The conventional approach
Suppress the inflammation. Mask the pain. Wait.
NSAIDs like ibuprofen and steroid injections block inflammation — which sounds helpful, but inflammation is how your body sends repair cells to an injury. Block the inflammation, and you block the healing. Long-term NSAID use can actually cause further tissue damage by masking pain and allowing continued injury. Surgery, meanwhile, is invasive, expensive, and carries its own recovery burden — often for outcomes no better than regenerative alternatives.
The PRP approach
Trigger the healing response. Let your body do what it's built to do.
PRP does the opposite of an NSAID. Rather than suppressing inflammation, it creates a targeted, controlled healing cascade — concentrating your platelets and growth factors and delivering them precisely where the damage is. The result is accelerated tissue repair that addresses the root cause of your pain, not just the symptom. No surgery. No synthetic drugs. Your own biology, amplified.
Why patients choose the Albano Clinic
2007
First in Utah
Dr. Albano pioneered regenerative medicine in the state — and one of the first practitioners in the nation
1mm
Injection precision
Every PRP injection is guided by real-time musculoskeletal ultrasound — not landmarks or guesswork
How it works
Your blood. Concentrated. Delivered precisely where it needs to go.
The entire process happens in our Sandy office, in a single visit. Here's exactly what to expect.
Step 01
Blood draw
We take a small sample of your blood — less than a standard donation. Quick, routine, and done in minutes.
Step 02
Centrifuge concentration
Your blood is spun in a centrifuge to isolate and concentrate your platelets to 4–5x their baseline levels, along with the growth factors they carry.
Step 03
Ultrasound-guided injection
Using real-time musculoskeletal ultrasound, we place the PRP within 1mm of the injured tissue — not estimated, not approximated. Precisely targeted.
"We now know that inflammation is a necessary part of the healing process. PRP creates a controlled, productive inflammatory response that accelerates recovery — unlike NSAIDs or steroids, which block healing and can cause further tissue damage."
— Joe Albano, MD · Practicing regenerative medicine since 2007
Every injection is guided by musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Dr. Albano has used MSK ultrasound since 2006 and has taught its diagnostic and needle-guided applications at national conferences since 2008. Ultrasound guidance means we can see the injured tissue in real time, confirm needle placement before injection, and ensure your PRP lands exactly where it needs to — not close to where we think the problem is. This precision is not standard practice. It's one of the most important reasons our outcomes are consistently strong.
Conditions treated
If it involves soft tissue, a joint, or a nerve — PRP may help.
Tendons & Ligaments
- Tennis & Golfer's Elbow
- Rotator Cuff (partial tears)
- MCL / LCL Sprains
- Ulnar Collateral Ligament
- Chronic Ankle Instability
- Plantar Fasciitis / Fasciosis
Joints & Cartilage
- Osteoarthritis — knee, hip, shoulder, wrist, ankle
- Meniscus & Labral Tears
- Chondromalacia Patella
- Osteochondral Defects
Muscles
- Hamstring, Quad, Biceps & Triceps Tears
- Calf Strains
- Shin Splints
- Stress Fractures
- Rib Muscle Injuries
Nerve Entrapments
- Tennis & Golfer's Elbow
- Rotator Cuff (partial tears)
- MCL / LCL Sprains
- Ulnar Collateral Ligament
- Chronic Ankle Instability
- Plantar Fasciitis / Fasciosis
Chronic Conditions
- Tendinosis (chronic tendon degeneration)
- Arthritis (mild to moderate)
- Neuropathies
Beyond Orthopedics
- Hair Restoration
- Microneedling with PRP
- Sexual Health — O Shot & P Shot
Recovery & results
Honest expectations. Real outcomes.
Recovery from PRP isn't a straight line — and we won't pretend it is. Expect increased soreness for the first 24–48 hours as your body's healing response activates. From there, most patients experience gradual improvement over weeks and months as tissue regenerates. The healing process has good days and harder days. What you can expect at the end of it is meaningful, lasting improvement — because PRP addresses the root cause, not just the symptom.
What to expect, week by week
Day 1-2
Increased soreness
Normal and expected — your healing cascade is activating. Avoid NSAIDs completely during this period.
Week 1–2
Return to baseline
Most patients return to their pre-procedure pain level and resume normal daily activity.
Month 1–3
Gradual improvement
Tissue repair is underway. Some patients notice significant change; others see steady, incremental progress.
Month 4
Measurable progress check
We assess together whether you've reached your goal — or whether a second round would be beneficial.
Month 6-12
Continued healing
Tissue regeneration continues. Most patients experience their best results in this window.
Not sure if PRP is right for your condition?
Dr. Albano will give you a straight answer. Schedule a consultation and find out exactly where you stand — no pressure, no obligation.
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