platelet-rich plasma therapy for athletes by: lauren gottlieb 11/12/2013 itmg 100 06
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Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Athletes
By: Lauren Gottlieb11/12/2013
ITMG 100 06
Background Information
• Plasma: Liquid part of your blood that is a yellowish liquid
• PRP:Used to hasten healing of tendon injuries
Steps in PRP Therapy Blood is taken from the body
Placed in a device called a separator
Use an ultrasound machine to map out the place of the injection
Slowly injected into the previously mapped area.
Candidates for PRP Therapy
http://www.performanceorthopedics.com
Basic Facts:
Price: Approximately $500-$2000 per injection
Advantages: Expedites healing process
Using your own body to heal yourself
Real-Life Examples
Many athletes use PRP Therapy Rafael Nadal
Tiger Woods
Hines Ward
Kobe Bryant
Brandon Roy http://www.foxsportsnorth.com/07/03/12/Platelet-rich-plasma-therapy-
big-with-at/landing_timberwolves.html
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