title: Rehabilitation of a partially torn distal triceps tendon after platelet rich plasma injection: a case report.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is an emerging non-surgical intervention used for the treatment of tendon and ligament pathology. Despite the growing popularity of PRP in musculoskeletal medicine, there is a paucity of research that describes appropriate rehabilitation procedures following this intervention.
  
  
  METHODS
  This case report presents the rehabilitation strategy used following a PRP injection for a patient with a partially torn distal triceps tendon who previously failed physical therapy interventions.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The patient returned to light weight training and coaching activity after completing 15 visits over a 3 month period. One month after discharge, the patient reported pain-free activities of daily living and a return to previously performed gym activities.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  PRP presents a viable treatment option for individuals who are recalcitrant to conservative interventions yet elect to avoid more invasive surgical measures. Despite the growing popularity of PRP, a paucity of evidence exists to guide physical therapists in the rehabilitation process of these patients. The rehabilitation strategies used in a patient who had a PRP injection for a partial triceps tendon tear are outlined. Although this case report highlights a successful rehabilitation outcome, future research regarding the concomitant effects of PRP injection and rehabilitation for tendon pathology are needed.
  
  
  METHODS
  4-Case Report.
authors.affiliation: California State University Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA, USA.
authors.forename: Scott W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Cheatham
authors.forename: Morey J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Kolber
authors.forename: Paul A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Salamh
authors.forename: William J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Hanney
keywords: Growth factor; platelet; stem cell