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Sports injuries, whether from a sudden mishap or chronic overuse, can sideline anyone, not just athletes. At Happy Valley, we understand the desire to return to activity quickly and safely.
The musculoskeletal system, comprising muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments, is often the target of these injuries. From acute sprains and fractures to chronic tendinitis and stress fractures, these conditions can significantly impact mobility and quality of life
The Limitations of Conventional Treatments:
While traditional approaches like casting, surgery, and physical therapy address immediate damage, they often fall short in restoring full function and preventing re-injury, especially as we age.
The Regenerative Potential of UC-MSCs:
Stem cell therapy, particularly with umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSCs),
offers a promising avenue for enhanced sports injury recovery.
Why UC-MSCs?
- They can differentiate into various cell types, including bone, cartilage, and tendon cells.
- They possess anti-inflammatory properties.
- They promote tissue repair and regeneration.
- They multiply rapidly.
- They have a low risk of triggering immune responses.
- They are collected non-invasively.
UC-MSCs and Sports Injury Recovery:
Research indicates that UC-MSCs can:
- Promote healing of torn ligaments, such as the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) in the knee.
- Accelerate recovery from rotator cuff injuries, improving tendon thickness, reducing inflammation, and restoring function.
- Enhance tissue healing and promote personalized regenerative medicine approaches
Happy Valley's Approach:
At Happy Valley, we believe in empowering individuals to regain their active lifestyles. UC-MSC therapy offers a unique opportunity to enhance sports injury recovery, restore function, and minimize the risk of re-injury.
By harnessing the regenerative potential of UC-MSCs, we aim to provide innovative, personalized therapies that get you back to doing what you love, faster and safer.
Works Cited:
- What Is the Skeletal System? (n.d.). Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved May 16, 2024, from
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21048-skeletal-system - Branch, N. S. C. and O. (2017, April 5). Sports Injuries. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases; NIAMS.
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/sports-injuries - Stem Cell Basics | STEM Cell Information. National Institutes of Health.
https://stemcells.nih.gov/info/basics/stc-basics - Stem Cells: Types, What They Are & What They Do. Cleveland Clinic.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/24892-stem-cells - Rhatomy, S., Pawitan, J., Kurniawati, T., Fiolin, J., Hadisoebroto Dilogo, I. (2022). Allogeneic umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell conditioned medium (secretome) for treating posterior cruciate ligament rupture: a prospective single-arm study. European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology. 33. 1-7.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-022-03278-z - Yea, JH., Park, JK., Kim, I.J. et al. Regeneration of a full-thickness defect of rotator cuff tendon with freshly thawed umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells in a rat model. Stem Cell Res Ther 11, 387 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13287-020-01906-1
- Vaish, A. & Vaishya, R. (2024). Stem Cells in Orthopaedics and Sports Injuries: A Comprehensive Review and Future Research Directions. Journal of Orthopaedic Reports. 3. 100344. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jorep.2024.100344
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