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38 Pro Athletes Who Have Had Stem Cell Treatments

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More and more athletes are turning to stem cell treatments, because the pressure to get back on the field is high and access to these experimental therapies is continuing to increase. Athletes commonly suffer serious injuries that could potentially end their careers and cause them serious long-term health complications. Most of them turn to surgery to resolve those injuries.

However, some of them are  pursuing stem cell treatments, because these procedures are less invasive than surgery and have the potential to speed and augment repair.

Athletes and Their Stem Cell Treatments

This article outlines 38 athletes who have undergone stem cell treatments for their knees, hips, ankles, shoulders, and more.

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Stem Cells Offer Hope for Treating Spinal Cord Injuries

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Guest Post: This is a guest post authored by Dr. Barmada, a stem cell doctor at Gulf Coast Stem Cell. Gulf Coast Stem Cell offers stem cell therapy for patients with most neurological disorders, including spinal cord injuries, through pioneering SVF harvesting and deployment methods. Enjoy his insights into neurological applications of of stem cells.

Encased within the bony vertebrae of the spinal column is the spinal cord, the vital communication superhighway between brain and body. This biological apparatus, termed the Central Nervous System (CNS) enables us to recognize sensation, temperature and other sensory information while also transmitting the power to control the muscles, both those involved in the conscious act of movement and those which automatically regulate our breathing, bladder and bowel control, blood pressure and other functions.

The spinal cord is formed of sensitive tissue which, once damaged, is unable to repair itself. Depending on the extent and location of the damage, patients with spinal cord injuries (SCIs) will experience a loss of sensation and partial or total paralysis. [Read more…]

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