Exploring Regenerative Therapies: PRP and Beyond
21-August-2025
Sports Medicine Team
Chronic tendon or joint pain used to mean years of missed sport or, eventually, surgery. Today, Bangalore’s leading clinics—including 5 Sports Health—offer powerful regenerative treatments like Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and extracorporeal shockwave therapy.
What are Regenerative Therapies?
PRP Injections: A sample of your own blood is processed to concentrate platelets (growth factors). The prepared PRP is injected into damaged tissue under ultrasound guidance—stimulating natural repair.
Stem Cell Injections: (Emerging) Use of concentrated healing cells, sometimes prescribed for severe cartilage or ligament injuries.
Class 4 or High-Power Laser Therapy: Class 4 Laser stimulates healing in tendons and bones when other treatments fail.
Who Can Benefit?
Chronic Tendinopathy: Achilles, patellar, tennis elbow, and stubborn shoulder pain unresponsive to rest or physio.
Early Osteoarthritis: Slows progression, reduces pain, and maintains activity even in older runners or sporty seniors.
Accelerated Post-Surgery Healing: Promotes tissue repair after ACL reconstruction or rotator cuff procedures.
The Treatment Experience
Assessment First: Regenerative therapy is offered only after a thorough assessment—physical and often imaging—to confirm candidacy.
Procedure: PRP is quick and near-painless (mild soreness possible) and followed by a structured rehab plan.
Realistic Results: Benefits accrue steadily over weeks to months; patience and guidance are key.
Regenerative therapies empower you to invest in your own healing. To see if PRP, shockwave, or other non-surgical solutions are right for your stubborn pain, schedule a regenerative medicine consultation at 5 Sports Health today. Dr. Nataraj H M, with his expertise in orthopedic surgeries, offers advanced treatment options to accelerate your recovery.