Injection therapy is the term used for the diagnosis, prescription, and administration of medicine via injection by a medical professional such as a Naturopathic Doctor (ND).
Dr. Kelly Robertson offers advanced injections under ultrasound guidance to ensure the injection is accurately injected into the intended site.
During an initial appointment, your Naturopathic Doctor will:
Note - injections are not usually commenced at the initial appointment
Your Naturopathic Doctor has the advanced training to provide injection therapies which include:
Prolotherapy is a relatively inexpensive regenerative injection therapy. It provides an alternative, non-surgical solution to those experiencing chronic pain or musculoskeletal complaints.
Prolotherapy consists of injecting a dextrose solution into the damaged tissues which stimulates an immune response allowing for new tissue growth and strengthening. Prolotherapy can help repair tissue, such as ligaments, tendons, cartilage, or muscle, that have been weakened by trauma or overuse, and decrease pain.
Prolotherapy has also shown to be beneficial in the treatment of chronic pain.
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a regenerative therapy that is used to treat chronic and acute musculoskeletal injuries.
PRP injections are derived from the body’s platelets, growth factors, and stem cells and stimulate the body’s innate ability to heal itself. Injections can allow for pain relief and reduced joint destruction when used appropriately. Robust evidence indicates that PRP can be beneficial for chronic conditions, such as arthritis or more acute conditions such as injured cartilage/tendon/ligament/joints.
Pinpoint Physiotherapy and Health is one of the only clinics currently offering the Arthrex Angel PRP system. This system allows for highly concentrated PRP.
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a natural substance that has been utilized to treat painful arthritis, as well as tendon and ligament injuries.
Hyaluronic acid provides lubrication and shock absorption for arthritic joints, minimizing the experience of pain. HA may also be used to improve the integrity and strength of tendon and ligament structures.
Hyaluronic acid injections have proven effective at reducing knee and hip arthritis, as well as helping people recover from acute ankle sprains and chronic lateral epicondylitis (aka "tennis elbow"). There is also evidence supporting the potential role Hyaluronic acid may play in improving rotator cuff tendinopathies.
Perineural injection therapy is a safe and effective modality for chronic pain management.
This therapy consists of a subcutaneous injection of a substance to reduce the experience of neurological pain. The injection of a dilute sugar solution into the subcutaneous tissue layers allows for treatment of neuroinflammation, and a reduction in the sensation of pain.
This treatment may be beneficial for neuralgia, fibromyalgia, headaches, migraines, nerve impingement, neuropathy, as well as low back pain.
Cortisone injection treatments provide a potent anti-inflammatory effect and reduce the experience of musculoskeletal pain, providing a quick resolution while considering adjunct treatment options to address the direct cause of the pain.
This injection therapy can assist in the treatment of joints, tendons, muscles, and fascia. Commonly treated conditions include: Arthritis, Synovitis, Bursitis, Tendonitis, and Fasciitis.
Trigger point injections treat dysfunctional and tight muscles which cause pain – more commonly known as “knots”.
A trigger point injection consists of locating and isolating the dysfunctional portion of the muscle and injecting a solution, allowing for release, relaxation, and reduction of inflammation.
Trigger point injections can address chronic pain, headaches, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, minor injuries, or acute traumatic injuries resulting in trigger points.
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