Plasma Injections Near Northville MI

PRP and its Benefits

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, common in sports therapy for two decades already, are making the jump into more mainstream applications. PRP has been known to improve the rate of wound healing and bone-grafting procedures in a variety of areas such as neurosurgery, maxillofacial surgery, otolaryngology and orthopedic surgery. Research shows it’s particularly effective at treating musculoskeletal injuries of the muscles, bones, tendons, nerves, blood vessels and soft tissues.

You are at increased risk for these types of injuries if you maintain fixed positions for long periods of time, perform repetitive movements of the limbs, exert pressure on various body parts or work at high speeds.

PRP can help with all of these. Here are some benefits:

• Speedier return to normal activity thanks to quicker healing process
• Localized treatment for most effective results
• Reduced dependence on medications such as opioids that can become addictive and bring on severe withdrawal symptoms
• Reduced reliance on physical therapy
• Lessened need for invasive surgery and long recovery times

PRP therapy is desired because it doesn’t just mask pain but instead addresses the root cause. Thus, it’s gaining increasing acceptance as a trusted treatment for sports-related injuries, allowing athletes to return more quickly to competition after injury. This includes both contact sports (football, basketball, etc.) and solo sports (figure skating and golf).