PLATELET RICH PLASMA INJECTIONS
PRP Therapy Red Deer: Accelerate Your Recovery
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a cutting-edge treatment for orthopedic injuries. By drawing and concentrating your blood’s healing components, a PRP injection targets injured areas to boost recovery. This process enhances platelet concentration by up to 90%, delivering growth factors that improve blood flow, repair tendons and ligaments, and strengthen cartilage.
Conditions We Treat With PRP:
Knee osteoarthritis
Rotator cuff tear or tendinosis/tendonitis
Hip or shoulder pain
Achilles tendonitis or plantar fasciitis
Ligament and tendon injuries
THE BENEFITS
Natural healing using the body’s own growth factors
Reduces pain and inflammation
Improves mobility and joint function
Minimally invasive, with no surgery required
Shorter recovery time
Versatile treatment for joints, tendons, and more
Enhanced precision and comfort with ultrasound guidance
Supports long-term recovery
WHY PRP THERAPY OVER OTHER TREATMENTS?
PRP is often preferred because it uses your own blood, making it very safe with a low risk of side effects. Unlike pain blockers, PRP promotes healing at the root of the condition. While cortisone injections can reduce pain and inflammation short-term, they carry higher risks, potentially weakening cartilage and tendons if used repeatedly. PRP, on the other hand, has fewer side effects and supports natural healing, making it a safer alternative for conditions like osteoarthritis and tendon injuries.
MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
At Horizon Joint and Wellness we have a unique dynamic within our clinic that allows us to provide a range of services. With our skilled doctors and clinicians we are able to provide injection therapies, rehabilitation, and hands on myofascial therapies. Best results are often achieved when PRP is combined with a rehabilitation program. Our team is equipped with the resources to help optimize your recovery process all under one roof.
IMPORTANCE OF ACCURACY
At Horizon Joint and Wellness, we have clinicians with extensive training in the field of ultrasound guided pain injections. With the use of ultrasound technology, we are able to directly visualize pathology and inject PRP accurately into a site of injury. This ensures proper placement and takes out any “guess work”. When having a service such as PRP, it is important to be accurate with your placement in order to get the best results.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Yes, PRP therapy is considered safe because it uses your own blood, minimizing the risk of adverse reactions. It’s a natural, low-risk alternative to medications or surgeries for many musculoskeletal conditions.
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The number of sessions varies depending on the injury or condition. Many people experience improvement after one session, but chronic conditions may require multiple treatments spaced over several weeks or months. Your provider will recommend a plan tailored to your needs.
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During a PRP session, a small blood sample is drawn and processed in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets. The PRP is then injected into the targeted area to promote healing. The procedure is generally quick, with minimal discomfort and little to no downtime needed afterward.