A New Option for Stubborn Tendon Pain: Meet TendoNova
/At Impact Sports Medicine, we know how frustrating it can be when tendon pain just won’t go away. Whether it’s tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendon pain, or even rotator cuff calcific tendinopathy, these problems can linger for months—and often don’t respond well to rest, therapy, steroid injections or medications.
That’s why we’re excited to offer TendoNova, our newest in-office, minimally invasive procedure designed specifically for chronic tendon injuries.
What is TendoNova?
TendoNova is a needle-only system that requires no incision and is performed with just a small lidocaine injection for comfort. Using an oscillating needle, we carefully break up unhealthy tendon tissue under ultrasound guidance—kickstarting your body’s natural healing process.
Here’s the best part: the treatment itself takes only 20–60 seconds.
Combining TendoNova with PRP: A Powerful Duo
On its own, TendoNova stimulates healing. But when combined with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections—using your body’s own concentrated platelets and growth factors—the results can be even stronger.
Think of it this way:
TendoNova = aerating your lawn (breaking up the tough, unhealthy tissue)
PRP = planting fresh seed (delivering growth factors directly where they’re needed)
Together, they give your tendon the “best of both worlds” for long-term recovery.
Why Choose TendoNova?
Minimally invasive – no incision, no stitches
Quick recovery – the procedure itself is done in under a minute
Natural healing – enhanced when paired with your own PRP
Cutting-edge care – we’re one of the only practices in Middle Tennessee offering this option
At Impact Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, our mission is simple: to bring you safe, effective, and innovative treatments that reduce pain and help you stay active. TendoNova is just one more way we’re doing exactly that.
F. Clarke Holmes, M.D.
PRP: Why the Details Matter
/Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections are becoming more and more common. Patients with osteoarthritis, tennis or golfer’s elbow, partial rotator cuff tears, Achilles or patellar tendinopathy, and plantar fasciitis — just to name a few — are often hearing about PRP as a potential treatment option.
But here’s something we tell our patients all the time: not all PRP is the same.
The success of a PRP treatment depends on many important details, and “success” can mean more than just short-term pain relief. For many patients, PRP can:
Reduce pain
Improve function
Support healing of damaged tissue
Slow cartilage deterioration in osteoarthritis
That’s why PRP has the potential to be disease-modifying — not just symptom-relieving.
What Details Really Matter?
✔ Experience of the physician – How long have they been performing PRP injections?
✔ Accuracy of the injection – Ultrasound guidance is key to making sure the PRP is delivered precisely where it’s needed.
✔ Amount of blood drawn – Using a higher volume can help produce the optimal number of platelets.
✔ PRP preparation – Should the PRP be rich in white blood cells or poor in them? The answer depends on your specific condition.
✔ Medication & supplement guidance – Some should be stopped before and after the procedure for the best results.
✔ Aftercare recommendations – Whether it’s rest, bracing, or temporary use of crutches or a boot, good guidance makes all the difference.
✔ Number & frequency of injections – A tailored plan is essential.
✔ Ongoing education – Physicians who teach and stay up to date on orthobiologic treatments bring that expertise to your care.
✔ Transparency – You deserve clear communication about outcomes, expectations, and cost.
Why Choose Us?
The truth is, only a handful of physicians in Middle Tennessee take all of these details into account. That’s what sets our practice apart.
If you’re considering PRP — a natural, effective, and minimally invasive treatment — we’d love to talk with you about whether it’s the right option for you.
F. Clarke Holmes, M.D.
“Orthopedic Maintenance”
/For years, patients have been told there’s nothing to do for arthritis until they’re ready for surgery. But that couldn’t be further from the truth.
Think about your car—do you only take it to the shop when it breaks down? Of course not! You get oil changes, tire rotations, and routine inspections to avoid major repairs. So why wouldn’t you do the same for your joints?
Welcome to orthopedic maintenance.
Just like your car, your knees (and other joints) need attention before things break down. That means treating pain and stiffness early—not just chalking it up to “getting older.”
Here’s how we help maintain your joints and avoid or delay surgery, especially for knee arthritis:
1. Steroid (Cortisone) Injections
Quick relief for pain and swelling—great for flare-ups or important life events. These can also be a smart option for patients who aren’t good candidates for surgery
2. Hyaluronic Acid (Viscosupplement) Injections
Think of these as your “oil change” injections. They cushion and lubricate the knee and can give relief for 4–12 months. Safe, effective, and often covered by insurance.
