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THE PRACTICE
PRP
ABOUT
RESOURCES
REVIEWS
APPOINTMENTS
CONTACT

What is PRP?

Platelet-rich plasma is an all-natural therapy that requires no surgical incisions or medications. It is a groundbreaking technology in sports medicine and arthritis because it’s able to do its work by using the body’s own restorative tools.  It consists of two elements: Plasma, or the liquid portion of blood, and Platelets, a type of blood cell that plays an important role in healing throughout the body. These vital platelets contain powerful growth factors that have both a regenerative and anti-inflammatory effect that can trigger tissue, bone, and muscle healing in the treated area. Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, is simply blood that contains more platelets than normal.

What is a PRP injection?

PRP therapy is a revolutionary technique where a small amount of the patient’s blood is drawn from the body and then placed into a centrifuge. After this is done, and the platelet-rich plasma is created, that solution is injected into the target area, such as an injured knee or tendon. The idea of the injection is to increase the concentration of specific bioproteins or hormones, called growth factors, in a specific area to accelerate the healing process. Platelets can do this because they are able to send out chemical signals to attract more platelets and more growth factors which all work to heal the damaged tissue, muscle, or bone. 

How can PRP help me?

Platelet-rich plasma helps in a multitude of ways. It can improve joint function and help your body battle against the progression of arthritis. It can minimize pain from a plethora of different muscle, tendon, and ligament injuries such as hamstring tears, tennis and golfer's elbow, plantar fasciitis, jumper’s knee and many more. It has the potential to slow down, stop, or even repair damage to the cartilage in your body.

 Am I a candidate for PRP?

  • Do you have painful arthritis in your knees, hips or shoulders?

  • Do you have a nagging muscle injury in your arms or legs that is preventing you from performing an activity or playing a sport you love?

  • Are you tired of waiting months or even years to heal from a major injury or surgery??

If you answered yes to any of these questions,

platelet-rich plasma is an option for you.

A PRP injection is a low-risk procedure and does not cause any major side effects. Because PRP injections are made up of your own cells and plasma, the risk of an allergic reaction is much lower than with other injectable medications such as hyaluronic acid or corticosteroids.