Platelet-rich plasma or PRP is an innovative outpatient treatment that promotes healing and growth in injured joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles. It stimulates the body’s natural processes to treat conditions affecting athletes and elderly individuals, such as muscle and tendon injuries, fractures, arthritis and more.But while the therapy can be finished in less than two hours, there are precautions patients must take to ensure the therapy’s effectiveness. If you are asking yourself: Can you exercise after PRP injections? What does the recovery timeline look like, and how long can you return to your sports or activities after PRP? We’ll answer these questions in the blog below.PRP Treatment — An OverviewPRP injection is an outpatient procedure wherein the platelet-rich plasma is administered into the area to be treated. Medical providers typically use ultrasound to insert the needle as accurately as possible.Depending on your orthopedic condition, you may be recommended to receive...
