PRP for Sports Injuries

Be it professional athletes or weekend players, when you are into sports, injuries are not always escapable; rather they become a part of your regime. Traditionally, a hurt athlete would be left only with the choice of sitting out to be able to heal from an injury or a surgery. Thankfully, today there are many options that a sportsperson has and PRP is considered to be one of the best.

PRP or platelet-rich plasma is a kind of regenerative medicine. Plasma is an essential component that contains proteins that support the growth of cells. PRP is made by isolating the plasma from the blood and then concentrating it.

In the most minimally invasive manner, it can be very effective for the most common sports injuries. Orthopedic surgeons use PRP injections. They first draw a small amount of the patient’s blood and isolate the healing platelets. The concentrated plasma is then infused through an injection into the affected area. The surgeon uses ultrasound to visualize the targeted area so that the injection reaches the right end.

Let us take a look at the benefits of PRP for sports injuries

• Has a vast scope and usage

PRP therapy is one of the most cutting-edge pain management techniques for sports and sports-related injuries that may affect joints, ligaments, tendons or other tissues.

• Relief for Knee Osteoarthritis

PRP therapy can be instrumental in restoring hyaluronic acid concentration in the knees of patients suffering from Osteoarthritis.

• Helps in managing inflammation

An advanced technique, PRP therapy offers quick, safe and successful healing that helps in reduction of the pain as well as swelling.

• Minimal Invasion

The benefits of PRP treatments are many, the major one being that it requires minimal invasion. The blood is collected and the plasma is injected thus averting surgery.

For the past three years, Regencare has been the first choice when it comes to the best regenerative medicine center in the whole of South India. Treating patients in our state-of-the-art center we ensure our patients, especially sportspersons get the best treatment.

Blog Reviewed By: Dr Vineeth MB
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Sports injuries an its Treatment from Regencare

Plantar Fasciitis

Pain in the heel or any part of the foot when you take the first few steps in the morning can be largely blamed on Plantar Fasciitis. Plantar Fasciitis is the most common reason that causes heel pain. 

The plantar fascia is a weblike thick ligament that connects the heel bone to the front of the foot. It supports the arch of the foot by absorbing the shock while walking. The stabbing pain that you feel in the heel or at the bottom of the foot is caused when there is inflammation in this thick band of tissues.

What symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis should I look out for?

Plantar fasciitis is the most commonly made orthopaedic complaint. It causes pain either in the heel or in the midfoot area. It can affect one foot or both and the pain caused can be dull or sharp.

The pain is triggered when you stand for long hours or when you stand up after sitting or lying down for some time. Some people feel it in the morning when they get out of bed and take their first few steps. Climbing stairs can also feel troublesome due to stiffness in the heel. The people affected by plantar fasciitis feel pain once they stop doing the activity and rarely while doing it. 

What are the main causes of Plantar Fasciitis?

Although a straight cause of plantar fasciitis is still unclear it is believed that due to excessive wear and tear of daily life, the plantar fascia ligament may develop small tears. When there is repeated stretching and tearing of these tissues, inflammation in the fascia is experienced.

Even though the runners’ complain about it the most, others can also experience it often. Though the reason is not yet ascertained, yet there are a few factors that need to be taken care of.

• It is most common amongst the active men and women in the age group of 40-60 years.
• Activities that put a lot of stress on the heels can lead to plantar fasciitis like- aerobics, ballet dancing, long-distance running or abnormal walking patterns. 
• Being overweight or obese can increase the risk of plantar fasciitis.
• Having foot problems like a flat foot or high arch can lay added stress on the ligament.

Ignoring plantar fasciitis can lead to excessive heel pain and hinder the normal activities of daily routine. Consult a medical expert today. 

Blog Reviewed By: Dr Vineeth MB
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