LivingYoung Center is pleased to offer Platelet-Rich Plasma Joint Therapy on select dates in both our Seminole & Palm Harbor location. Treatments will be performed by Dr. Bart Rademaker. We are also offering special pricing for LivingYoung clients only!
One-Day-Only Special
$595 per injection area (Reg. $800)
Add-on additional areas for only $250 each
Tuesday, August 4th
Seminole Location: 10am-2pm
Palm Harbor Location: 3pm-5pm
(limited availability)
What is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy?
PRP is a progressive non-surgical healing treatment used in many fields, including sports medicine and orthopedics. In the field of non-surgical orthopedics, PRP is injected into the affected region to stimulate and enhance healing. PRP is your own blood modified in a way to produce mega doses of your body’s own healing "ingredients" that are stored in our platelets. The medical term for these ingredients is called Growth Factors.
The Preparation
First, the patient’s blood is collected and then spun in a centrifuge specifically designed to concentrate platelets for PRP purposes. Second, topical and injected local anesthetic is provided to the affected region. Third, the PRP is activated and injected into the injured/desired area.
How Does PRP Work?
Blood platelets, contain growth factors that can trigger cell proliferation, speed healing and stimulate tissue regeneration in the treated area. Most patients notice some element of improvement 2-6 weeks after PRP. Symptom improvement is slow and subtle as days and weeks pass. Clinical trials are reporting ongoing improvement up to 6-9 months after PRP in some cases. The possibility of side effects is practically nonexistent because the body is using its own blood.
What areas commonly treated areas?
Shoulder: Rotator cuff tendinitis or tear, rotator cuff impingement syndrome or bursitis, bicipital tendinitis, labrum tear, arthritis, instability
Knee: Patellar tendinitis, partially torn or strained major ligaments of knee (ACL/LCL/MCL), meniscus tears, chondromalacia, arthritis, instability
Ankle: Achilles tendinitis, peroneal tendinitis, ankle sprain, instability, other foot or ankle tendinitis
Spine: Whiplash injury, ligament sprain, instability, arthritis
Are PRP treatments painful?
Patients typically tolerate
the procedure well although post-injection soreness is expected given the PRP-induced inflammatory response.
Is PRP curative or just a band-aide?
Unlike Cortisone shots, PRP actually heals the injured region.
How many treatments would I need?
One to four treatments depending on the degree of injury and how long the injury has been there.
What can you expect after getting PRP Joint Treatment?
For the first 48 hours, swelling and discomfort are typical in the injected area. By day 3-4, these symptoms will begin to substantially resolve.
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