STRONGMAN (WEIGHTLIFTER) KNEE PAIN IMPROVES WITH PLATELET RICH PLASMA (PRP)

Tampa, Saint Petersburg and Clearwater, Fl

     Knee pain is tough on athletes. Bodybuilding, weightlifting and in particular strongman competition, places undue stress on the knee. Strongman competition includes awkward positions and lifts such as hoisting up tractor tires and cars.

A bad knee, whether it is a meniscal tear, patellar tendonitis, bursitis, or early degeneration from arthritis, is often unhappy with heavy weights and repetitive weightlifting.

A strongman competitor with a torn meniscus, desired conservative treatment with Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for chronic knee pain and swelling. Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) was injected into the bad knee with the meniscal tear. Afterwards, pain and swelling improved over a weeks time. Return to weightlifting occurred with knee stressing lifts in 2 weeks. Return to strongman competition was achieved within one month. The use of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for musculoskeletal disorders has been advocated for a variety of conditions. Knee pain of various etiologies, including meniscal tears have been treated with Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP).

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 and 33765 areas, our offices can be reached at (727) 462-5582 (Clearwater) and (727) 817-1909 (New Port Richey). Call to schedule your visit today.