Less Inflammation, Faster Recovery: PRP’s Measurable Impact in Sports Medicine
In the world of sports medicine, recovery time is everything. Whether you're a professional athlete or a weekend runner, getting back to activity quickly—and safely—is a top priority. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy has emerged as a powerful tool for reducing inflammation, speeding up healing, and helping injured athletes return to performance faster. Why Inflammation Slows Healing Inflammation is part of the body’s natural response to injury. But prolonged or excessive inflammation can: Delay tissue repair Increase pain and swelling Lead to chronic conditions like tendinopathy or joint degeneration Prolong rehabilitation timelines PRP helps by rebalancing the inflammatory environment —turning it from destructive to regenerative. How PRP Works in Sports Injuries PRP is prepared by drawing a patient’s own blood and concentrating the platelets, which are rich in: Growth factors that stimulate healing (PDGF, VEGF, TGF-β) Anti-inflammatory proteins that reduce...