Platelet-Rich Plasma, also known as “PRP”, is a remarkable technological breakthrough in medicine & sports medicine. PRP contributes concentrated growth factors and stimulating proteins to the injured area, which then instructs the body to send stem cells to the damaged area while at the same time causing the stem cells to reproduce and start the repair process. The patient’s own blood is first drawn and centrifuged, which separates the red blood cells from the platelets and plasma. This leaves a concentrate of platelets, white blood cells, and tiny stem cells which is then injected back into the injured area of the body. These activated platelets and stem cells release several powerful growth elements which accelerate your body’s healing process. Since it is your own blood, it cannot be rejected by your body so there are no direct negative effects. There are many professional athletes who are turning to PRP therapy as a means to “turbo-charge” their recovery time from injuries they have sustained. However, it is not just for athletes. Platelet-Rich Plasma has helped heal both men and women with various acute and chronic conditions in the Idaho Falls, Idaho area.