PRP/Stem Cell Therapy in Burbank CA

What is PRP?

Platelet-rich-plasma therapy (PRP) is a form of regenerative medicine that can promote the natural growth factors your body uses to heal tissue by increasing the number of reparative cells your body naturally produces. PRP therapy uses injections of a concentration of a patient’s own platelets to accelerate the healing of injured tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints.

What does PRP do?

PRP is a treatment used in the treatment of ligament, tendon and joint injuries. It helps to repair damaged tissue by stimulating your body’s natural healing mechanisms. As a result, it helps to improve the range of motion and strength of injured muscles and tendons.

Who can benefit from PRP?

PRP is safe for use in both children and adults. However, pregnant women should not receive the treatment because it contains platelets which may affect the fetus. In addition, if you have any heart conditions or are on any medications you should not receive this therapy because it may increase your risk of bleeding or swelling (edema) at the injection site. If you are having surgery or are recovering from surgery you should inform your doctor about any medications you take before receiving PRP therapy so that they can be taken with caution during your recovery period.