So who's tried this to heal injuries and what do you think about it? It's rather new and it would be good to hear some feedback for those who have had nagging injuries for years.
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So who's tried this to heal injuries and what do you think about it? It's rather new and it would be good to hear some feedback for those who have had nagging injuries for years.
fouad abiad
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that looks very painful
I'd sooner have surgery.
fouad touts the benefits of this therapy yet he also touted the therapy of a chiro only to denounce him months later. I question people who give praise to something so quickly after treatment - he literally did it within weeks. I'd feel really good too if i went from going all out in the gym down to nothing for 6 weeks.
It may work and it may work well but i'd like to see more research on it first.
Scott Milne just had it done too. I am seriously thinking about it for myself. I'll keep CBB updated if I give it a go.
I fail to see the science behind this.
If somebody knows the physiological benifits of doing this, please let us know.
I had 3 PRP injections after I had microfracture surgery on my knee, as suggested by my surgeon... Each shot was $325, so it wasn't cheap. Apparently, it was supposed to improve the speed and quality of healing but I can't really attest to it. And after spending over a $1000 on it, I can't say I'm too happy.
I heard Kobe Bryant had some sort of "improved" PRP shot this offseason in his ankle... Anyone know what it's called or anything about it?
325 a shot. hgh + some quality rest would be cheaper.
That looked ****ing brutal! One thing I noticed is that the doc didn't change the needle when he switched injection spots. I thought that was a no no. Last place I would want to contract an infection would be right in a joint. Tim Ferris had some sort of cocktail done on himself and ended up getting a bad infection.
On a side note I have heard IGF1 frequently injected into the injured area is supposed to help.
Docs do this all the time. I see it everyday.Quote:
One thing I noticed is that the doc didn't change the needle when he switched injection spots. I thought that was a no no.
I sell PRP to docs and I've talked to them about it. The feedback I am getting is that some like it and some don't. Studies really aren't there yet. A few docs I know like it for Tennis Elbow. Also, heard it was good for Plantar Fasciitis and there was a very recent study that came out that was very positive for Plantar Fasciitis and PRP injections.
So how long did it actually take for you to fully heal ?Quote:
Originally Posted by DLABE058
My case is a bit complicated - I had microfracture surgery on my knee, which is essentially done in order to try to re-grow new cartilage. It typically takes a full year to recover from the surgery, which is how long it took me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hosehead
However, the PRP was given in hopes of improving the QUALITY of the new cartilage. And I can't say it helped in this respect. Hope this makes sense.
Additionally, talking with other people who saw my surgeon (who was giving me the PRP shots), they had some really good results with tendonitis type issues & PRP.
OK. I am awaiting a MRI on my knee and I'm guessing it's going to be a lack of cartilage issue. I have no pain at all , full ROM but the knee feels as though it's weak and may buckle at any time. I hope I just injured it but I can't really recall when I may have done it. If it's injured I may use GH for the rehab process.I also have terrible tendonitis in my right bicep/elbow. I may look into PRP for that. Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by DLABE058