3. Orthobiologic Injections (like PRP)
These are your game changers. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), made from your own blood, is backed by hundreds clinical studies. They help reduce inflammation, ease pain, improve function, and likely slow down cartilage damage. We’ve been doing these for almost 15 years with great results. These typically provide the longest lasting relief of 1-2 years in most patients.
The Bottom Line:
Arthritis isn’t all-or-nothing. There’s a lot we can do before surgery. And like dentists and primary care doctors, orthopedic specialists are now focusing on preventive care—not just reacting when things get bad.
If you’re ready to be proactive about your joint health, we’re here to guide you every step of the way
F. Clarke Holmes, M.D.
PRP Is Evolving: Here's How
/One of the most exciting things about platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is that it’s always improving. This isn’t a static treatment. It continues to evolve through better science, smarter techniques, and new technology.
I’ve been using PRP since 2011, and today’s approach looks very different from when I started. At a recent regenerative medicine conference, I had the chance to learn from national experts, exchange ideas with peers, and explore the latest advances in PRP and stem cell therapy.
What’s Changing with PRP?
We’re upgrading our PRP system to deliver a higher concentration of platelets to the areas where you hurt. That means more growth factors—natural healing signals that reduce inflammation, encourage repair, and help preserve tissue.
More Platelets = More Power to Heal
In addition to increased platelets, we’re now able to add important components like:
Alpha-2 macroglobulin (A2M): A protein that helps protect cartilage and reduce inflammation.
Extracellular vesicles (EVs): Tiny messengers that carry proteins and RNA to promote healing and calm inflammation.
These additions enhance the effectiveness of PRP—especially for joint pain, soft tissue injuries, and degenerative conditions.
Better PRP. Better Results.
If PRP has helped you before—or if you’ve been considering it—this is a great time to revisit it. With these upgrades, we’re seeing even greater potential to relieve pain, improve function, and support long-term healing.
And we’re not stopping here. Stay tuned as we begin to introduce autologous (your own adipose/fat tissue) stem cell therapies into our practice soon.
F. Clarke Holmes, M.D.
My Elbow Hurts: Why Will It Not Get Better?
/In individuals aged 40 to 70, the overwhelming majority of elbow pain represents tennis or golfer’s elbow. These are misnamed lateral epicondylitis (tennis) and medial epicondylitis (golfer’s).
These are tendon problems, not bone problems, and “-itis” suggest inflammation, yet the main reasons these are very slow to recover is that they represent tendon degeneration and partial tearing of the tendon. Many physicians don’t recognize this because without use of ultrasound or MRI, you cannot make this determination. We use MSK ultrasound very effectively in our office, and it is much more efficient and less expensive than an MRI.
What about advanced treatment options? We have some of the most cutting edge options when it comes to these stubborn tendon problems Here are three options that are minimally invasive and produce outstanding results with very few risks:
1) Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections. these are derived from your blood and involve introducing powerful growth factors to stimulate a healing response. PRP has been used very effectively in the treatment of tendon-related elbow pain now for about 15 years. We’ve been doing these since the beginning.
Want to know more about PRP? Click here
2) The Tenex procedure: we’ve done this one since 2012. It is performed in an operating room and involves a lidocaine injection only, no general anesthesia; a tiny incision and introducing a small handpiece into the tendon which debrides/excises the unhealthy part of the tendon. Typically, two minutes of treatment time or less, no stitches and an approximate 95% success rate.
Want to know more about the Tenex procedure and tennis elbow? Click here
3) The TendoNova procedure: this is a new one. Similar to the Tenex, but we do this in the office. Instead of a small incision, this involves the introduction of an oscillating needle that helps debride the tendon and stimulate a healing response. We really like combining this with a PRP injection, getting the best of both worlds. A minor structural treatment with a biological treatment, both of which stimulate healing.
Want to know more about TendoNova? Click here
If you or someone else you know has a stubborn elbow problem, come see us! This is one of our favorite areas to treat, and we love seeing our patients return to tennis, golf, weightlifting, pickleball, and household projects with resolution of pain and much improved function. Highly satisfied patients bring us joy.
