PRP is also known as autologous blood concentrate (APC). Platelets are a specialized type of blood cell that is involved in injury healing. With PRP, a concentrated platelet solution is injected into the injured area to stimulate healing.
Human platelets are naturally extremely rich in connective tissue growth factors. Injecting these growth factors into damaged ligaments and tendons stimulates a natural repair process. But in order to benefit from these natural healing proteins, the platelets must first be concentrated. In other words, PRP recreates and stimulates the body’s natural healing process.
PRP treatment works best for chronic ligament and tendon sprains/strains that have failed other conservative treatment, including:
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Shoulder pain and instability
- Tennis & golfer’s elbow
- Hamstring and hip strains
- Knee sprains and instability
- Patellofemoral syndrome and patellar tendinosis
- Ankle Sprains
- Achilles tendinosis & plantar fasciitis
- Low back ligament pain