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A NEW SPIN ON REHAB




Platelet-rich plasma treatments are growing in popularity. “Blood-spinning” or PRP is platelet rich plasma therapy. Tiger Woods underwent the procedure to help recover fast from surgery on his left knee. PRP therapy treatments have been used for over a decade. It is used for sport-related injuries; sever tendinitis, plantar fasciitis and muscle and ligament tears. The procedure takes less than 45 minutes and is less invasive than injections. It is a great option for older athletes because of the slower healing time.

Blood is taken from a vein near the elbow; about 20-6 milliliters. In a centrifuge, platelet-rich plasma is separated from re-blood cells in about 15 minutes. A concentrate of platelets, which promote repair and growth are injected into the injury. The athlete can recover faster because the healing of powers of platelets has been applied to the injury.