Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Sports Injuries

platelet-rich plasma therapy for sports injuries

Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, has been used since the 1980s to help athletes recover from sports injuries. The therapy began as a transfusion used by hematologists to help people with blood clotting issues. Platelets are the cells in the blood that help the clotting mechanisms that heal wounds. There are also tiny cells in the plasma that contain specialized proteins … Read More