrounding stem cells – so if your doctor offers this treatment to help heal and reduce joint pain, you may be wondering whether it might…
How Successful Is PRP Therapy?
Just like with any medical treatment, patients’ results vary after having platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy injections. So, you may be wondering whether there’s any way to make an educated guess insofar as whether PRP might work to provide relief from your joint pain. For one thing, patients appreciate the fact that PRP harnesses platelets from…
Stem Cell Treatment Vs. PRP
Pain relief has changed through the years. Advancements in medicine, particularly in orthopedics, have allowed us to transition from masking pain and invasive procedures to injectable solutions that use your own cells, such as PRP injections and stem cell therapy. Before settling for either treatment, you should educate yourself to see how PRP therapy and…
PRP Injections Frequently Asked Questions
Common treatment options for various sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions include the RICE method (rest, ice, compression, and elevation), oral medications, and physical therapy. Sometimes, however, more intensive treatment is warranted in order to achieve long-lasting pain relief and improved function. New developments in the field of medicine include regenerative medicine, which enables the body…
What Is PRP Therapy?
When it comes to state-of-the-art and effective treatments for orthopedic conditions and injuries, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a prime example. PRP therapy is a regenerative medicine treatment that offers long-lasting relief from pain, inflammation, swelling, and other symptoms caused by orthopedic conditions or injuries. PRP therapy uses the body’s own components to stimulate healing….
What Is PRP Therapy?
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a ground-breaking treatment that not only relieves a variety of pains but also promotes long-term healing in the musculoskeletal system. Let’s take a look at what exactly PRP therapy is and whether you should consider it as a treatment option for your orthopedic issues. How Does It Work? Your blood…