Complete Physio Podcast
Complete Physio Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Complete Health Podcast, your go-to source for expert insights on movement, recovery, and optimising your physical health. Hosted by the team at Complete Physio in London, we cover a wide range of topics, from practical advice on optimising your running, muscle gain, using crutches or recovering from injuries. We also discuss deeper medical topics such as tendon pain and stress fracture management and how to manage your Achilles rupture.Whether you’re curious about fitness after 40 or the effectiveness of techniques like blood flow restriction training, we bring you evidence-based discussions and advice you can trust. Perfect for runners, fitness enthusiasts and anyone passionate about staying active and pain-free.Tune in and take a step towards better health and mobility with the Complete Physio Podcast.
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The podcast focuses on various aspects of physical health, including movement, recovery strategies, and specific medical conditions. Topics range from fitness advice for runners and muscle gain techniques to in-depth discussions on medical issues like Frozen Shoulder and Achilles Tendinopathy, featuring episodes like 'Achilles Rupture Treatment Options' and 'Knee Replacement Options Explained'.
Welcome to the Complete Health Podcast, your go-to source for expert insights on movement, recovery, and optimising your physical health.
Hosted by the team at Complete Physio in London, we cover a wide range of topics, from practical advice on optimising your running, muscle gain, using crutches or recovering from injuries. We also discuss deeper medical topics such as tendon pain and stress fracture management and how to manage your Achilles rupture.
Whether you’re curious about fitness after 40 or the effectiveness of techniques like blood flow restriction training, we bring you evidence-based discussions and advice you can trust. Perfect for runners, fitness enthusiasts and anyone passionate about staying active and pain-free.
Tune in and take a step towards better health and mobility with the Complete Physio Podcast.
What is PRP and how can it help with arthritis, tendon problems and joint pain? In this video, we explore platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, including the newer ACP Max system, and explain how this natural treatment uses your own blood to stimulate healing. Learn about the conditions PRP can treat, what to expect during the procedure, recovery timelines, and how it compares to steroid injections.
Chapters:
(00:00) What is PRP?
(00:21) How PRP is produced from your own blood
(00:36) Conditions PRP can treat
(00:47) How PRP triggers the body’s healing process
(01:33) Common conditions: arthritis, tendons and more
(02:23) How long does PRP relief last?
(02:53) How PRP has evolved over the last 10–15 years
(03:37) Standard PRP protocol: series of three injections
(03:53) Introduction to ACP Max
(04:20) ACP Max vs standard ACP explained
(05:29) The double spin process explained
(06:17) Higher concentration and healing potential
(06:57) Tailoring PRP to tendons, muscles or joints
(07:34) When will you feel pain relief from PRP?
(08:16) PRP vs steroid: short-term vs long-term effects
(09:03) Is the ACP Max procedure more painful?
(10:06) What to expect during your PRP appointment
(11:11) Why ultrasound guidance matters
(11:52) Why local anaesthetic isn’t used with PRP
(12:34) Does PRP hurt?
(12:56) PRP for knee osteoarthritis: the evidence
(13:46) Can PRP injections be repeated?
(14:23) Why timing matters with osteoarthritis
(15:28) PRP as part of a wider treatment plan
(16:48) Aftercare: what to do post-injection
(17:21) Why you must avoid anti-inflammatories
(18:11) When will you notice improvement?
(19:37) How to know if PRP will work for you
(20:44) Does age affect PRP response?
(21:28) Can you treat multiple areas in one session?
(22:12) Why imaging is essential before PRP
(22:57) When PRP isn’t the right option
(23:40) PRP before knee replacement surgery
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