The Knee Joint

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What Is Platelet Rich Plasma, And Will It Help My Knee Pain?

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a form of regenerative therapy were your own cells are re-introduced to an area of damaged soft tissue as a treatment to promote healing. The cells are typically introduced to the body with an injection. You may have also heard of Stem Cell injections as another form of regenerative therapy.

In this presentation our Physical Therapy Intern, Andrew So, will briefly explain:

  • The methodology of how PRP works

  • What your protocol may look like

  • If you are an ideal candidate for PRP

  • What benefits you may receive from the treatment

  • How long the benefits may last

  • And the need for future areas of research regarding this topic

Please click on the video link below and enjoy this presentation.