Synthesizing a concoction of cells found naturally in our own bodies and concentrating them to treat ourselves sounds like something on the order of living on the moon or driving a hovercraft to work, huh? Well, welcome to the future. Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy sounds like the stuff of science fiction, but it is an innovative treatment that practitioners have been refining since the 1990s. And because of its incredibly low risk and rapidly declining cost, the popularity of the technique to treat a range of injuries is increasing.
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Treating OsteoArthritis: Pain Relief Methods or Joint Replacement Surgery?
When treating OsteoArthritis pain, there are many treatment options. There is no single correct course of action—it will vary depending on personal medical histories, lifestyle and more. And while the modalities involved in treating OsteoArthritis are numerous and ever-evolving, it can be useful to think of them in three broad categories. [Read more…]
Jeanine – OsteoArthritis of the Knee Program Testimonial (Video)
When Jeanine started suffering from knee pain, she told herself that she should just “run through the pain.” That’s a refrain that’s typical of many patients suffering from OsteoArthritis of the knee pain, particularly those who are especially athletic or active. In fact, OsteoArthritis in athletes can sometimes be even harder to diagnose because of those individuals’ tolerance for pain. [Read more…]