Use caution with activity no matter how good you feel.
Post stem cell injection protocol.
About 1 out of 10 patients will experience a post injection flare due to your immune system being hyper stimulated.
Rest ice and elevation are suggested for the first 24 48hrs after your procedure.
Keep your wound clean dry and covered with a band aid for 12 24 hours after your procedure.
Water walking or use of a noodle or float is a great option after complete wound healing from injection sites.
Near waterproof dressings will be placed on the aspiration site s as well your injection site s.
Approximately 4 weeks after the stem cell procedure patients will return to one of our medical facilities in colorado for a follow up booster injection.
The old pain may return in a few days.
Recovery summary in the early stages of recovery after injection weeks 1 4 you may start with gentle myofascial release kinesiology taping gentle stretching rom isometrics and mat based core stabilization exercises.
Light walking on a treadmill and stretching with heat can be done as motion is lotion for weeks 1 3 cardio is allowed gazelle stationary bike.
Phase 1 immediate post injection care 0 2 weeks in this phase the stem cell injection will likely have caused a short term inflammatory response lasting 3 7 days.
Afteryour first 72 hours you may apply ice to the injection site for 20 minutes every 2 3 hours.
These can all be removed 24hrs after your procedure is completed.
Post procedure stem cell therapy activities weeks 1 2 after stem cell injections leave the initial bandage over the bone marrow harvest site for 48 hours.
Maintaining regular exercise like walking biking pilates and light weight training as well as getting proper nutrition will strengthen your body help you heal and get back to the activities you love.
You may shower at any time.
This injection will consist of a prp injection a bone marrow concentrate injection a placental exosome injection or an alpha 2 macroglobulin injection into the damaged areas previously treated.
You must not overdo it.
You can then return to normal daily activities as tolerated.
You should expect to feel relief anywhere from 2 4 weeks to a few months after the procedure depending on where the injection was given.
Cells are being recruited to the area.
After 4 weeks weightlifting and running are permissible.
These patients break into two categories.
Your stem cells gain optimal healing potential 3 6 months after the procedure.
These injections have been shown to enhance the regenerative effects and healing process.
Replace the bandage if the dressing becomes soaked.
Post procedure care instructions.
Remove the bandage and clean with soap 48 hours after the procedure.
Stem cell therapy after your procedure pain relief will not be immediate.
However many people have increased pain from the procedure.