F. Clarke Holmes, M.D.
5 Things You Want to Know If You Have Knee Pain
/Three factors play a role in knee pain: structural, biomechanical and environmental. Structural means damage, biomechanical means abnormal tracking or loading within a joint or tendon because of misalignment, weakness, and/or inflexibility. Environmental typically means inflammation within the joint or tendon. When formulating a treatment plan for you, we typically want to address one or two of these factors initially. Unless you have major damage, we’re normally not treating structure initially, as that results in a surgery.
Age often plays a role in these different factors: in the absence of injury, in patients under 20 years of age, the problem tends to be biomechanical. In patients ages 20 to 40, the problem tends to be biomechanical and inflammatory. In patients older than 40, structural, biomechanical and inflammatory are typically all playing a role.
Being proactive in the care of your knee problem usually produces better outcomes than being reactive. This means integrating treatments early on and not waiting until you have major pain or disability to see a physician. We term this “PIO,” Proactive Interventional Orthopedics.
Meniscus tears are commonly found on MRIs and may or may not be a source of pain. For decades, the trend was to treat these surgically, typically arthroscopically, removing the torn piece of meniscus. There’s now a trend towards repairing the meniscus tear, when possible, but only about 10% can be successfully repaired. Thus, surgery for meniscus tears, especially those age 40 and above, is becoming less popular. On occasion, surgery is the better choice, but treating these initially nonsurgically is usually the best way to start. We often tell patients “a little torn meniscus is better than less meniscus,” especially long term. Less meniscus often equals greater arthritis.
Three types of injections can be used for most knee problems: steroid, hyaluronic acid, and orthobiologics. Orthobiologics include platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell injections. Each of these injections can be reasonably good choices, but for long-term success, PRP is likely your best option in terms of producing favorable outcomes, modifying the disease process, and these are often the most cost-effective option. Now, we are adding protein concentrate to many PRP injections, utilizing your excess plasma that we previously would just discard. Stay away from “stem cell” injections that are ordered by physician’s or chiropractic offices and do not come from you own bone marrow or fat. These are often being used inappropriately, and patients are charged exorbitant amounts of money to have these injections.
As always, let us know if we can be of assistance to you!
F. Clarke Holmes, M.D.
PRP: Natural/Holistic, Preventative & Effective
/The trend we are seeing is in so many patients is their desire to treat their medical conditions with something more natural, less invasive, safe, effective and preventative. Well, platelet-rich plasma injections really check all of these boxes.
PRP injections have been a part of our treatment regimen for many conditions now for 15 years! Thus, PRP is not some trendy, gimmicky, unproven type of therapy.
If you have knee osteoarthritis and it’s not to the point of requiring a knee replacement, then PRP is probably your most effective option to relieve pain, improve function and stop or slow the deterioration of cartilage in your joint. Unfortunately, steroid (cortisone) and hyaluronic acid (the “gel” injections) do not have this preventative benefit of protecting your cartilage.
Of course, we believe in total body care, so physical therapy, bracing, weight loss, a customized exercise regimen, an anti-inflammatory pattern of eating and certain supplements can all play a very valuable role in treating your pain and osteoarthritis.
If you have a chronic tendon problem such as of the rotator cuff, the Achilles tendon, tennis or golfer’s elbow or plantar fasciitis, then PRP can actually heal these conditions. Steroid injections, on the other hand, often provide more rapid pain relief for these conditions, yet are almost always inferior to PRP injections in studies looking at these patients 6-12 months after these injections. Meaning, if your long-term goal is healing and persistent pain relief, then PRP is the better option.
Want to know more? Check out some of our blogs:
Insurance Companies Say PRP Is Experimental…We Sigh — Impact Sports Medicine & Orthopedics (impactsportsnashville.com)
Five Keys to Successful Outcomes with PRP Injections — Impact Sports Medicine & Orthopedics (impactsportsnashville.com)
PRP And The Three "Es" — Impact Sports Medicine & Orthopedics (impactsportsnashville.com)
If you want to take the next step to help yourself in 2025, then let us be of assistance to you!
F. Clarke Holmes, M.D.
Harness the Power of Protein Concentrate Added to your PRP
/We are always finding innovative ways to help our patients, especially those with osteoarthritis. Platelet-Rich Plasma injections have been very successful, yet now we have another option to boost the benefits of PRP. We call this “Protein Concentrate.” By filtering the additional plasma after your blood is centrifuged, we are able to trap a high concentration of proteins that can also significantly relieve the symptoms of OA and potentially slow the deterioration of the cartilage in the joint. Two of these proteins are Alpha-2-Macroglobulin (A2M) and Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist Protein (IL-1ra).
