Orthopedic Injuries

Orthopedic injuries such as joint/muscle sprains, bulged discs, broken bones, etc. are a common issue accompanied by pain, swelling, muscle tightness, loss of mobility and decreased strength. While surgery and medication may be necessary, there are many alternative or complementary forms of treatment that can reduce these symptoms and improve recovery times. 

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)

One of the primary uses of hyperbaric oxygen therapy is wound healing. While most of the initial HBOT research showed the ability of HBOT to heal surface wounds, more recent research has shown its promise in healing bone, muscle, and connective tissue injuries as well. For instance, one study showed that after a muscle injury, five 60-min sessions of HBOT led to a 32.6% stronger muscle when compared to not using hyperbaric oxygen therapy during recovery. Another study showed that rugby players with a knee ligament injury who received hyperbaric oxygen therapy were able to return to play 11 days earlier than those who did not receive HBOT. Further research has shown that ten 60-min HBOT sessions led to a 21% increase in muscle regeneration after a lower body injury. These and other studies have demonstrated the ability of HBOT to reduce inflammation and improve muscle and bone regeneration after injury.

Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy(PEMF)

One of the most effective therapies we offer for addressing orthopedic injuries is pulsed electromagnetic field therapy. One study showed that after a tibial fracture, 81% of those treated with PEMF healed without surgery, compared to 82% of those treated with surgery, showing that PEMF can be as effective as surgery at healing bone fractures. Another study showed that 50 sessions of PEMF accelerated the healing of a rotator cuff tear by improving the health of the injured tissue. In a study looking at arthritis of the neck, 14 60-min PEMF sessions led to a significant reduction in pain and muscle spasms and an increased range of motion. In another study of knee arthritis, 8 50-min PEMF sessions resulted in 38% less pain compared to those who did not do PEMF. Other research has shown that as few as 6 60-min PEMF sessions can significantly reduce pain and muscle loss after injury.

Cryotherapy and Infrared Heat Therapy

The combination of cryotherapy and infrared heat therapy can improve the recovery of orthopedic injuries by reducing tissue damage and inflammation, which allows for a faster recovery. One study that highlights this had 23 patients with different musculoskeletal issues (herniated discs, muscle sprains, tendinitis, etc.) receive cryotherapy, which resulted in 74% who experienced reduced pain, 94% had increased range of motion, and 67% had reduced muscle spasms. Another study of 96 individuals with chronic low back pain showed that after 15 cryotherapy sessions, there was a significant reduction in pain and an increase in range of motion. In a study looking at cryotherapy’s effect on recovery from a total knee replacement, those who received cryotherapy post-surgery saw a 16% increase in range of motion, 10% less blood loss, and were discharged from the hospital 2 days earlier compared to those who received no cryotherapy. Further research on the treatment of low back pain found that there was an 87% reduction of pain with heat therapy and a 61% reduction of pain with cold therapy compared to using only pain medication.

Targeted Nutritional Supplementation

At Re-Gen, we also utilize high quality nutritional supplements that have been shown to help reduce symptoms related to orthopedic injuries. Research has shown that Whey Protein(found in our Muscle Building and Recovery Blend), Vitamin D3(found in our Healthy Aging Blend), Vitamin C, Curcumin(found in our Antioxidant Blend), and Amino Acids(found in our Gut Health/Weight Loss Blend), among others, can reduce symptoms and improve recovery in those with orthopedic injuries.

Guided Fitness and Flexibility Training

Fitness and flexibility are crucial to the health and physical capabilities of people who have an orthopedic injury. However, this can be difficult when movement is already disrupted and painful. At Re-Gen, our fitness and flexibility training is focused on recovery from injuries, custom to each client, managed by our lead physiologist and supervised by our trained fitness specialists, all of whom have many years of experience working with individuals suffering from a wide array of health conditions, including orthopedic injuries.