Injured pro athletes, jump on PRP therapy bandwagon

January 3, 2017 | By hwild | In: Athletes, Dr. Michael Monfett, FiDi, musculoskeletal pain, Pain, Platelet-rich plasma, PRP Therapy, Sports Medicine, weekend warriors

PRP Therapy For Sports Injuries

Platelet-rich plasma PRP Therapy is blood plasma that has been enriched with platelets. As a concentrated source of autologous platelets, PRP contains several different growth factors and other cytokines that can stimulate healing of soft tissue. Wikipedia

PRP Treatment For Athletes

In simple terms, PRP Therapy is an injection therapy made up of an individuals own blood sample that has been spun to the point where the blood becomes rich in healing. This solution of concentrated platelets and growth factors is then then injected into the injured area to promote healing. PRP therapy relieves pain without the risks of surgery.

High profile athletes like Steph Curry, Tiger Wood, Hines Ward , Kobe Bryant, Andrew Bynum, Maria Sharapova, and Alex Rodriguez are among many athletes that have turned to PRP Therapy when treating chronic tendon injuries, acute muscle and ligament injuries, shoulder injuries, knee injuries, hamstring, flexor strains, stress fractures due to overuse or repetitive injury.

The objective of PRP treatments is to treat chronic pain, and permit a speedier recovery; allowing an athlete less down time, and a stronger comeback to the game!.

Recently reported in MMA Junkie, UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier underwent additional PRP treatment on his hip in the hopes of speeding up the healing process so that he can fight to defend his title by spring against Anthony Johnson. Cormier was referred to platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, a less invasive treatment that’s become popular among athletes over the past three years.
Ian Mahinmi To Undergo PRP Treatment: Ian Mahinmi, 30, has been hobbled by knee injuries all season. He suffered a torn meniscus back in October and during recovery, aggravated patellar tendinitis in one knee and suffered a bone bruise in the other. Mahinmi is expected to be out approximately six more weeks, as he will undergoes platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment on both knees.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard sprained his ankle and is undergoing PRP Therapy.
Padres prospect Brasoban receives stem cell/PRP therapy on elbow. In hopes of avoiding surgery, he received the elbow PRP injection last week in San Diego. The 22-year-old will be re-evaluated in six to eight weeks.

“Weekend Warriors” Athletes, Active Professionals can PRP Therapy be the right treatment for your painful condition. For athletes suffering chronic tendon or joint pain, PRP can be a life-changer. Ask New York Dr. Michael Monfett who about PRP treatments for chronic sports and musculoskeletal injuries. Contact Dr. Monfett at Skyline PMR located in Manhattan in the heart of the FiDi is now accepting new patients.

Skyline Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, P.C.
Michael Monfett, MD
40 Broad St #601, New York, NY 10004
(212) 797-1200

PRP Therapy for Chronic Pain & Injury – Dr. Michael Monfett in NYC – Fix Joint Pain with PRP Injections

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