A2M is the key to slowing the progression of osteoarthritis. A2M is a powerful chemical in destroying proteins that cause arthritis that captures and inactivates the three major chemicals that lead to joint breakdown and cartilage damage. It is also reported that A2M can act as a powerful anti-inflammatory and aid in pain management.
Research on IL-1ra has shown that it also plays a role in slowing the progression of osteoarthritis in joints.
Who should consider adding Protein Concentrate to their PRP injections? We believe that those with repetitive swelling in the joint are the most likely to benefit from the addition of the protein concentrate to the PRP.
Want to know more about PRP?
Learn about the key details of PRP here
How is PRP simple and not-so-simple? Read here
As always, let us know if we can be of assistance to you!
F. Clarke Holmes, M.D.
PRP For Knee Pain: Almost A No-Brainer
/Knee pain is often caused by a meniscus tear, osteoarthritis, patellar tendinopathy, low-grade ACL or MCL sprain or some combination of these.
Don’t want surgery, don’t need surgery or already had surgery with a less than satisfactory outcome?
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) has been a star in the world of orthopedics, particularly as it pertains to knee conditions.
Once considered experimental, this innovative, minimally-invasive treatment using your own blood and concentrated growth factors is now is becoming a standard-of-care treatment for many knee conditions.
Over 45 studies have demonstrated clinically significant benefit in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (OA). The overwhelming majority of studies demonstrate that PRP is more effective in the long-term when compared to steroid or hyaluronic acid injections for knee OA.
Want something safe, natural, effective, and a disease-modifying intervention that will relieve pain, improve function, provide stability and/or healing for tissues that can be done in the office? Then PRP can be a great option for you.
I've been giving ultrasound-guided PRP injections for 15 years. I’ve spent countless hours on the educational process, training and fine-tuning of techniques to make this a excellent option for our patients. I’ve been a patient myself, receiving PRP for shoulder and knee conditions and I've experienced the success firsthand.
Want to know more about PRP?
Learn about the key details of PRP here
How is PRP simple and not-so-simple? Read here
If you think you may be a candidate or want to discuss further, then
come see us. We are always happy to help!
F. Clarke Holmes, M.D.
PRP: The Details Matter
/More practices than ever are offering platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections to their patients, especially those with osteoarthritis, tennis and golfer’s elbow, partial rotator cuff tears, Achilles and patellar tendonopathy and plantar fasciitis, just to name a few.
We often say, “not all PRP is the same.” There are so many details that go into the success rate of the injections. On that subject, how do you define success? Less pain, better function, healing of damaged tissue and/or the slowing of the deterioration of cartilage, especially in osteoarthritis. PRP can truly be a disease-modifying treatment, not just something to make you temporarily feel better.
Now, what details really matter?
Experience of the physician: how long has he/she been giving PRP injections
Accuracy of the injection: ultrasound-guidance is paramount
Amount of blood used to produce the PRP: we’ve learned that a higher volume of blood is likely necessary to produce the optimal number of platelets
Creation of the PRP: constructing the optimal amount of PRP to inject for each condition. Creating a mixture either rich in leukocytes (white blood cells) or poor in leukocytes
Providing the best recommendations regarding what medications and supplements should be temporarily stopped before and after the injections
Providing the best recommendations regarding restrictions (use of a boot, crutches, bracing, type of rest) after the PRP
Deciding upon the optimal number and frequency of injections to give
Working with a physician who is frequently involved in medical education on the topic of orthobiologic injections, including PRP
Working with a physician who is transparent and communicative regarding outcomes, expectations and cost
If truth be told, only a few physicians in Middle Tennessee implement all of these details when it comes to PRP injections.
So, if you think you are candidate for this very natural, quite effective, and minimally-invasive treatment, then come see us!
F. Clarke Holmes, M.D.
Do I Need a Knee Replacement?
/Your 55 year-old knee is hurting and your brain immediately asks the question, “Do I need a knee replacement?”
An x-ray demonstrates moderate to severe osteoarthritis and thus, it’s time for a knee replacement, right? Not necessarily. It’s amazing how many patients have severe findings on their x-rays but minimal to mild pain and excellent function. Therefore, we always say, “Treat the patient, not the x-ray.”
