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
Mail Us: info@orthogencare.in
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Sports injuries an its Treatment from Regencare

How to Manage Sports Injuries?

 An injury that happens while exercising or while playing a sport is called a sports injury. Though it is mostly children that are at risk of such injuries, adults can get them too, and in some cases, they can be severe.

What are the different types of Sports Injuries?

Every injury has different symptoms and complications. However, there are certain common types of sports injuries, such as:

• Sprains
• Strains
• Knee Injuries
• Swollen Muscles
• Rotator Cuff Injury
• Fractures
• Dislocations

In What Way Can I Prevent Sports Injuries?

Though most injuries are accidental, there are many injuries that can happen due to certain practices. The best ways to prevent such injuries are given below:

• Learn proper techniques, postures and stances to move while you do your sport or activity
• Using the right equipment, such as shoes, clothing etc. gives you athletic protection
• Overdoing an exercise can often cause fatigue or other issues. Ease yourself
• If you get hurt, do not try working through the pain, let your body recover
• When recovering, resume your activity slowly

When Do I Need to Call My Doctor?

After an injury if you have any of the following symptoms, get in touch with your doctor as soon as possible:

• Severe pain
• Visible lumps/ deformity
• Weakness or inability to move the hurt area
• Swelling
•  Instability

Why Regencare?

At Regencare, our orthopaedics centre receives a large number of patients with sports injuries. Well equipped in handling primary as well as complex sports injuries, including knee and hip replacement surgeries, we have developed enhanced and comfortable recovery pathways for our patients. The hospital and staff are proficient in handling knee, ankle and shoulder related injuries that include ACL, PCL, cartilage, meniscal, rotator cuff injuries.

Blog Reviewed By: Dr Vineeth MB
Mail Us: info@orthogencare.in
Book an Appointment: regencare.in/book-an-appointment

Sports injuries an its Treatment from Regencare