Regenerative medicine is a groundbreaking field that focuses on repairing or replacing damaged tissues and organs using advanced biological therapies. By stimulating the body's natural healing processes, regenerative medicine helps restore function in tissues affected by injury, aging, or disease.
At Kauai Restorative Sports Medicine, we offer minimally invasive, office-based treatments such as Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Mvasc injections. These therapies promote tissue regeneration, allowing patients to heal without the need for surgery. PRP, derived from your own blood, accelerates healing in tendons, muscles, and joints, while Mvasc supports similar outcomes.
Regenerative medicine is an excellent option for those who want to avoid surgery or may not be suitable candidates for it. It provides a natural path to recovery and improved well-being. After undergoing regenerative medicine treatments, many patients have experienced significant improvements in mobility and a reduction in pain. These therapies have allowed patients to return to an active lifestyle without the need for surgery, and the healing process felt natural and empowering.
Also known as Sport and Exercise Medicine, this branch of medicine deals with physical fitness and the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise. It also addresses the health benefits of regular physical activity and how to safely incorporate exercise into daily life.
Many injuries that Sports Medicine doctors treat are caused by every day overuse. Common overuse injuries occur when repetitive stress is placed on muscles, joints, tendons, or bones without sufficient rest or recovery time. These injuries typically develop gradually over time rather than from a single traumatic event. These can occur at home, work, or sometimes just by being active - the so-called "Weekend warrior" type ailments.
We are proud to be the leading experts in Injury Prevention in Kauai, focusing on creating personalized strategies that help prevent common injuries. This customized plan promotes regular exercise, helping to improve your strength, fitness, or support weight loss. We specialize in a focused approach designed to optimize physical performance, enhance recovery, and prevent future injuries for athletes and active individuals.
For those in need of treatments, we offer conventional, minimally invasive therapies such as corticosteroid injections (commonly known as "cortisone shots"), helping to relieve pain and facilitate recovery. Whether you're looking to improve performance, prevent injury, or recover from an existing condition, we are here to support your journey to better health and peak performance.
Non-operative orthopedics is a branch of orthopedic care that focuses on treating musculoskeletal injuries and conditions without the need for surgery. At Kauai Restorative Sports Medicine, we provide comprehensive non-surgical treatments aimed at managing pain, improving function, and accelerating recovery for conditions such as arthritis, sprains, fractures, and tendon injuries.
Our Orthopedic Rehabilitation in Kauai offers a range of treatments to support recovery, including physical therapy to strengthen muscles and enhance mobility, medications to reduce pain and inflammation, bracing or casting to stabilize injuries, and regenerative therapies like Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) to promote tissue healing. This non-surgical approach is ideal for patients who want to avoid surgery or are not suitable candidates for it.
Non-operative orthopedics allows for reduced recovery time, minimized risks, and effective symptom management. While many conditions can be successfully treated with these methods, we will refer you to an orthopedic surgeon if surgical intervention becomes necessary. Our goal is to provide the highest level of care, helping you return to your daily activities as quickly and safely as possible.
*Fees listed are for patients paying cash/card for service and include travel within Southside and to/from Lihue*
** Travel cost- for travel to your location – Lihue, Hanamaulu, Hanapepe, Waimea = $50
Travel cost for Kapaa and north of Kapaa = $75