Ok, now your pain has been running 5-7 out of 10 for weeks to months. Therefore, it’s time for a knee replacement, right? Well, pain is certainly a factor in this decision; however, we have many nonsurgical tools in the toolbox that will reduce or eliminate pain for extended periods of time.
Finally, you’ve been episodically limping now for several weeks. You suppose it’s time for a replacement, right? Persistent dysfunction is another reason to have a knee replacement, but function can often be significantly improved without the need for surgery.
To overcome the symptoms and dysfunction of knee arthritis, three factors can be addressed: the environment, the biomechanics and the structure. Only surgery can change the structure, yet significant improvements in the environment and biomechanics can often delay or eliminate the need for knee replacement.
How do we do this? The environment is best changed by injections such as platelet-rich plasma, an anti-inflammatory pattern of eating, supplements and occasionally medications.
The biomechanics can be improved through physical therapy, certain forms of exercise, bracing and changes in footwear.
So in summary, knee replacement can be the right option for many patients and produce successful outcomes in most patients, yet in 80-90% of the patients that walk (or limp) into our office, nonsurgical treatment will be quite effective.
As always, let us know if we can be of assistance to you!
F. Clarke Holmes, M.D.
When It Comes to Osteoarthritis, PRP is the Winner!
/Although platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections remain innovative and the science behind and techniques when using them are evolving, they are trending towards the injection of choice, especially in the case of osteoarthritis. Once considered “experimental,” there are now at least 45 studies validating the success of PRP in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. So simply put, why would you choose PRP over a steroid injection or hyaluronic acid for knee osteoarthritis?
-Safer and more natural
-Longer-lasting relief of pain with often 6 months to 2 years of benefit for knee OA
-Most likely PRP is disease-modifying, meaning it is slowing the deterioration of cartilage in your knee
How about a study or two demonstrating these points made above:
PRP and Knee OA- Article 1
PRP and Knee OA- Article 2
Want to know more? Here are a couple of our previous blogs on the topic:
https://www.impactsportsnashville.com/blog/2024/2/16/7826kg4vvyebmp8bt2aph72i704hmc
https://www.impactsportsnashville.com/blog/2023/6/17/insurance-companies-say-prp-is-experimentalwe-sigh
As always, we are here to help! Let us know if we can be of assistance to you.
F. Clarke Holmes, M.D.
Proactive Versus Reactive: Which One Are You Choosing?
/We strongly encourage our patients to be proactive with their musculoskeletal health over just being reactive.
Let’s list some examples of the two different approaches:
Proactive
You’re trying to remain in great shape, yet your knee is starting to ache due to mild osteoarthritis. No surgery is necessary, but you want to do something that not only reduces symptoms, but also protects the knee in the long term that is likely disease-modifying. Thus, a series of platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections will meet those goals. PRP injections are one of the best treatment options for the management of osteoarthritis.
You’re starting to have heel pain when you first get out of bed. You suspect plantar fasciitis. Instead of ignoring the symptoms or simply relying on Dr. Google, you decide to consult with a sports medicine physician, so a comprehensive diagnostic and treatment plan can be constructed and customize for you. You realize an inexpensive ultrasound in the office can confirm this diagnosis, determine severity and help with prognosis. At that visit, you’ll be given numerous treatment options and successfully guided on your ability to continue exercising to maintain good health.
You have daily aches and pains, early arthritis and stiffness, but really don’t want to go on daily medications to manage the symptoms. However, you need some help making lifestyle choices as a pertains to diet, supplements and exercise choices. You understand that friends, family, and the Internet are not the optimal resources. Therefore, you decide to move forward with a physician consult so you may receive advice in great detail regarding the best supplements to choose for your particular situation, how to approach exercise and dietary choices. You understand that it is your physician’s to help you decide between what is fact and what is myth.
Reactive
Your heel starts to hurt after some longer walks, especially when you first get out of bed. You talk to friends who recommend rolling the heel, stretching the toes and obtaining non-customized orthotics. You continue to walk, but three months later your heel pain is worse and you limp into the doctor’s office wondering what happened. Bottom line, you now have advanced plantar fasciitis. Unfortunately, the advice you’ve received from well-intentioned others has not been the best for you. Presenting to the doctor when the symptoms first developed would’ve given you a much better outcome, as an entirely different set of treatment options would have been suggested.
