FOR TENDON REGENERATION What is a tendon? A tendon is a tough band of tissue that connects muscle to bone and is capable of withstanding tension. Tendons and muscles work together to allow movement and stability. Tendinopathy, sometimes called chronic tendonitis, tendinosis, or chronic tendon injury, is degeneration of a tendon. It is caused by
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Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) is a growth factor rich medium that is in your own blood. Research has shown PRP to be effective in the treatment of many musculoskeletal conditions. Platelet rich plasma injections (PRP injections) can be used in the treatment of many musculoskeletal injuries including: Tendons: Tennis elbow (common extensor tendinopathy) Golfer’s elbow (common
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What is Extracorporeal ShockWave Therapy (ESWT)? Shockwave therapy has been used for treatment of musculoskeletal conditions since the early 1990s. Originating from a urology procedure called ʻlithotripsyʼ (used to treat kidney stones), it is a safe and non- invasive therapy. Shockwave therapy has shown evidence in promoting pain relief and also tendon remodeling/ regeneration. What
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