Is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) a Valuable Addition To Physical Therapy For Partial Rotator Cuff Tears?
The researchers concluded that the combination of PRP and physical therapy is more effective than physical therapy alone for treating articular-sided partial rotator cuff tears. The combination of PRP and physical therapy appears to offer a synergistic effect where the physical therapy restores movement and the PRP helps "bridge" the physical gap in the tear.