Your arthritic knee starts to hurt and you see a bit of swelling, but you decide to keep going to the gym, rubbing Biofreeze on it and you add in some heavy yardwork over several weekends, Ultimately, you can barely bend your very swollen knee, and you’re thinking about canceling that trip to see grandkids. Of course, we are here to help you, but we could’ve avoided this major flare if we would have proactively started some treatment as soon as your knee started to ache.
So we ask the question: are you going to be proactive or reactive? Not every little ache or pain that last hours to a few days should prompt a visit to the doctor. However, do not ignore symptoms and instead, do realize that early treatment usually provides better outcomes than waiting until symptoms rise to a moderate or severe level.
As always, let us know if we can be of assistance to you!
F. Clarke Holmes, M.D.
PRP: The Simple and Not So Simple
/Many of you are either very familiar or somewhat familiar with platelet-rich plasma injections commonly known as PRP. These are great options for osteoarthritis of a joint, a chronic tendon problem as well as some ligament and fascia problems. Our top conditions treated with PRP include knee osteoarthritis, tennis & golfers’ elbow, plantar fasciitis, rotator cuff tears and Achilles tendon conditions.
When it comes to PRP, here are the simple and not so simple :
Simple
-This is an office procedure, that from start to finish, only takes 45 minutes or less
-A simple blood draw from an arm vein is typically painless
-For a joint injection, pain afterwards is typically very mild
-Risks are exceedingly low as abnormal bleeding, infection, a blood clot or nerve damage are basically nonexistent.
Not So Simple
-We have been performing PRP injections for nearly 15 years. Literally hundreds of hours have been poured into training and fine-tuning the knowledge and skill set it takes to be highly competent to perform this procedure
-Some of our patients have very small veins. Fortunately, we have developed a skill set of ultrasound-guided venipuncture, making blood draws much more successful and less painful on those more challenging patients
-Ultrasound guidance, in our opinion, is a must when giving PRP injections. If you want these growth factor rich platelets to make it to the intended location with great accuracy, then ultrasound guidance is necessary. This is a skill set we have developed over the past 16 years
-With some soft tissue PRP injections, such as partial tears of tendons, we have to prepare our patients that there will be a spike in pain after the procedure, often for one to two weeks. Fortunately, the pain is typically not as significant as it would be if you had a surgery
-Finally, patients have to be patient! PRP exerts its positive effects very gradually. Most patients are seeing a benefit within one to two months, and the maximum benefit often is seen between 6 and 12 months. Thus, we have to advise our patients that with many orthopedic conditions, there is no “quick fix”
Ultimately, PRP can be simple and not so simple, depending on your perspective. Generally speaking, we leave the simple part up to the patient, and we will handle the not so simple aspects of the procedure.
As always, let us know if we can be of assistance to you!
F. Clarke Holmes, M.D.
I Don't Want Surgery But What Else Can I Do?
/Fortunately, 90% of problems that come into an orthopedic clinic do not require surgery.
Approximately 80% of those conditions treated nonsurgically can be treated with traditional treatment measures: rest, activity modification, physical therapy, medications, supplements, lifestyle changes, brace, splint, a boot walker, steroid injection, etc. This is “bread and butter“ treatment administered by an orthopedic/sports medicine physician.
Now, what about that last 20% of non-surgical treatment? That’s often where we have to think “outside the box.” Let’s say in the case of osteoarthritis and tendon problems, that’s where treatment like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections can be very helpful. For example, in the case of knee osteoarthritis, how would you like to have less pain, less stiffness, less swelling and better function? What if we could accomplish that with a treatment that is minimally-invasive, safe, proven and natural? As a bonus, this treatment has preventative benefits, meaning we likely are slowing down the cartilage breakdown in your knee. These are the benefits seen with PRP injections.
In the case of tendon or fascia problem like a rotator cuff partial tear, tennis or golfer’s elbow or plantar fasciitis, PRP is designed to be a healing agent. We are using these growth-factor rich injections to accomplish healing, not just make you feel better like a steroid injection might.
Check out a few of our previous blogs, and let us know if we can help you!
https://www.impactsportsnashville.com/blog/2023/12/8/prp-the-gift-of-health
https://www.impactsportsnashville.com/blog/2023/9/23/5-things-you-have-to-know-if-you-have-knee-pain
https://www.impactsportsnashville.com/blog/2023/8/5/our-top-5-treatments-for-knee-oa