nSTRIDE Injections
nSTRIDE® Autologous Protein Solution (APS) injections
nSTRIDE® is an innovative non-surgical treatment for arthritis that is not yet available on the NHS. Injections are currently available exclusively at Pro Sports Medicine in Wales.
Described as the next generation of platelet-rich plasma (PRP), nSTRIDE® is an injection of an autologous protein solution therapy or APS harnessing your body’s natural healing abilities to treat joint pain and restore your flexibility and function.
nSTRIDE® injections can help modify the course of your knee osteoarthritis, helping to promote the health of your cartilage, reduce inflammation and ease your knee pain.
At Pro Sports Medicine in Cardiff, we offer ultrasound-guided nSTRIDE® treatment by leading Sports Medicine Doctors and Orthopaedic Surgeons accurately targeting the injection, reducing complications to achieve the best results.
What is nSTRIDE®?
nSTRIDE® is an innovative injectable treatment for osteoarthritis. Our specialists inject an autologous protein solution or APS into your joint.
nSTRIDE® is an advanced form of PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma treatment. Your consultant spins your own blood sample in a centrifuge to separate the platelets, plasma and white cells. They further treat the plasma to concentrate proteins called growth factors which promote healing and anti-inflammatory chemicals. This extra preparation has increased effects on pain and swelling, producing better and more long-lasting results than standard PRP.
Clinical trials showed a 70% improvement in knee pain in people with knee osteoarthritis two years following a single nSTRIDE® injection.
What are the benefits of nSTRIDE® APS?
In just one injection, nSTRIDE® can:
- Reduce pain in the knee joint
- Reduce stiffness
- Restore mobility and function
- Potentially help slow the destruction of cartilage
Who can benefit from nSTRIDE® injections?
nSTRIDE® is a treatment to reduce the pain and restricted movement of knee osteoarthritis. It uses your body’s healing capabilities to restore balance to the knee joint, reducing inflammation and treating pain. NSTRIDE® can treat pain in people with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis.
How long do the benefits last?
Clinical studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of one injection and suggest the benefits of one injection can last up to 24-36 months. More recently collected data has shown some patients can have pain relief for up to five years
**Please note if you haven’t been referred by a medical professional, all US guided injections will require an Initial assessment with our Sports Doctors or Physiotherapists to determine if the procedure is appropriate.
