Is Platelet Rich Plasma Effective For Lateral Epicondylitis?

PRP / Autologous Blood Injection Therapy

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy certainly looks like it could be a promising, new treatment approach to stubborn, chronic tendon problems, like Golfer’s Elbow and Tennis Elbow.

And, along with its lessor relative, Autologous Blood Injection (ABI) it has excellent upsides: It’s a quick procedure; minimally invasive; uses your own cells – and is unlikely to have any major negative effects.

But, the question is, will PRP prove to be a reliable remedy backed by scientific evidence?…

Or will it turn out to be just another expensive, over-rated fad – driven mostly by crafty marketing, excellent press, superstar-athlete endorsements and anecdotal claims?

Some say the writing is already on the wall – Others say it’s still too early to tell. Here’s my perspective in a full article on my Tennis Elbow companion site:

Full, original article on the effectiveness of PRP for Tennis Elbow

It addresses the following questions:

1. What is Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy?
   
   
2. What’s the difference between PRP and Autologous Blood Injection? (ABI)
   
   
3. How does it work? What’s the theory behind PRP and ABI?
   
   
4. Is PRP an effective treatment for Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow?
   
   
5. What’s my opinion as a practitioner who specializes in treating Tennis Elbow?

Treatment in Marin / San Francisco

If you’re in the Bay Area, please see my page about how I treat Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow:

Learn more about how I treat Tennis Elbow here

Learn more about how I treat Golfer’s Elbow here

You get 100% hands-on Neuromuscular Therapy to help your muscles and tendons heal and recover naturally without dangerous drugs or invasive measures.