PRP Therapy

Are you a candidate?

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is emerging as one of the most popular forms of regenerative medicine for soft tissue injuries. PRP injections are becoming an ever-increasing alternative to surgery and have yielded great results for all ages. Our physicians have been practicing regenerative medicine for decades and have led patients to lead pain-free lives.

Regardless of your age, condition, or activity level, we believe no one should have to live in pain. At Innovative Sports Medicine, we have used PRP therapy to treat patients from all stages of life, such as:

  • Youth/Novice Athletes
  • Professional Athletes
  • Typically Active People
  • “Weekend Warriors”
  • People of different ages with chronic joint, ligament, or tendon pain

Conditions Considered for Treatment with PRP Therapy

Shoulder:

Arthritis, Bicipital Tendinitis, Rotator Cuff Impingement Syndrome or Bursitis, Rotator Cuff Tendinitis or Tear, Labrum Tears, Instability

Wrist/Hand:

Arthritis, Wrist/Finger Tendinitis, Ligament Tears or dysfunction of the fingers

Elbow:

Medial & Lateral Epicondylitis (tennis & golfers elbow)

Hip:

Arthritis, Greater Trochanteric Bursitis, Hip Labrum Tears, Iliotibial Band Tendinitis (ITB syndrome), Psoas Tendinitis & Bursitis, Piriformis Syndrome, Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Knee:

Arthritis, Chondromalacia Patella, Meniscus Tear, Partially Torn/Strained Major Ligaments of the Knee (ACL/LCL/MCL), Patellar Instability, Patellar Tendinitis

Ankle/Foot:

Achilles Tendinitis, Arthritis, Peroneal Tendinitis, Recurrent Ankle Sprains, other Ankle/Foot Tendinitis

What is Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy?

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is a natural, safe, and effective way to heal soft tissue and damaged joints, with the goal of alleviating chronic pain. It consists of a small sample of your blood, which then goes through a centrifuge to concentrate platelets and separate into a plasma which is then injected into the injured area.

Benefits of PRP Therapy

  • Focus on body healing itself
  • Non surgical approach
  • All natural therapy, no rejection
  • Injuries heal quicker
  • Minimal to no downtime
  • Rejuvenates body’s natural healing

How does PRP Therapy Help?

  1. Body’s natural first response to a soft tissue injury is to transport platelet cells to damaged area
  2. Platelets begin the reparation process and initiate the assistance from stem cells
  3. PRP therapy delivers a higher concentration of platelets to reinforce body’s natural efforts
  4. Small sample of blood drawn then centrifuged; separates platelets from remaining blood components
  5. PRP then injected in area of injury, stimulating and reinforcing body’s natural healing.

*Zero risk of transmissible infection and very low risk of an allergic reaction

How Long Does it Take?

PRP therapy takes roughly one hour, which includes preparation time and recovery time. PRP therapy is able to help alleviate pain with the comfort of knowing there are no surgery risks, general anesthesia, hospital stays, and a short recovery period. Typically, many of our patients can go straight back to work and daily activities after the procedure is done!

How Many Treatments Will I Need?

It’s important to understand that regenerative medicine is not done as a “quick fix”. The goal is for long-term healing of the injury. While many patients may only need one injection, collagen regeneration takes an average of 4 to 6 months and for some, many require a few injections. Functionality and pain assessments will be done approximately 2 to 3 weeks after the injection in order to ascertain if/what kind of additional therapy may be necessary. There are a few factors determining the number of treatments a patient may receive including: age, area of treatment, amount of pain experienced before beginning PRP therapy.

Is There Any Pain?

Some of our patients report swelling, stiffness, and slight to moderate discomfort which may last a few hours post-injection(we advise icing areas multiple times). This is completely normal, and is actually a sign the treatment is taking effect! After time, the injured area will start healing and become stronger, and you will experience much less pain.

What are the Expected Results?

Within the first few weeks, there should be some beginning improvement, which should gradually increase as your body’s healing continues. PRP therapy is recognized as being highly successful at alleviating pain and helping patients return back to their lives relatively quickly. MRI imaging and ultrasounds have proven PRP therapy’s efficacy by showing the tissue repair in the healing process.

At Innovative Sports medicine, each of our physicians work with patients to develop a curated treatment plan depending on each person’s individual needs!

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