What Is a PRP Injection? Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections are a treatment used to help heal an injury. These shots, which are based on your own blood, are being used more to treat sports injuries ...

The growing popularity of tweakments — i.e. subtle cosmetic procedures that don't involve major surgery — has been undeniable over the last few years. From lip filler to the use of Botox rising 28 ...

Erin Gregory has served the health and wellness industry in a variety of roles, including as a certified fitness instructor and team coordinator, varsity athlete and YMCA director. She is passionate ...

Of all the hair loss remedies out there, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) might be the weirdest—at least in terms of delivery. PRP involves injecting your own plasma into your scalp in order to supercharge ...

PRP therapy involves drawing your blood, processing it to concentrate platelets, then injecting it into your scalp to possibly stimulate hair growth. Though typically safe because it uses your own ...

Introduction The aetiology, pathogenesis, and pain generators in chronic tendinopathy remain to be elucidated. Biologic therapies, such autologous blood (AB) and platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections, ...

If you’re suffering from knee tendinitis and your doctor recommends platelet-rich plasma therapy, you might want to seek a second opinion, new research on the topic suggests. In a study published in ...