Is platelet-rich plasma therapy right for my injury?

Posted September 12, 2015

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is an emerging technique for sports medicine and those with chronic athletic-related pain. It has gained a lot of interest after a number of high profile athletes, like Tiger Woods and Troy Polamalu, have received injections. Listen as Robby Bershow, MD, a sports medicine doctor, talks about how PRP therapy could work for your injury.

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Should I choose steps over stairs?

Posted December 26, 2015

With all the emphasis on getting 10,000 steps a day as exercise, it’s an important reminder that not all steps are created equal. Even at a slow pace, you can get "more bang for your buck" taking the stairs than walking on a flat surface.

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Is platelet-rich plasma therapy right for my injury?

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