How Do You Use Platelet Rich Plasma To Heal Sports Injuries?
The use of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy to possibly accelerate healing in ligament and tendon injuries is rapidly becoming more popular for several reasons. PRP therapy is an economical alternative to expensive and invasive surgical procedures that usually require long recovery periods. The procedure uses the patient’s own platelet cells, the component of blood remaining after the red and white blood cells are removed, injected at the site of the injury to promote the recruitment of growth factors to an area that may be lacking blood circulation. Since the blood used is autologous (from the same patient), there is little risk for an adverse reaction. This article describes the steps that are involved in the PRP therapy procedure for informative purposes. Consult with a primary care physician or a doctor experienced in PRP therapy to determine if the procedure might be beneficial for an injured elbow, shoulder, knee, etc. Since PRP therapy is still in its infancy (although the met
