What is PRP? The term PRP stands for Platelet-Rich Plasma, a component of blood that is rich in platelets. Platelets are small cell fragments tat play a crucial role in blood clotting and contain growth factors that aid in tissue repair and regeneration. How PRP Works The concentrated platelets in PRP release growth factors and
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Participating in winter sports is a great way to stay fit while having fun with family and friends. But skiing, snowboarding and ice-skating account for thousands of emergency room visits a year, so it’s important to know how to do it safely. Any physical activity, including sports, have potential health and safety risks. You can
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Do you realize that one in two Americans over the age of 50 are expected to be at risk for Osteoporosis? What does this exactly mean to you? Bone is living tissue that is constantly being broken down and replaced. Osteoporosis occurs when the creation of new bone doesn’t keep up with the loss of
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It is wonderful to be back in the swing of summer, enjoying the beautiful weather and being active again. Increased physical activity can mean an increase in injuries, especially if you have been a sofa spud for over a year. Sports account for 2/3 of the hospitalizations that occur outside of the home. In 2019,
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If you are like most people, you have been home a lot, sitting in front of your computer or television, trying to maintain your career or your sanity. Between quarantining and social distancing, the home you loved has become your confinement. Many of our patients come in saying Covid is a pain, but in actuality,
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The knee is one of the largest and most complex joints in the body, consisting of bones, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage. A lot of moving parts and soft tissue in a body part which takes a lot of abuse mean a lot of opportunity for injuries. Any way you move during the course of the
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What PRP Can Do For You by Dr David V LopezWinter Sports By Dr. Lopez
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