Regenerative Therapies for Musculoskeletal Conditions

Platelet Rich Plasma Injections

Platelet Rich Plasma Injections (PRP) or Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) can be used to reduce pain, expedite healing, as well as restore function and quality of life. 

Platelets are cells within the blood that are naturally released by the body when an injury occurs. Platelets help blood clotting and released many growth factors and other proteins that are necessary to speed healing and restore tissue.

Commonly Treated Conditions

Tendinopathies/Tendonitis

Ligament Injuries

Muscular Conditions

Joint Degeneration/Osteoarthritis

Rotator Cuff Injuries

Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow

Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Hamstring Injuries

Plantar Fasciitis

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Allograft Cellular Therapy

Degeneration of joints and tissue can occur due to aging or trauma, resulting in pain, reduced mobility and impaired quality of life.  Allograft Cellular Therapy (ACT) is rich in cytokines, growth factors, and proteins that promote regeneration of cells and tissue.  ACT has anti-inflammatory properties, which has been shown to improve tissue regeneration  in cartilage, muscle, and other soft tissue injuries.  Other important properties of ACT  are the ability to reduce cellular death and increase new blood vessel growth.  

Potential Benefits

Reduced pain

Tissue repair

Tissue regeneration

Improved function

Improved range of motion

Improved healing

Improved elasticity of skin

Increased metabolic activity at treatment site

Increased blood flow to treatment site

Commonly Treated Conditions

Arthritis

Tendinitis

Muscle, tendon, and ligament tears

Cartilage defects

Musculoskeletal pain

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Prolotherapy

Prolotherapy is used to treat injuries or conditions that cause pain that will not heal. Prolotherapy helps to stimulate the body’s healing processes to strengthen and repair injured and painful joints and connective tissue. When ligaments and tendons are stretched or torn, the joint that they are supporting destabilizes and can become painful. Prolotherapy can help to repair the weakened tissue and produce new collagen, resulting in improved stabilization of the joints. This results in reduction of pain and improved performance.

Prolotherapy works by stimulating our body’s natural healing mechanisms to lay down new tissue in the weakened area. This is done by a directed injection to the site of injury and stimulating the healing process. A mild inflammatory effect is created to encourage new growth of tissue and healing.  Benefits include repair of injured tissue, increased circulation,improved performance and reduction in pain.

Treatment intervals vary depending on the location and severity of the injury. Often four to six treatments are needed.

Commonly Treated Conditions

Osteoarthritis

Tendonitis

Sprains

Migraines

Hip pain

Piriformis Syndrome

Rotator Cuff Injuries

Back Pain

Knee Pain

Plantar Fasciitis

Trigger Point Injections with Myofascial Release

Trigger points are very common culprits of pain. Areas of uncontrolled muscle tightness cause tenderness and referred pain. Trigger points may even interfere with normal range of motion and strength. Pain is often described as a dull ache, or deep, pressing pain or burning, often accompanied by fatigue of the muscle.  Fascia, similar to the white layer surrounding an orange, is connective tissue throughout our body that provides structural support. Restrictions in fascia can interfere with normal motion and contribute to pain.

Our therapies utilize injections, manual manipulation, and other instruments to locate and release muscle tension and soft tissue adhesions. This results in pain reduction, improved range of motion, faster healing and improved circulation.

Myofascial release may also help to reduce the appearance of cellulite, the dimpling appearance of skin that is common on thigh, buttocks, and hips. Cellulite is caused by bulging of fat pockets through the fascial connections under the skin. Fascial adhesions contribute to the cottage cheese appearance and reduce blood flow to the tissue. Release tightened fascia can help to promote circulation and reduce the appearance of cellulite.

Potential Benefits

Reduced pain

 Improved range of motion

Improved performance

Improved circulation

 Improved appearance of skin

Reduction in appearance of cellulite

Platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF)

One among numerous growth factors that regulate cell growth and division. In particular, PDGF plays a significant role in blood vessel formation, the growth of blood vessels from already-existing blood vessel tissue, mitogenesis, i.e. proliferation, of mesenchymal cells such as fibroblasts, osteoblasts, tenocytes, vascular smooth muscle cells and mesenchymal stem cells as well as chemotaxis, the directed migration, of mesenchymal cells. Platelet-derived growth factor is a dimeric glycoprotein that can be composed of two A subunits (PDGF-AA), two B subunits (PDGF-BB), or one of each (PDGF-AB).