In the last couple of years, PRP therapy has gained much popularity among athletes. From Tiger Woods to Kobe Bryant, several top athletes have resorted to this alternative form of treatment.

Here’s why PRP therapy is sought after so much.

It Helps Treat Several Types of Sports Injuries

PRP therapy can be used to treat an array of musculoskeletal injuries sustained in sports. From joint pain and stiffness to ACL tears to ankle sprains, there’s no limit to what PRP therapy won’t help heal when it comes to restoring the functionality of the musculoskeletal system. Athletes who’ve sustained soft tissue injuries, ligament tears, muscle overuse injuries, or even high-impact injuries can turn to PRP therapy for a quick recovery.  The treatment method helps reduce inflammation, restore mobility and flexibility, and stimulate the body’s healing process, allowing for effective rehabilitation.

It’s a Minimally Invasive Intervention

Let’s be honest; nobody wants to go under the knife unless they absolutely have to. With PRP therapy, athletes have the option to evade surgical procedures that are not only invasive but also risky. With the minimally invasive procedure involved in PRP therapy, they can avoid the hassle of surgery altogether. It requires no anaesthesia, is performed within 30–60 minutes, causes little to no discomfort while being carried out, and has no downtime.

Athletes can resume their regular activities after leaving the clinic. They may experience slight muscle soreness immediately afterwards and be asked to take it easy, but can pretty much go about their day without having to be bedridden in a hospital.

It Provides Lasting Relief

PRP therapy also has long-lasting effects. Individuals who’ve turned to this form of alternative treatment have reported an improvement in their condition that lasted for an extended period. In cases where the treatment was used for less severe musculoskeletal injuries and ailments, PRP also helped eliminate the issue entirely.

This makes it a popular choice of regenerative medicine among athletes, who prefer solutions that offer long-lasting relief. This helps ensure that they’re able to continue performing in sports without having to worry about the pain returning anytime soon. While multiple sessions of PRP therapy may be required for maximum effects, the results are long-lasting and improve structural elements such as muscles, soft tissue, ligaments, and joints.

At RegenerVate Medical Injection Therapy, we use platelet rich plasma injections to treat musculoskeletal injuries sustained in sports. Call our team at 1 855 847-3975 to make an appointment at our clinics in the greater Toronto area!