How Regenerative Medicine is Being Used in Sports Injuries

Sports injuries usually occur unexpectedly on a football pitch or a race track. Many times, athletes push their bodies to achieve great success.

For athletes to achieve their success, they must take care of their bodies. However, injuries may hamper their morale, dampen their hopes, and be sidelined for months or years.

Regenerative medicine, thankfully, has become a savior to all professional athletes. Not only is regenerative medicine being embraced in sports, but athletes also believe it to ensure sporting success.

Below are ways in which regenerative medicine is being embraced in treating sports injuries;

 

Using Stem Cell Therapy

Stem cell therapy in sports usually involves harnessing the capabilities of stem cells so that they can replicate and evolve into different cells depending on their position in the body. When undergoing this procedure, the bone marrow of the athletes is sourced for stem cells, which are then injected into the affected tissue.

As time progresses, the introduced stem cells repair the damaged tissue, restoring it to its optimum function. The process is simple as it may take less than 50 minutes and doesn't require any anesthesia.

 

Through Using PRP Therapy

Platelet-plasma-rich therapy, commonly called PRP therapy, is also a method of regenerative medicine being used to treat sporting injuries. This method incorporates the use of platelets to accelerate the recovery rate.

The centrifuge machine is used to prepare the PRP sample. Once this process is done, the sample is injected where needed in the athlete's body, and anesthesia is used.

The PRP therapy is very effective and usually takes about 30 minutes. Ligaments and tendons of athletes are typically treated using this procedure.

 

By Using A2M Therapy

This process mainly treats osteoarthritis, primarily affecting the athletes' joints. A2M is a protein obtained from the blood. When it is received, it is injected into the damaged tissue of the athlete.

Once injected into the damaged tissue, the A2M reduces athletes' risk of arthritis, pain, and swelling. Athletes usually recover well and in time for various sporting events.

In conclusion, regenerative medicine has been very beneficial to athletes worldwide. It has been used to ensure athletes heal faster and succeed in events. The above three methods have revolutionized how sports injuries are treated today to accelerate healing and reduce pain as much as possible to accomplish success on the field.

 

Sources

1.  https://www.sports-health.com/treatment/regenerative-medicine/regenerative-medicine-sports-injuries#:~:text=This%20broad%20category%20includes%20treatments,adequately%20heal%20on%20its%20own.

2.  https://allstarpainmanagement.com/types-of-regenerative-medicine-for-sports-injuries/#:~:text=How%20Is%20Regenerative%20Medicine%20Used,damaged%20ligaments%2C%20cartilage%20or%20tendons.

 

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