How Do You Use Prolotherapy?
Prolotherapy, which is also known as Fibroproliferative Therapy, is a non-surgical treatment for repairing injured tendons and ligaments, typically in the legs, ankles and feet. The word derives from the Latin “prolo,” meaning “to proliferate,” because the procedure is designed to encourage the growth of new ligament and tendon tissue. A physician injects a medically sterilized solution of dextrose (sugar water) into the damaged area to accelerate the body’s natural ability to heal itself. The goal is to ease pain, improve strength and enable the affected area to resume normal movement faster than if left untreated. When injected into tendons and ligaments, the prolotherapy solution causes inflammation in the damaged area, speeding blood and nutrients to the injured tissues. Athletes, especially professionals, often use prolotherapy to get off their backs and onto the playing field as quickly as possible. How to Use Prolotherapy Step 1 Discuss your injury with a physician and determine
