
What is Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy?
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy is a non-surgical treatment that is an effective approach to managing a wide range of musculoskeletal disorders by promoting the body’s natural
Which Injuries has Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy shown to be effective treating?
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy is an effective approach to treating a variety of conditions like osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, shoulder hip and spine injuries, in addition to tears in the rotator cuff, ACL injuries, ligament sprains, ankle sprains, back and neck injuries, pelvic pain, tennis elbow, plantar fasciopathy, patellar tendinopathy (chronic jumper’s knee) and other conditions, particularly muscle and tendon injuries. To find out whether or not Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy is a viable option for treating a musculoskeletal disorder you may be suffering from, you will need to have a direct conversation with a qualified health practitioner. In addition to the range of soft tissue injuries, Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy is known to effectively treat, the success of the approach will also depend on your individual health history, the severity of your injury and other factors. As mentioned earlier, professional golfer Tiger Woods is known to have had a series of 4 Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy injections to help aid his recovery following a knee surgery on his injured ACL.How Does Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy Work?
Our blood is composed of 93 percent red blood cells, 6 percent white blood cells, 1 percent platelets, and plasma. While platelets are best known for their blood clotting capab
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