Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Athletes By: Lauren Gottlieb 11/12/2013 ITMG

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

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  at/landing_timberwolves.html at/landing_timberwolves.html

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