Athletes Turning Toward PRP and Stem Cell Therapy
Athletes are also at the cutting edge of medical treatment. Platelet Rich Plasma, also known as PRP, and Stem Cell Therapy are Regenerative Medicine procedures that have become popular as more elite athletes have been known to turn towards these procedures as non-surgical solutions.
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Stem Cell therapies have been used to treat many disorders from knee, hip, shoulder, ankle, wrist and even the spine. The goal of regenerative medicine procedures is to aid in the healing process or assist in faster healing. By using the bodies own growth factors in the PRP, or your own stem cells modern medicine is emerging into a new realm of treatment for pro and amateur athletes alike.
Dennis M. Lox, MD, serves patients in the greater Tampa Bay area, including, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Tampa, New Port Richey, Sarasota, Orlando and Spring Hill. He has been pleased to accommodate the needs of patients throughout Florida, the United States, the Western Hemisphere, and Europe, as well. Located in the 33765 area, our office can be reached at (727) 462-5582.