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Platelet-Rich Plasma
Therapy for Athletes
By: Lauren Gottlieb
11/12/2013
ITMG 100 06
Background Information
• Plasma:
Liquid part of your blood
that is a yellowish liquid
• PRP:
Used to hasten healing of
tendon injuries
Steps in PRP Therapy
 Blood is taken from the body
 Placed in a device called a separator
 Use an ultrasound machine to map out the place of the
injection
 Slowly injected into the previously mapped area.
Candidates for PRP Therapy
http://www.performanceorthopedics.com
Basic Facts:
 Price:
 Approximately $500-$2000 per injection
 Advantages:
 Expedites healing process
 Using your own body to heal yourself
Real-Life Examples
 Many athletes use PRP Therapy
 Rafael Nadal
 Tiger Woods
 Hines Ward
 Kobe Bryant
 Brandon Roy
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http://www.foxsportsnorth.com/07/03/12/Platelet-rich-plasma-therapy-big-withat/landing_timberwolves.html
References
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Bresnahan, Mike, and Broderick Turner. "Kobe Bryant undergoes a different kind of knee procedure." Los Angeles
Times 30 June 2011. Web. 8 Oct. 2013. <http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jun/30/sports/la-sp-kobe-bryant-knee20110701>.
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Jurist, Kenneth A., and Joseph H. Guettler. "Performance Orthopedics." Therapeutic Injection of PRP. N.p., n.d.
Web. 10 Nov. 2013. <http://www.performanceorthopedics.com/files/Education/PRP.pdf>.
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Niesen, Joan. "FOXSports." Platelet-rich plasma therapy big with athletes. MSN, 3 July 2012. Web. 8 Nov. 2013.
<http://www.foxsportsnorth.com/07/03/12/Platelet-rich-plasma-therapy-big-withat/landing_timberwolves.html?blockID=755844>.
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"Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection-Information and Instructions for Patients." Stanford School of Medicine : 1-3.
Web. 8 Nov. 2013.
<http://stanfordhospital.org/clinicsmedServices/medicalServices/imaging/docs/PRP_Beaulieu%20Letter.pdf>.
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"Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy." Harvard Health Letter 34.12 (2009): 6-7. Academic Search Premier. Web. 6 Oct.
2013.
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OrthoInfo. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, September 2011. Web. Oct. 9 2013.
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00648
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Shetty, Vijay D. "Platelet-Rich Plasma: A ‘Feeling' And ‘Hope' Ailing Athletes." British Journal Of Sports Medicine 44.
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