PRP Injections

PRP Injections in Melbourne

At Essendon Sports Medicine, we believe in harnessing the body's own remarkable ability to repair itself. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections are one of the most exciting developments in modern sports medicine — and our experienced team of Sports & Exercise Physicians and Sports Doctors are here to assess whether this treatment is the right fit for you.

What Are PRP Injections?

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is a regenerative treatment that uses your own blood to accelerate healing in injured or degenerated tissue. The process is straightforward:

1. Blood is drawn from your arm — a small sample, similar to a standard blood test.

2. The sample is centrifuged (spun at high speed) to separate and concentrate the platelet-rich plasma from the red blood cells.

3. The concentrated PRP is injected precisely into the injured area — most commonly under ultrasound guidance to ensure accuracy.

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Platelets are packed with growth factors and proteins that play a central role in the body's natural repair process. By delivering a concentrated dose of these directly to the site of injury, PRP therapy aims to stimulate tissue regeneration, reduce inflammation, and promote healing in areas where the body's normal response may be slow or insufficient — such as tendons, joints, and ligaments.

The entire process typically takes under an hour and is performed right here at our Essendon clinic.

How Can PRP Injections Help?

PRP therapy works by amplifying what your body already does naturally. When injected into an injured area, the concentrated growth factors get to work by:

• Promoting collagen production to strengthen and rebuild damaged tissue

• Stimulating cell regeneration to repair tendons, ligaments, and cartilage

• Reducing chronic inflammation that can slow down recovery

• Improving joint lubrication to restore movement and reduce pain

For many patients — particularly those with chronic tendon injuries or early-stage joint degeneration — PRP offers a meaningful improvement in pain and function that can last many months, often deferring or avoiding the need for surgery.

Most patients experience some soreness at the injection site for a few days following treatment, after which improvement in pain and mobility gradually develops over several weeks. Some conditions may benefit from a course of two to three injections, spaced several weeks apart, for the best outcome.

Conditions Treated with PRP Injections

Our sports medicine doctors use PRP injections in Melbourne to treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including:

• Achilles tendinopathy — chronic pain and degeneration of the Achilles tendon

• Patellar tendinopathy (Jumper's Knee) — inflammation of the tendon below the kneecap

• Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) — persistent pain on the outside of the elbow

• Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis) — inner elbow tendon pain

• Rotator cuff tendinopathy — shoulder tendon pain and partial tears

• Knee osteoarthritis — mild to moderate cartilage degeneration causing joint pain

• Hip osteoarthritis — degenerative hip joint changes

• Plantar fasciitis — chronic heel and foot pain

• Hamstring and calf muscle injuries — partial strains with slow recovery

• Gluteal tendinopathy — lateral hip pain common in active adults

Not every condition is suitable for PRP, and our doctors will conduct a thorough assessment before recommending treatment — ensuring it's the right option for your specific injury and health history.

Who Can Benefit from PRP Injections?

PRP injections may be a great fit for you if you are:

• An athlete or active person dealing with a persistent tendon or joint injury that hasn't fully resolved with physiotherapy or other conservative treatments

• Someone suffering from chronic pain in a tendon or joint that is limiting your daily activity or sport

• A patient with early to moderate osteoarthritis looking for a non-surgical option to manage pain and slow progression

• Someone who wants to avoid or delay surgery for a musculoskeletal injury

• A person who has not responded adequately to cortisone injections and is looking for an alternative

• Anyone looking to return to sport or activity faster with a treatment that works with their body's biology

PRP is generally not recommended for those with certain blood disorders, active infections, or who are on specific medications — which is why an initial consultation with one of our doctors is always the first step.

PRP Injections at Essendon Sports Medicine

When you choose Essendon Sports Medicine for PRP injections in Melbourne, you're in expert hands. Our Specialist Sports & Exercise Physicians and Sports Doctors bring extensive musculoskeletal experience, and our on-site diagnostic ultrasound capability means injections can be delivered with precision guidance for optimal results.

We take a whole-person approach to your recovery. PRP is rarely used in isolation — our team works with our Sports Physiotherapists to create a tailored rehabilitation plan alongside your treatment, giving you the best chance of a full and lasting recovery.

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