Abstract Healing from a musculoskeletal injury, improving metabolic health, and managing chronic pain often require more than one treatment. A protein-forward, anti-inflammatory whole-food diet may provide important nutrients needed for muscle, connective tissue, and bone health. When appropriate, nutrition may be combined with medically supervised peptide therapy, integrative chiropractic care, functional medicine, and rehabilitation. Diet patterns such as the Mediterranean diet can provide protein, healthy fats, vegetables, fruits, fiber, and antioxidants. Some patients may also benefit from a carefully planned lower-carbohydrate or ketogenic diet. The best choice depends on the person's medical history, medications, activity level, metabolic health, and treatment goals. At Injury Medical Clinic PA in El Paso, Texas, Dr. Alexander Jimenez, DC, APRN, FNP-BC, CCST, CFMP, IFMCP, ATN, incorporates chiropractic care, functional medicine, personal injury care, rehabilitation, and nutri...
Abstract Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) are treatments made from a patient’s own blood. They may support repair in selected tendon, ligament, muscle, and joint injuries. PRF is a newer platelet product that forms a natural fibrin network, which can hold platelets and growth factors near the treatment area. This article explains the correct terms, how PRF differs from PRP, the sports injuries that may be evaluated for treatment, and how integrative chiropractic care and rehabilitation can support recovery. It also reviews the multidisciplinary care model at Injury Medical Clinic PA in El Paso, Texas. A Quick Terminology Correction: PRP, PRF, and “PFP” The accepted medical terms are platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) . “Platelet fibrin plasma,” sometimes shortened to “PFP,” is not the standard term used in most medical research. Both treatments are autologous, meaning they come from the patient’s own blood. A clinician draws blood and pr...
