Platelet rich plasma or PRP, is human blood that is separated using a centrifuge to isolate the platelets from the blood cells. Our body’s blood is made of a combination of 93% red blood cells, 6% white blood cells, and 1% plasma and platelets. Platelets are our bodies built-in defense that contributes to our natural healing processes. The body’s first response to tissue injury is to deliver platelets to the injured area. The main contribution of these cells are their clotting ability, however they also provide an incredible healing factor for muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints naturally. By using PRP therapy, we use concentrated amounts of the healing platelets and deliver them to parts of the body that need accelerated healing.

PRP therapy provides outpatient treatment that is convenient, time efficient, and effective. With minimal downtime and quick treatments, many patients continue active lives with little to none recovery time. The number of injections varies depending on each patient’s individualized condition, but typically range anywhere from two to six injections spaced out over time. Patients typically experience significant reduction in pain after the first or second injection.