Health & Care Ep 5: What is PRP? Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy Health & Care

In this second interview with Dr. Josh Donaldson, we explore PRP or platelet-rich plasma and what it could do for your osteoarthritic knees, jumper’s knees, meniscus tears, rotator cuff injuries, hypermobile shoulders, painful lower backs, plantar fasciitis, and even wrinkle lines. This is a natural treatment that harvests the power of components in your own blood to aid in regenerating cartilage, stopping tendon pain, and getting professional athletes back in the game.
My dentist even uses PRP in his practice to help with bone regrowth after severe tooth abscesses.
During the video, we show the process of drawing the blood, putting it in a centrifuge, extracting the PRP, and injecting it into my own knee. In the past, I had a very hypermobile shoulder that would pop, click and hurt. After a number of PRP injections, I am doing push-ups and live pain-free. It was a painful process but well worth the time, money, and pain.
Dr. Josh Donaldson began his educational career at the University of Oregon where he obtained a B.S. in Sports Medicine and Biology. He then worked in the field of Physical Therapy and Fitness Training for several years before obtaining his doctorate (N.D.) from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, OR. Following medical school, Dr. Donaldson completed a post-doctoral clinical research fellowship where he investigated the nutritional implications of various diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and digestive disorders. Now in private practice, Dr. Donaldson incorporates a holistic approach to each of his patients by addressing the whole person and every aspect of their health. He practices general family medicine but has specific interests in chronic pain disorders, sports medicine, mental/emotional disorders, healthy aging, diabetes/obesity, heart disease, and gastrointestinal conditions. His ultimate goal is to find the underlying cause of pain & dysfunction in the body for these and other areas of medicine and then develop personalized treatment strategies accordingly. Attention is centered on reversing & preventing further dysfunction through patient education, the implementation of various therapeutic modalities, and appropriate dietary & lifestyle modifications to help guide his patients towards optimal and lasting wellness. In addition, Dr. Donaldson has a passion for education and has been an Adjunct Professor at Cabrillo College and the Five Branches Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Santa Cruz, California since 2006. He also gives community lectures on various health topics, offers Corporate Wellness Programs throughout the West Coast, and leads Detox & Cleansing Retreats in Mexico & Hawaii.
Dr. Adam Fields is a practicing chiropractor in Northern California and can be reached for telehealth or in-person care by clicking "book online" at www.fieldsfamilychiro.com
Dr. Josh Donaldson is a practicing Naturopathic Doctor in Los Gatos, California, and can be reached at http://longevitymedinstitute.com