Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma (A-PRP)

At Alexander & Farrell Podiatry, we believe the best way to heal your body is with your body. That is why we offer Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma (A-PRP) Therapy—an advanced regenerative treatment for chronic foot pain and injuries.If you are suffering from persistent Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendonitis, or slow-healing ligament strains, A-PRP harnesses your own biology to accelerate repair without the need for surgery or synthetic drugs.

What is A-PRP Therapy?

“Autologous” simply means “derived from the same individual.” In this therapy, we use your own blood to create a potent healing solution.

The Science: Your blood is packed with platelets that release “growth factors”—proteins that tell your body to repair tissue and generate new cells.
The Process: We concentrate these platelets to create a solution up to 5 times more potent than normal blood. When injected into an injured area, it triggers a powerful healing response in tissues that have stopped repairing themselves.

Conditions We Treat with A-PRP

A-PRP is highly effective for “wear and tear” injuries where blood flow is poor and healing has stalled.

Chronic Plantar Fasciitis: Heel pain that hasn’t responded to rest or orthotics.
Achilles Tendinopathy: Pain, stiffness, or degeneration in the Achilles tendon.
Ligament Sprains: Helping ankle ligaments heal stronger to prevent future instability.
Joint Osteoarthritis: Reducing pain and improving function in stiff, arthritic joints.

Why Choose Autologous PRP?

Because the treatment comes 100% from you, it offers unique benefits:

Biologically Safe: There is virtually no risk of allergic reaction or rejection because we are using your own cells.
Drug-Free: It heals the injury naturally rather than just masking pain with medication.
Regenerative: It treats the root cause—tissue damage—by stimulating real repair.
Minimally Invasive: It bridges the gap between conservative care and surgery, potentially saving you from an operation.

The Procedure: Fast & Focused

We perform A-PRP right here in our rooms. The entire appointment takes about 30–45 minutes.

Blood Draw: We take a small sample of blood from your arm, just like a standard blood test.
Centrifugation: Your blood is spun in a specialized machine to separate the “liquid gold” plasma (rich in platelets) from the red blood cells.
Targeted Injection: Using Ultrasound Guidance, we inject the A-PRP directly into the damaged tendon or fascia with pinpoint accuracy.

Recovery & Results

Because A-PRP restarts the healing process, your recovery follows your body’s natural rhythm.

Initial Sensation: You may feel mild soreness or inflammation for 48 hours. This is a positive sign that the healing cascade has begun.
Rest: We typically recommend a short period of rest or wearing a protective boot to allow the tissue to settle.

Medication Restriction: You must avoid anti-inflammatory drugs (like Ibuprofen) for a few weeks, as they can counteract the healing effect of the platelets.