SPORTS INJURYExercise is essential for good health, but people are frequently injured while participating in sports or other physical activities. A sports injury is damage to a body part caused by sports, exercise, or athletic activities.
Sports injuries are common and can affect bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other structures throughout the body. Many minor injuries can be treated at home with rest, ice, compression, elevation, and over-the-counter pain medications. However, some injuries require medical attention, such as immobilization, physical therapy, and surgery. A sports injury can be either acute (sudden and severe) or chronic (developing over time). |
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MSCs (mesenchymal stem cells) have already demonstrated therapeutic potential in animal models and human clinical trials for the treatment of a variety of degenerative disorders, including those related to sports injuries. Specialized MSCs can modulate and repair the abnormal condition of various cells in the body.
There are several explanations for the role of MSCs in the treatment of sports injuries. In vitro, MSCs can differentiate into specific cells in the area of the injury. When introduced into the body, they stimulate tissue repair by protecting it from programmed cell death and/or modulating inflammation (the underlying pathological process in many disorders), as well as forming new blood vessels via secretory molecules. MSCs are known to produce and secrete growth factors, cytokines, mRNA, and other biologically active molecules that provide functional benefits. |
Beneficial Actions of Stem Cells for Sports Injury |
Results Achieved with Stem Cell Treatment for Sports Injury |
Cross the endothelial brain barrier. |
Enhanced immunity. |
Migrate to sites of injury. |
Improved metabolism. |
Communicate with and alter nearby cells. |
Reduced repetition. |
Encourage existing cells to self-repair. |
Increased communication ability. |
Immune modulation. |
Improved memory and learning capacity. |
Transform into neurons. |
Improvements in verbal skills, writing skills, self-care skills, attention span, and concentration. |
Promote the formation of nerve cell axons. |
Tolerance of different foods. |
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