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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Prolotherapy offer a premium, evidence-based approach to managing chronic joint pain, supporting tissue recovery, and restoring your mobility without relying on invasive joint replacement.
What is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy?
For decades, the standard medical approach to chronic joint pain has been masking the symptoms with oral medications or applying temporary patches with corticosteroid injections. Regenerative Medicine represents a fundamental shift in physiatry. Instead of merely suppressing the pain, PRP therapy actively utilizes the healing properties inherent in your own body to address the structural root cause of your discomfort.
Your blood contains platelets, which are packed with specialized proteins called 'growth factors.' When you sustain an injury, your body naturally rushes these platelets to the site to initiate repair. PRP therapy takes this natural biological process and amplifies it. By drawing a small sample of your blood, concentrating these platelets in a centrifuge, and precisely re-injecting them into your damaged joint or tendon, we deliver a powerful, concentrated dose of healing factors exactly where your body needs it most.
What Conditions Can Regenerative Medicine Treat?
Is a Guided PRP Injection Right for You?
Regenerative medicine is highly effective, but it is not a universal cure. During your comprehensive consultation, Dr. Rabara will conduct a thorough musculoskeletal evaluation to determine if your specific condition will respond to orthobiologic treatments.
Ideal indications
Chronic tendon, ligament, or joint pain that has not responded to rest or PT.
Seeking to delay or avoid invasive orthopedic surgery.
Desire to reduce reliance on pain meds or repeated steroid injections.
Clinical precautions
Complete 'bone-on-bone' advanced osteoarthritis.
Active systemic infections, blood disorders, or malignancies.
Currently taking high doses of blood thinners or systemic steroids.
Understanding the Risks and Realities of PRP
As a PMA-accredited clinic, we believe in complete clinical transparency. Because PRP utilizes your own blood (an autologous treatment), the risk of allergic reaction, rejection, or disease transmission is exceptionally rare. However, as with any injection-based medical procedure, there are clinical realities you must consider:
Post-Injection Flare
It is common to experience a temporary increase in localized pain, swelling, and stiffness for 3 to 7 days following the procedure. This is a normal biological response.
No Guaranteed Outcomes
While clinical studies show high success rates, individual physiological responses vary. We cannot legally guarantee a 100% resolution of symptoms.
Infection & Bleeding
Though we adhere to strict, sterile clinical protocols, any injection carries a minimal risk of localized infection or minor bleeding.
Multiple Sessions
Depending on the severity of your tissue damage, a single injection may not be sufficient. Some patients require a targeted series of 2 to 3 injections.
How Does PRP Compare to Traditional Treatments?
Corticosteroid Injections
Suppresses inflammation temporarily. Relief lasts weeks to a few months.
Regenerative Medicine (PRP)
Stimulates biological tissue repair and cellular growth. Long-lasting functional improvement.
Joint Replacement Surgery
Removes the biological joint and inserts artificial components.
What to Expect After Your Procedure
The Inflammatory Phase
You may experience localized soreness and swelling as the growth factors initiate the healing process.
The Proliferation Phase
Soreness subsides. You will begin structured, gentle physical therapy to support new tissue formation.
The Remodeling Phase
Expect progressive improvements in joint mobility and measurable reductions in chronic discomfort.
Clinical Deep-Dive: The Science of PRP
Advanced orthobiologic insights into how your own blood heals damaged joints.
The Biology of Platelet-Rich Plasma
The therapeutic potential of PRP lies within the alpha-granules of your platelets. When these platelets are concentrated and subsequently activated at the site of injury, they release a potent cocktail of bioactive signaling proteins.
This includes PDGF (Platelet-Derived Growth Factor) for cell replication, VEGF for angiogenesis, and TGF-beta1 for collagen production. By concentrating these factors up to 5-10 times their baseline levels, we provide a massive biological stimulus to tissues like tendons and ligaments that naturally have poor blood supply.
Advanced Indications: Tendinopathy vs. Osteoarthritis
Biologically, a 'tendinopathy' (like Plantar Fasciitis) is often a state of stalled healing. PRP restarts this clock by introducing fresh PDGF and VEGF to stimulate fibroblast activity.
In the joint, PRP acts as a powerful modulator, shifting the environment from breakdown (catabolism) to repair (homeostasis). While PRP cannot usually 'regrow' lost joint space in advanced stages, it is highly effective in mild-to-moderate stages (Kellgren-Lawrence Grade 1-3) for reducing pain and delaying joint replacement surgery.
Comprehensive PRP & Prolotherapy Guides
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Sports Injuries
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PRP Cost in PH
2026 price guide for regenerative injections in the Philippines.
Vigan PRP Clinic
Why Dr. Rabara is the pioneer of orthobiologics in Northern Luzon.
Gabay sa Rayuma
Iniksyon pampadulas at pampagaling ng masakit na tuhod (Tagalog).
Punit na Litid
Alternatibo sa operasyon para sa meniscus at ligament tears.
Magkano ang PRP?
Presyo at appointment para sa iniksyon sa tuhod sa Vigan City.
The 3-Step Clinical Process
Comprehensive Joint Evaluation
We conduct a thorough clinical and ultrasound assessment to confirm your diagnosis and ensure PRP is the appropriate clinical pathway.
Blood Draw & Centrifuge Processing
We safely draw a small volume of your blood and process it in a specialized medical centrifuge to isolate the platelet-rich plasma.
Ultrasound-Guided Precision Delivery
Utilizing high-resolution ultrasound imaging, Dr. Rabara precisely guides the concentrated PRP directly into the damaged structural tissue, ensuring maximum clinical efficacy.