I Had the prp procedure done on my hamstring two days ago and have been told not to sit on my left hamstring/glute. I was wondering if you had any suggestions for what I could use to sit comfortably. I have tried a circular pillow (invalid ring) but that doesn’t work. Dr. Andrew Blecher In […]
I am a competitive distance runner and developed plantar fasciitis in Oct-Nov of 2011. I treated it with stretching, ART, Graston, hot laser, cold laser, and strengthening exercises for 4 months, in addition to no running. The pain did not improve, in fact got worse with even standing for 10 minutes bringing on severe foot […]
Is PRP approved by the FDA in treating arthritis? Dr. Andrew Blecher PRP is a procedure and not a drug. Therefore PRP itself does not need FDA approval. However, the devices that separate and concentrate the PRP do need FDA approval. These devices recieve approval for use for specific treatments. As of yet I am […]
As a cosmetic and oculoplastic surgeon I tend to focus on the tolerability of aesthetic procedures. Patients desire noticeable results with the least possible downtime. With ablative laser skin resurfacing, those expectations can be difficult to meet. The carbon dioxide laser is the gold standard for skin rejuvenation, wrinkle reduction and sun damage improvement. Traditionally, […]
For more than six months, I have been suffering from foot problems from a cycling injury. Insertion point of tendons in the arch of the foot are still sore plus peroneal tendinosis and ligaments around the ankle and cuboid and cuneform bones. I can walk for only 15 minutes. Always have pain in the foot […]
