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laconicsax

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1. It seems that there's been some research into PRP therapy, and the results are inconclusive.

Reply to Renew Deal (Original post)

Fri Apr 13, 2012, 12:41 AM

Apr 2012

The end of the article somewhat spells out where it all stands:

Of course, it's still far too soon to know if Kobe has found a cure for his broken down knee. (He has yet to find a cure for his ball hogging or for his current shin injury, which can't be treated using biologic medicine.) Perhaps the reduction in pain and inflammation is real. Perhaps we are on the cusp of a revolution in sports medicine, in which superstars find a way to extend their careers. Or maybe the injection of spun blood is just an elaborate placebo, a high-tech gimmick that tricks the brain into disbelieving the laments of the body.

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Why Did Kobe Go to Germany? [View all] Renew Deal Apr 2012 OP

It seems that there's been some research into PRP therapy, and the results are inconclusive. laconicsax Apr 2012 #1

What counts is that the treatment worked for him. Boabab Apr 2012 #2