The takeaway is simple: Long-term habits limit risk of injuries. Most recreational players skip the warm-up or cool-down because they feel it takes too much time or isn't "on-court" friendly. Designed for convenience, the Tennis 10+ program offers a 10-minute evidence-based method to reduce injury risk right where you play.

Purpose of Study: To evaluate whether PRP, prolotherapy, and shockwave therapy (ESWT) provide superior clinical outcomes over 24 months compared to physical therapy for patients with common extensor tendinosis (tennis elbow).

Which is a Better Option: PRP or Gel?

This is a common question encountered in my daily clinical practice.  A recent publication in Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery provides an up-to-date evidence-based answer.

For patients with chronic pain due to rotator cuff tendinopathy, current clinical evidence suggests PRP may lead to greater long-term improvement in pain and function compared to corticosteroid injection.

Despite best efforts via physical therapy and arch supports, patients may still have symptoms traceable to plantar fasciitis.  Minimally invasive treatment options available and may be beneficial based upon published data. Such options include platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and ultrasound-guided percutaneous needle tenotomy (Tenex).

Endeavor Health (formerly known as NorthShore University HealthSystem) recently detailed the success story of one of Dr. Verma’s patients who underwent PRP injection for a hamstring injury in its HealthyYou blog post.