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3 MLB Pitchers Choose PRP Treatment: Nola, Wheeler, Rea

3 mlb pitchers choose prp treatment - Nola, Wheeler, Rea

Major League Baseball saw three pitchers recently choose PRP for their injury. Pitchers, of course continue to have rising injury concerns, but one of the fastest growing ways to get the athlete back on to the field.

Earlier this month, we heard about Los Angeles Angels pitcher Andrew Heaney choose PRP instead of surgery. Heaney is still hoping to return to action, which would be quicker than most pitchers with the same injury.

Now, we have a trio of pitchers that all have elected to turn to PRP. Here is a look at the three pitchers that are the latest to join the PRP world.

Will PRP Treatment Save Stephen Curry and the Warriors?

stephen curry knee injury 2016 NBA playoffs PRP treatment

In 2009 Hines Ward underwent PRP treatment for an MCL injury hoping that this would help accelerate his recovery and enable him to play in the Super Bowl 2 weeks later. He did in fact recover quickly and started the game and made a 40 yard play on the second play of the game and […]