Sports and active leisure are a recipe for excellent health. Combined with a balanced diet and quality rest, regular physical activity ensures good well-being, helps prevent overweight and various health problems. However, people who exercise intensively should remember to take care of the condition of their joints - as a person ages, they begin to wear out faster, and if this problem is delayed, pain becomes a companion of every movement.
Health from your blood!
We cannot imagine our daily lives without freedom of movement, and it is hard to even think that such a common thing can suddenly become unpleasant. When you feel joint pain, it is important to approach this problem responsibly as soon as possible - by preventing its progression in time, we will preserve the opportunity to completely abandon the fast pace of life. One of the modern methods for treating joint pain is injections of A-PRP blood plasma into the joints by the Swiss company RegenLab.
Research published in an American sports journal in November 2006 showed that more than 90% of tennis players who had suffered elbow injuries were completely satisfied with the results of PRP blood plasma treatment and said that this procedure helped them avoid surgery.
RegenLab A-PRP Blood Plasma Guide
Platelet-rich plasma therapy (A-PRP) is a natural treatment that accelerates the healing and regeneration of tendons and cartilage, without increasing the risk of disease recurrence. The goal of the procedure is simple - to combine the body's natural healing capabilities and the most advanced technologies without causing an allergic or autoimmune reaction.
A-PRP technology was developed 20 years ago as an aid in the healing of deep wounds and compensation for blood loss. After evaluating the benefits of A-PRP, this method has become the most widely used method in Europe to treat various tendon injuries. In Lithuania, this treatment method is already used in gynecology, orthopedics, as well as for wound healing after surgical invasions and other areas.
RegenLab – research-based treatment methods
RegenLab products used in PRP therapy are extremely reliable, the blood plasma centrifuge and other plasma lifting equipment developed by this company 100% meet the quality and safety requirements applied in Switzerland and other European countries. The company, founded in 2003, conducts scientific research every year, constantly discovers new ways to apply PRP therapy, and has already managed to achieve leadership status in the field of regenerative medicine.
How does the A-PRP procedure work?
Using the patient's centrifuged blood, a concentrated platelet and white blood cell concentrate is taken and injected into the damaged area. Using a tube of the Swiss company "RegenLab" A-PRP system, platelets are activated and release growth factors that stimulate the body's natural healing processes, promote collagen production, the formation of new capillaries, help regenerate cells, tissues, and blood vessels, and stop bleeding.
PRP therapy mimics the natural processes occurring in the human body - after all, when you cut yourself or otherwise injure yourself, platelets flock to the right place in the body, which promote wound healing and stop bleeding by promoting blood clotting and the formation of a hard protective crust. A-PRP works on the same principle, it is a completely natural procedure that the human body accepts and absorbs very willingly.
After conducting clinical trials, the laboratory of the Swiss company RegenLab determined the optimal platelet count required to achieve the most effective result. This invention was patented in its product - A-PRP system gel.
A-PRP treatment is applied to:
– Osteoarthritis (wear and tear of joint cartilage: knee, hip, spine (neck and lumbar), and ankle joints);
– Rotator cuff tears;
– Tennis/Golfer's elbow tendinosis (chronic tendon degeneration);
– Heel/foot pain – plantar fasciitis (tissue degeneration, partial tissue rupture);
– Achilles tendon tendinitis (degeneration, inflammation of tendon fibers);
– Patellar tendinosis (knee tendon degeneration);
– Arthritis changes or pain (slowly progressive non-inflammatory disease characterized by destruction or breakdown of joint cartilage;
– A-PRP is a great alternative for patients who want to avoid painful surgical operations;
– Initial assessments show that A-PRP is a safe treatment for people with pain during movement and traumatic injuries.
Benefits of A-PRP treatment
Due to the reduced symptoms of the disease, patients can feel an improvement in treatment immediately after the blood plasma injection. There is no need to apply additional traditional treatment methods (medications, surgery). A-PRP promotes wound healing, tissue, tendon, skin and bone regeneration, and the formation of new blood vessels. A-PRP ensures the removal of trauma and stops further exacerbation of the disease, preventing the spread of inflammation.
How quickly can I return to normal physical activity?
The duration of treatment and the frequency of injections depend on the complexity of the damaged area, the ability of autoimmune cells to regenerate. Although rehabilitation is required during treatment with A-PRP, A-PRP naturally shortens and accelerates the recovery process in chronic and acute injuries. The results are visible already during the first injections, but in order to achieve the best results, the highest quality and long-term, the doctor will advise how many procedures will be needed in your individual case.
How to prepare for an injection?
During the procedure, the patient can assess for himself whether the A-PRP treatment method is effective and suitable for him (pain decreases during the therapy). Before the injection, an examination by magnetic resonance or ultrasound may be performed. This will clarify the diagnosis and rule out diseases that are more suitable for surgical treatment. Usually, an A-PRP injection takes up to an hour and is performed on an outpatient basis.
How to care for the injection site after treatment?
It is worth noting that the first procedure may cause pain and discomfort. It is advisable to ensure that the patient returns home safely after the procedure. To reduce the sensation of the injection, the patient may be iced and the limb elevated. It is recommended to avoid physical exertion. After a week, the patient begins a rehabilitation program. Be sure to inform the doctor if you are allergic to lidocaine or bupivacaine. If you are not sure, ask your family doctor.
What are the possible side effects?
Side effects do not occur or occur very rarely. In exceptional cases, the patient may experience allergic reactions or develop infection, inflammation due to the injection procedure itself. If any of the above symptoms occur, it is necessary to consult a doctor.
Recommendations
Do not take anti-inflammatory medications for a week before and after the injection, as they may reduce the therapeutic benefit. Depending on the patient's condition, 1-3 injection procedures may be performed.
Mesoderma organizes plasma lifting courses, which are useful for dermatologists, traumatologists and other aesthetic medicine specialists who want to learn how to professionally perform the RegenLab A-PRP blood plasma procedure. PRP therapy training is a great opportunity to deepen your knowledge of this technique and learn how to apply it in practice.
Read more about the training here.
