Sports Injuries – PRP and Regenerative Therapy for Athletes in Scottsdale
Are you an in-season athlete looking to reduce pain and inflammation so you can finish the season?
Are you an off-season athlete wanting to heal an injury and avoid surgery with long downtime?
If your sports injury is limiting your training or play, it’s time to consider regenerative therapies.
At Precision Regenerative Medicine™, Dr. Tammy Penhollow, DO, specializes in systems-based therapies that reduce joint and spine pain and inflammation by harnessing your body’s own healing cells—combined with nutrition, movement, and individualized rehabilitation. With options such as Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections, Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC), Adipose-Derived (MFAT) Cell Therapy, and Prolotherapy, you can recover naturally and return to activity without surgery or medications.
Dr. Penhollow treats weekend warriors and professional athletes alike, collaborating with coaches and trainers to coordinate timing and optimize safe return to play.
What Causes Sports Injuries?
Sports injuries can occur from acute trauma (direct hits, falls, or sudden twists) or gradual overuse. Quick changes in direction, collisions, and repetitive explosive movements put significant stress on muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Overuse injuries develop gradually as repeated movement first inflames, then tears the soft tissues around joints and bones. Without proper rest and recovery, these small injuries worsen over time.
A few examples of painful sports injuries include:
• Rotator cuff tendinopathy or tear
• Biceps tendon injury or tear
• Muscle bruising or tears (hamstring, quadriceps, biceps, latissimus, abdominal)
• Labral tear (hip or shoulder)
• Bursitis
• Tennis or golfer’s elbow
• Achilles tendinopathy
• Plantar fasciitis
• Runner’s or Jumper’s knee (patellar tendinopathy or patellofemoral syndrome)
• Shin splints
• Iliotibial (IT) Band syndrome
• Fracture or dislocation
Our Approach to Sports Injuries: Energize and Mobilize
Dr. Penhollow developed a comprehensive approach to improve mobility and function by optimizing your body’s healing potential. Treatment phases include:
1.Prime the System: Nutrition optimization and movement analysis prepare the body for cellular therapies.
2.Regenerate: Use PRP, BMAC, or MFAT under ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance to deliver your body’s concentrated healing cells to the site of injury.
3.Rebuild and Stabilize: Strengthen the supporting muscles around injured joints and tendons using EmSculpt NEO®, which triggers deep muscle contractions to restore balance and prevent reinjury.
Proper body mechanics and posture are emphasized throughout the process to prevent future flare-ups or degenerative progression. Collaborative care with trainers and physical therapists ensures tailored 1:1 programming for each athlete.
Timing Regenerative Therapies During the Season
For in-season athletes, PRP may be used acutely for muscle bruises or partial tears when downtime is limited. For more complex injuries, Dr. Penhollow may recommend BMAC or MFAT during the off-season when sufficient recovery and structured progression can be maintained.
How PRP Injections Address Sports Injuries
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy uses your own blood to concentrate platelets rich in growth factors and anti-inflammatory mediators. These agents accelerate repair and reduce inflammation by recruiting circulating stem cells to the area.
After drawing a small blood sample, Dr. Penhollow processes it in a centrifuge and delivers the PRP precisely under ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance into joints, tendons, or soft tissues for targeted healing.
How BMAC and MFAT Cell Therapy Accelerate Healing
Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) and Microfragmented Adipose Tissue (MFAT) therapies use your body’s own mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to repair tissue and regulate inflammation. Cells are harvested from your posterior pelvic bone (BMAC) or fat tissue (MFAT), concentrated in a centrifuge, and immediately injected under imaging guidance into the injured structures.
These biologic therapies enhance natural recovery and provide regenerative strength for both acute and chronic sports injuries.
How Prolotherapy Supports Structural Repair
Prolotherapy involves injecting a natural dextrose solution and local anesthetic into and around damaged tissues to stimulate your body’s healing response. It is particularly helpful for joint hypermobility, ligament laxity, and chronic muscle compensation patterns that arise from injury. This therapy encourages long-term stability and function.
Integrated Systems for Recovery
Dr. Penhollow’s regenerative systems work together to optimize motion and prevent future injuries. Explore related treatments:
• Tower of Power Spine™
• Shoulder Boost System™
• Joint Boost System™
• Knee Boost System™
Schedule a Consultation
If pain or limited mobility is holding you back from your sport, schedule a consultation with Dr. Tammy Penhollow at Precision Regenerative Medicine™ in Scottsdale, AZ. Learn how PRP, BMAC, MFAT, and the EmSculpt NEO®-integrated rehabilitation system can help you perform pain-free and stay at the top of your game.