Remove the bandage and clean with soap 48 hours after the procedure.
Post stem cell injection protocol.
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.
About 1 out of 10 patients will experience a post injection flare due to your immune system being hyper stimulated.
After 4 weeks weightlifting and running are permissible.
The first week after injection some people enjoy the anti inflammatory benefit of stem cells resulting in a dramatic decrease in pain.
Keep your wound clean dry and covered with a band aid for 12 24 hours after your procedure.
Use caution with activity no matter how good you feel.
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.
You can then return to normal daily activities as tolerated.
The old pain may return in a few days.
These injections have been shown to enhance the regenerative effects and healing process.
Everyday activities are ok after the procedure but exercise limits are listed below.
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.
You may shower at any time.
Stem cell therapy after your procedure pain relief will not be immediate.
Water walking or use of a noodle or float is a great option after complete wound healing from injection sites.
Replace the bandage if the dressing becomes soaked.
Post procedure care instructions.
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.
Your stem cells gain optimal healing potential 3 6 months after the procedure.
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.
Near waterproof dressings will be placed on the aspiration site s as well your injection site s.
Afteryour first 72 hours you may apply ice to the injection site for 20 minutes every 2 3 hours.
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.
It is normal to have a small amount of bleeding during this time.
However many people have increased pain from the procedure.
You must not overdo it.
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.
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.
These patients break into two categories.