2021 Annual Meeting Biologics Access Pass-The Use of PRP in the Treatment of Acute Muscle Injury

The Use of PRP in the Treatment of Acute Muscle Injury

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The speaker discusses the high burden of hamstring strains in athletes, noting that they are the most common muscle strain and have a high re-injury risk. Despite preventative programs, injury rates have not improved and may even be getting worse. The speaker discusses the conventional treatments for hamstring injuries and mentions some advanced techniques such as blood flow restriction and eccentric exercise. They then go on to explore the potential of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for hamstring recovery. They discuss various studies at the basic science and clinical levels, highlighting the promising findings of PRP on muscle healing. However, they also note that the data is not yet convincing and that outcomes may vary depending on the formulation of PRP used. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the need for further research on PRP therapy for hamstring injuries.

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Dr. Craig Mauro

Keywords

hamstring strains

athletes

re-injury risk

platelet-rich plasma therapy

muscle healing