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Regenerative Medicine Treatments Defined: What are the differences between Classic Prolotherapy, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), and Adipose Stem Cell Therapy?

Posted on February 1 By Oregon Regenerative Medicine

Classic Prolotherapy, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), and Adipose Stem Cell Therapy are all regenerative medicine treatments used to promote tissue repair and healing, but they differ in their mechanisms and sources of therapeutic agents. Here are the key differences between these three therapies: Classic Prolotherapy Platelet-Rich … Learn More » “Regenerative Medicine Treatments Defined: What are the differences between Classic Prolotherapy, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), and Adipose Stem Cell Therapy?”

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Jeepers Peepers! Have you seen this?? Read all about it!

Posted on January 11 By Oregon Regenerative Medicine

PRP and Eye Health   “The eyes are the windows of the soul” (William Shakespeare). Eyes provide us with the ability to perceive the world around us, enabling us to connect with others and experience the beauty of life! Also, eyes are a great indicator of your overall … Learn More » “Jeepers Peepers! Have you seen this?? Read all about it!”

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Regenerate YOU – Goal for 2024. Now is the Time!

Posted on January 4 By Oregon Regenerative Medicine

Tabitha is 66 years old and has eagerly awaited this new year. At her retirement in 2024 she had planned to travel the world with her sister. Sadly, an old tear in her meniscus now threatens Tabitha’s dream. She has debilitating pain that makes walking unbearable. Tabitha … Learn More » “Regenerate YOU – Goal for 2024. Now is the Time!”

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Arthritis of the Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Spine: PRP and Prolotherapy provide long-lasting relief

Posted on December 21 By Oregon Regenerative Medicine

Practicing Prolotherapy and PRP in Portland Oregon and Lake Oswego for over 30 years, I’ve treated more degenerative cervical, thoracic and lumbar arthritis of the spine than any other condition. No wonder, as nearly everyone over 40 years of age is affected to some degree. … Learn More » “Arthritis of the Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Spine: PRP and Prolotherapy provide long-lasting relief”

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Game-Changing Off-Season Injury Repair

Posted on August 24 By Oregon Regenerative Medicine

Attention hikers, runners, surfers, skiers, windsport, tennis and pickleballers! No matter what your sport is, it’s time to think about off-season injury repair. Carrying over pain and injury from one season to the next can take both a physical and emotional toll. Knowing that there … Learn More » “Game-Changing Off-Season Injury Repair”

Ehlers-Danlos & Joint Hypermobility Syndroms

Prolotherapy Effective for Ehlers-Danlos & Joint Hypermobility Syndromes

Posted on August 9 By Oregon Regenerative Medicine

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (EDS/JHS) affects 1 in 5,000 people in the US. The condition is either inherited from a parent or caused by a genetic mutation. The hallmark traits of this affliction are connective tissue abnormalities or defects in the proteins that … Learn More » “Prolotherapy Effective for Ehlers-Danlos & Joint Hypermobility Syndromes”

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Thawing out Frozen Shoulder: PRP provides quick relief

Posted on July 20 By Oregon Regenerative Medicine

PRP treatment for frozen shoulder has recently been shown to be the first, and possibly only, effective treatment for this painful condition. Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is one of the most common and painfully debilitating conditions affecting the shoulder. In adhesive capsulitis, … Learn More » “Thawing out Frozen Shoulder: PRP provides quick relief”

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Hip steroid injection? Walk away while you still can and get stem cells instead.

Posted on June 7 By Oregon Regenerative Medicine

A hip steroid injection is a common procedure to alleviate pain. But what is often not disclosed is the rapid progression of arthritis that occurs after steroid injection. In a 2019 study1 from the Journal of the Radiology Society of North America (RSNA), doctors at … Learn More » “Hip steroid injection? Walk away while you still can and get stem cells instead.”

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The Longevity of Stem Cell Injection Therapy: A 2022 Study

Posted on May 25 By Oregon Regenerative Medicine

Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell (ADMSC) injections are a beneficial and growing therapy for musculoskeletal issues such as hip, knee and ankle osteoarthritis. As one of the leading clinics using ADMSCs, Oregon Regenerative Medicine has been perfecting this technique for over 15 years. How long can … Learn More » “The Longevity of Stem Cell Injection Therapy: A 2022 Study”

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Are you getting platelet-rich or platelet poor PRP?

Posted on May 11 By Oregon Regenerative Medicine

by Dr. Noel Peterson, ND, DAAPM The vast majority of clinics have no idea of whether their PRP is platelet enriched or platelet poor. For over 20 years, Oregon Regenerative Medicine has been the only NW clinic to analyze every patient’s Platelet Rich Plasma in our laboratory … Learn More » “Are you getting platelet-rich or platelet poor PRP?”