Author(s) :

Aaron Bedi, .

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Abstract :

Muscle strains are the most common injury, leading to enormous amounts of time lost for training and participation in competitions, with long recovery periods and compromising the season play, especially when seniors are involved. The treatment of muscle injuries includes the traditional use of rest and ice compressions, but also involves the addition of physical therapy to improve the patient’s condition and to help the rehabilitation of the acquired trauma. These injuries occur when muscle fibers are overstretched or torn, resulting in pain, swelling, and limited movement, which can impact both individual performance and overall team success. As a response to the limitations of conventional therapies, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy has emerged as a promising treatment option, involving the injection of a concentrated solution of platelets derived from the patient’s own blood into the injured area, in order to promote tissue healing and regeneration. While some studies suggest that PRP injections can lead to faster recovery times compared to traditional treatments, others indicate no significant benefits. This highlights the variability in outcomes influenced by factors such as injury type and PRP preparation methods. This literature review critically examines the current evidence regarding the efficacy of PRP injections in reducing recovery time for muscle injuries in athletes, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of its potential benefits and limitations, and to explore the hypothesis of whether PRP injections can effectively accelerate recovery for athletes with muscle strains and sports injuries.