Category Archives: PRP

Could PRP for Pain Help Reduce the Use of Opioids?

The opioid epidemic currently gripping America is devastating families and communities, but an unlikely solution is on the horizon. PRP can be used to effectively relieve pain long-term, which in turn can reduce reliance on opioids for their pain-killing properties. Rather than using dangerous and addictive opioids to treat acute and chronic pain and injuries,… Continue Reading

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Athletes Look to PRP to Prevent Recurring Injuries

Platelet-rich plasma has become a leading regenerative medicine treatment, especially as an alternative to invasive surgery. However, as many athletes have proven over the past few years, the value of PRP goes beyond treating existing injuries. Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani, now a pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, has shown that PRP can also be… Continue Reading

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Olympic Athletes Turn to PRP for Accelerated Healing

Beginning on February 9, the world’s most talented winter athletes will compete on the world stage in PyeongChang, South Korea as they participate in the 2018 WInter Olympic Games. Events like Alpine skiing and snowboarding will demand that athletes remain in prime form to beat their competitors and bring home gold. As a result, the… Continue Reading

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PRP as Preventative Therapy

levitra content Platelet-rich plasma has become a favorite treatment for professional athletes and weekend warriors alike, but its value goes beyond use as a treatment to existing injuries. As Los Angeles Angels’ pitcher, Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani has proven, PRP can also be utilized as a preventative treatment. Dr. William Bennett at Bennett Orthopedics and… Continue Reading

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Tennis Elbow PRP Successful Study Shows

Lateral epicondylitis is an overuse injury, also referred to as “tennis elbow” because of the repetitive motion made in tennis that puts stress on the extensor muscles. Which treatment protocol is followed is determined by the history of the patient as well as severity of the injury. At Bennett Orthopedics and Sportsmedicine, Dr. Bennett notes… Continue Reading

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3 Things You Always Wanted to Know about PRP

Platelet-rich plasma has revolutionized the medical industry, and made it possible to generate deep and effective healing in a way that has never been seen before. Dr. Bennett has successfully used PRP in many procedures, minimizing pain and downtime in his patients. Even if you’ve heard plenty of discussion about PRP, you may still have… Continue Reading

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Will PRP Treatment Help Me Avoid Surgery?

Will PRP Treatment Help Me Avoid Surgery?

With any treatment option the outcome and sustained results are highly dependent on the extent of the injury. For example in the case of mild arthritis, PRP could potentially prevent the development of further degeneration. However, in advanced arthritic degeneration the goal of the treatment is to minimize pain and improve function. PRP (potentially if… Continue Reading

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MLB Pitcher Chose PRP Over Surgery

Miami baseball fans may recognize the name Colin Rea, the MLB pitcher who recently sustained an injury to his elbow. As he explained to reporters, “Every pitcher kind of goes through some soreness here and there throughout the season… For me, that’s what it was. It wasn’t anything more. It was something I was able… Continue Reading

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Stem Cell Treatments Now Used on Pets, Too

Stem cells are hitting the news on a daily basis now, and for good reason. These incredible cells have time and time again exhibited the potential to provide therapeutic treatments that fight against disease and disability. Most people immediately align the use of stem cells with humans, but new research is successfully uncovering how stem… Continue Reading

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