Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy

PRP Therapy can accelerate healing without the need for surgery. Short of a complete tear, any injury to tendons or ligaments can be treated with PRP Therapy, including Achilles tendon, “tennis elbow,” rotator cuff, hamstring, quadriceps, etc.

PRP Therapy can:

• Speed healing of damaged tissue
• Reduce the risk of re-injury by strengthening damaged tissue
• Reduce down-time following an injury

There is really only one “type” of PRP Therapy: the injection of plasma infused with a high concentration of platelets derived from the patient’s own whole blood. The uses of PRP Therapy are numerous and diverse, however, ranging from treating injuries of the Achilles tendon, to chronic plantar fasciitis; osteoarthritis of the joints of the knee, hip, spine, and shoulder; injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL); pelvic, neck, and back pain; ankle and ligament sprains; and tendonitis.

Anyone experiencing persistent pain from osteoarthritis, injury to the tendons or ligaments, or foot and ankle sprains is a possible candidate for treatment with PRP therapy.

PRP Therapy is performed on an outpatient basis, in the comfort of your doctor’s office. The only real preparation you need is to refrain from using anti-inflammatory medications for about a week prior to treatment. Plan to spend a couple of hours at your doctor’s office so your blood can be collected and processed. You should be able to return to most normal activities immediately following your appointment.

You will probably experience heightened discomfort at the injection site for a few days following treatment. Apply ice and elevate the treated area, if possible, but do not use anti-inflammatory medications for several weeks following your PRP injection. A week following treatment, you may begin a physical therapy regimen.