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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy Reasons Why PRP Therapy Is Used in Medicine

November 22, 2022

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy Reasons Why PRP Therapy Is Used in Medicine High Profile Therapy PRP therapy injections got some popular buzz after athletes began using this treatment option to help with their sports-related injuries. Convenient Resource Every patient has a blood supply that can be utilized for this type of therapy treatment. Our blood comprised of proteins that regulate new growth allowing your body to heal, PRP therapy relies...

Meniscus Tear – Causes, diagnosis and treatment

November 12, 2022

Meniscus Tear The meniscus is a structure in the knee joint that spans and cushions the space between the femur (thighbone) and the tibia (shinbone). There are two menisci in each knee – one on the inside (the medial meniscus) and one on the outside (the lateral meniscus). Each is made of strong fibrocartilage and is shaped like a crescent or the letter “C.” These menisci look like suction cups that are carefully moulded to the shape of the...

Tennis elbow Treatment

November 12, 2022

Tennis Elbow What is Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow is a form of tendonitis that causes pain over the bony prominence called the lateral epicondyle on the outside of the elbow. It is often referred to as lateral epi-condylitis. Tendons are non-elastic fibrous bands that connect muscles to bone. What Causes It? Tennis elbow is caused by repetitive stress on the muscles and tendons that are attached to the lateral epicondyle. These muscles extend along...

Shoulder Impingement, causes, and treatment.

November 12, 2022

Shoulder Impingement What is Shoulder Impingement? Impingement refers to mechanical compression and/or wear of the rotator cuff tendons. The rotator cuff is actually a series of four muscles connecting the scapula (shoulder blade) to the humeral head (upper part of the shoulder joint.) The rotator cuff is important in maintaining the humeral head within the glenoid (socket) during normal shoulder function and also contributes to shoulder strength...

PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) A natural, non-surgical technique to heal & rejuvenate damaged joints, tissues & bones

November 12, 2022

Take Back Your Life! PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) A natural, non-surgical technique to heal & rejuvenate damaged joints, tissues &bones Medical advances have uncovered a promising 100% natural treatment for pain and injury called Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy, or” PRP” that is safe and effective in a variety of injuries, from chronic conditions to acute trauma. It often eliminates or at least delays the need for surgery. It is drug-free,...

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatments

November 6, 2022

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatments Blood consists of four main components: plasma, platelets, red blood cells, and white blood cells called whole blood. Whole blood is made up of approximately 55 percent plasma and 45 percent blood cells. Further, you have platelet-rich plasma and platelet-poor plasma. In recent decades, a treatment called platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy began to be used to aid in recovering from certain injuries and...

Mid-thoracic Back Pain

March 6, 2021

Mid-thoracic back pain is pain in the middle of your back, from the base of your neck to the bottom of your ribs. Causes of middle back pain include: Muscle strainPoor postureDiseases such as osteoarthritisStressLack of strength,Prolonged sitting at a computerUsing a backpackOveruse injuries (such as repetitive motion), orTrauma (such as a whiplash injury caused by a car accident or as a result of a sports injury). Symptoms of...

Sports Injuries

February 27, 2021

Most sports injuries are due to either trauma or overuse of muscles or joints. The majority are caused by minor trauma involving muscles, ligaments, tendons, or bones, including: Contusions (bruises)SprainsStrainsFracturesDislocations Some examples of strains are: Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). Lateral epicondylitis, also known as tennis elbow, is characterized by pain in the backside of the elbow and forearm, along the thumb...

Sports Specific Warm up Tips

January 31, 2021

Warming up before exercise can increase blood flow to muscles and other soft tissues gradually, which is an important factor in avoiding damage to ligaments, muscles, joints and tendons. A general warm up should include five to ten minutes of light cardiovascular activity, such as fast walking or slow jogging, to increase your heart rate gradually, promote blood flow to your muscles and supply them with more oxygen. To properly prepare your...

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

January 25, 2021

Pelvic floor dysfunction is the inability to correctly relax and coordinate your pelvic floor muscles to have a bowel movement. Symptoms include constipation, straining to defecate, having urine or stool leakage, and experiencing a frequent need to pee. Initial treatments include biofeedback, pelvic floor physical therapy and medications. What is pelvic floor dysfunction? Pelvic floor dysfunction is a common condition where you are unable to...

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