PRP Injections for Paradise Valley, AZ
PRP Therapy for Paradise Valley, AZ
Regenerative Performance, in Gilbert, AZ, treats patients from across the north Valley, including Paradise Valley, with image-guided platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for joint and tendon pain that has not resolved on its own. Dr. Drew Timmermans, ND, RMSK performs PRP injections under the image guidance the structure requires, using ultrasound, x-ray, or both, and every patient begins with a comprehensive 2-hour evaluation to identify what is actually generating the pain before any treatment is recommended.
What PRP Is and How Regenerative Performance Treats It
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is made by concentrating the platelets already present in your own blood into an injectable preparation. Platelets release growth factors, signaling proteins that direct the body's healing process, and delivering a concentrated dose of them into a joint or tendon that has stopped healing on its own is intended to support healing rather than simply mask the pain.
The blood draw for a PRP treatment is typically 120-300 mL, set by the number of structures being treated and the dose target for each one, and every sample is tested in-house to confirm the platelet count meets that target. Every injection is performed under the image guidance the structure requires, using ultrasound, x-ray, or both.
None of this starts with the injection. Every patient begins with a 2-hour evaluation at our Gilbert clinic, because the diagnosis determines whether PRP is likely to help and exactly which structures need to be treated.
Our complete guide to PRP therapy covers the mechanism and the supporting research in more depth.
Tennis Elbow, Golfer's Elbow, and Joint Pain We Treat with PRP
Patients searching for PRP from Paradise Valley most often ask about elbow tendon pain and joint conditions, though PRP is used across the musculoskeletal system.
Tennis Elbow and Golfer's Elbow
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylosis) and golfer's elbow (medial epicondylosis) are chronic degenerative changes in the tendon at the elbow, not active inflammation, which is part of why they often persist despite rest or bracing. PRP is among the more studied non-surgical options for tendinopathy of this kind, though whether it fits a given case depends on how advanced the degeneration is and what a diagnostic evaluation finds.
Knee, Hip, and Shoulder Joint Pain
Knee osteoarthritis is among the best-studied uses of properly dosed PRP, and hip and shoulder osteoarthritis are also commonly treated. PRP does not rebuild a fully collapsed joint, so candidacy depends on the stage of the joint damage and what the evaluation finds. Our guide to PRP injections for chronic joint pain covers what that evaluation looks for and how a treatment plan comes together.
Because several structures can produce similar pain patterns, the evaluation, not the symptom alone, determines which structures are actually generating your pain and whether PRP is the right next step. Our complete guide to PRP therapy walks through the full list of conditions PRP is used for.
Traveling to Regenerative Performance from Paradise Valley
Regenerative Performance's only location is in Gilbert, Arizona, on the opposite side of the Phoenix metro area from Paradise Valley, and it is where every evaluation and injection takes place, not a satellite office. Patients travel from across the north Valley for PRP therapy, and the drive is a straightforward trip across town rather than a barrier to care.
Your first visit is the 2-hour evaluation: an in-depth history, a hands-on physical exam, and diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound when it is indicated, which for most musculoskeletal complaints it is. If PRP is recommended, the injection itself is scheduled as a separate visit. On injection day, blood is drawn and processed on site over 1 to 1.5 hours while you relax in our IV lounge, and then each structure on your treatment plan is injected under image guidance.
Why Regenerative Performance
- Every injection is performed under the image guidance the structure requires, using ultrasound, x-ray, or both.
- Dose is tissue-specific, not a single universal number, and every sample is tested in-house.
- Every plan starts with a 2-hour evaluation, not a brief intake.
- Outcomes tracked since 2021 in partnership with DataBiologics.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Regenerative Performance from Paradise Valley?
Regenerative Performance's clinic is in Gilbert, Arizona, on the opposite side of the Phoenix metro area from Paradise Valley. Patients travel from across the north Valley, including Paradise Valley, for PRP therapy, and the drive is a straightforward trip across town on the freeway rather than a barrier to care. Every visit, both the 2-hour evaluation and, if PRP is recommended, the injection itself, takes place at the Gilbert clinic. Call 480-508-4226 to schedule.
Does PRP work for tennis elbow and golfer's elbow?
Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow, known medically as lateral and medial epicondylosis, are tendon conditions that can respond to properly dosed PRP injections. Despite the name, these are typically chronic degenerative changes in the tendon rather than active inflammation, which is part of why they often persist despite rest, bracing, or anti-inflammatory medication. PRP is among the more studied non-surgical options for epicondylosis, though candidacy depends on how advanced the degeneration is and what a diagnostic evaluation finds. Individual results may vary.
Does a PRP injection require anesthesia?
Most PRP injections are performed while the patient is awake and are well tolerated, especially with image guidance directing the needle precisely to the target tissue. Some pressure or brief discomfort during the injection is common, and some clinics offer IV anesthesia for patients who are anxious about the procedure or for injections into more sensitive areas. Whether anesthesia is used depends on the structure being treated and the individual clinic's protocol.
How should someone prepare for a PRP injection?
Preparation for a PRP injection typically begins several days beforehand. Anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen or naproxen, are commonly paused 5 to 7 days before the procedure because they may interfere with the platelet activity PRP depends on, and a 12-hour fast is commonly recommended before the blood draw. Any changes to prescription medications should be discussed with a physician first. Most patients rest for the remainder of the procedure day, with some soreness at the injection site common for a few days afterward.
Ready to Find Out What Is Causing Your Pain?
Schedule a 2-hour evaluation at our Gilbert, AZ clinic, a straightforward drive across the Valley from Paradise Valley. You leave with a working diagnosis and a written plan, whether or not PRP turns out to be the right option for you.
More than 1,500 orthobiologic cases since 2015. Outcomes tracked since 2021 in partnership with DataBiologics.
726 N Greenfield Rd, STE 101, Gilbert, AZ 85234