What are orthopedic injuries about?
Orthopedic and sports-related injuries can be truly debilitating because they limit strength and affect performance. They can be the result of lack of proper strength, flexibility or endurance, too much strain, improper technique, sudden movements, or accidents. Both amateurs and professionals can undergo an injury at any time. In fact, most have. Common sports and orthopedic injuries include sprains, strains, fractures, dislocations, tendonitis, splints, and tears.
Symptoms of orthopedic or sports injuries
Injuries on the muscles, tendons, ligaments, or bones can be acute (episodic) or grow to be chronic, depending on their severity. Common symptoms associated with any orthopedic injury will include sharp or dull pain in the area, swelling, bruising, the inability to bear weight and reduced flexibility or range of motion.
Of course, all injuries must be examined on a case-by-case basis because there are seldom two injuries exactly alike. However, all injuries will have a significant impact on your physical and mental wellbeing.
How are they traditionally treated?
Orthopedic injuries are traditionally treated with exercises to strengthen muscles and improve mobility, anti-inflammatory drugs like NSAIDs or cortisone, and sometimes surgery. Rest is also a very important aspect of recovery. At times, the injured part must be restrained from movement for considerable time. Even after this treatment, the return to activity is gradual to give the affected area time to recover strength and endurance.
How can stem cells help with orthopedic injuries?
Research and clinical studies show that regenerative therapies have very promising results to treat orthopedic injuries. There is a wide range of injuries that are unlikely to heal using nonsurgical treatments, which is why stem cell treatments present such a great alternative. Stem cell treatment works by the regeneration of damaged cartilage, tendons, bones, or ligaments. Stem cells are specialized cells that have the ability to activate the body’s self-healing mechanisms. They originate new, specialized cells that form new tissues and replace damaged ones. This reduces inflammation, greatly eases pain, and speeds up recovery. In fact, our patients are able to cut recovery times by two thirds (2/3) on average, when compared to traditional healing methods alone. This means your time off will be about 70% less, which is crucial when keeping to performance standards.
At our top-tier facilities in Panama, stem cells are derived from allogeneic sources, specifically the Wharton’s Jelly found in the donor’s umbilical cord. These are ethically sourced and tested to meet high levels of purity and potency. At our facilities, we also pair the stem cell treatment with other therapies that amplify the body’s natural ability to heal and that stimulate the full regenerative capacities of stem cells through adjoining treatments like the hyperbaric chamber and photobiomodulation therapy. You will have all you need to help your body heal in a single location.
In our experience, we have seen patients with orthopedic injuries considerably ease pain and inflammation, speed the recovery from acute sport injuries, improve their flexibility, and in some cases even avoid surgery. This is not to say that stem cell therapy will altogether replace traditional orthopedic treatments like rest, bracing, or physical therapy, but they will likely go together. Most of our patients are now off chronic or recurrent medication intake.
At Iuvenis Clinic, we do not believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. We believe every patient is unique. As such, we focus on each patient individually; we like to listen to your goals and accompany your journey toward healing. All our therapies are tailored specifically to your needs to benefit you integrally.
