Regenerative Treatments for Sports Injuries
Sports injuries can be a major setback for athletes, impacting their performance and overall quality of life. While traditional treatments like medication, physical therapy, and surgery are available, Regenerative Therapies for Sports Injuries offer advanced, non-invasive alternatives. These treatments utilize your body’s own healing capabilities to expedite recovery and reduce pain.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections: This technique involves extracting a small sample of your blood, concentrating the platelets, and injecting them back into the injured area. Platelets release growth factors that stimulate tissue repair, reducing inflammation and accelerating healing.
Tissue-Derived Allografts: These injections introduce cells capable of differentiating into various tissue types, promoting regeneration and reducing pain. They are highly effective for targeted tissue repair, especially in tendon and ligament injuries.
Prolotherapy: By injecting a solution into the injured area, prolotherapy stimulates collagen production and repairs damaged tissues, particularly effective for ligament and tendon injuries.
Viscous Supplementation: This involves injecting hyaluronic acid into a joint to lubricate it, which is especially beneficial for treating knee pain caused by osteoarthritis.
For immediate, specialized care, Dr. Ilana Etelzon’s urgent care facility provides comprehensive, tailored treatment plans designed to get you back to your sport quickly and safely.
