When I first met Tony, he was amazing in every way. At age 60-plus, he told me he had injured his shoulder while working on the rings. On the what? Turns out that the gymnastic rings were merely just another challenge for Tony to conquer, mere baby steps compared to the physically demanding and dangerous stuff he loves. How do you keep a guy like this, who places tremendous demands on a gracefully aging body, going? You get ProActive…
Tony’s Adventures
Tony is a humble guy who won’t volunteer that he’s a world adventurer and adrenaline junkie, but get him talking and you’ll be dumbfounded. Dive the deep sea while living in a decompression chamber off the back of a boat—been there, done that. Jump off buildings or into canyons—did that twice. Swim with the crocs? No problem—done that with sharks and killer whales as well! Fly a supersonic jet at the edge of space? Did that last year…You name it, Tony’s done it or it’s on his bucket list. He has a bucket list that would put most of ours to shame.
How do you keep a guy like this, who’s passing age 60 at 100 mph and not looking back, active? Regenexx ProActive! What’s that? Let me explain.
Regenexx ProActive
How can you be that guy or gal who ages gracefully and does what Tony does, or even what you love to do, well into your 60s, 70s, and 80s? Read Regenexx ProActive! The PDF of the book is available by clicking on the book thumbnail to the right.
What is ProActive?
Avoid surgery.
Optimize your diet and lifestyle.
Use precise injections of your own platelets and stem cells to treat small problems before they blow up into big issues that stop you in your tracks.
Pay attention to your body so you know the warning signs of impending muscle, joint, or nerve blowups.
How Does Tony Use ProActive?
Tony’s shoulder rotator cuff tear should have required surgery, but that would have left him less able to get back to the ultra-high-level things he loves. Hence, we treated the irritated nerves in his neck that caused his shoulder issue with his own platelet growth factors and his rotator cuff with his own stem cells—precisely placed via injection.
Tony went “all in” with Regenexx ProActive, just like he does with everything. We first identified any areas that could be problems with an hour-plus exam. We then imaged all those parts of his body with advanced MRI. We went through every tendon, joint, and ligament with an ultrasound exam. In the end, we identified parts and pieces that were either beginning to fail and cause him low-level problems or ones that were clearly going south. Our goal was to treat these small issues while they were small and avoid the major blowups that could take Tony out of the game.
The upshot? I want to be Tony when I grow up! He’s an amazing guy (and a heck of nice guy as well). Keeping him going toward his newest goal of climbing Everest and the Nepali peaks will be our next challenge. I think I have the easy part as he gets to be the guy that summits, hopefully thanks to Regenexx ProActive!
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Do all of the Regenexx doctors conduct a complete body ultrasound sound exam, dealing with tendons, ligaments and joints?Are the ultrasound exams as reliable as an mri? I am interested. Thank you
Vince, No. Regenexx Doctors do what’s called an Orthopedic 2.0 exam, based on the concepts of Dr. Centeno’s book, Orthopedics 2.0: https://regenexx.com/library-complimentary-regenexx-resources/ The exam often includes an ultrasound exam of the area, or areas of concern. The video describes the Regenexx ProActive Program in which periodic checkups to identify small issues before they become big issues are part of the Program. MRI’s and Ultrasound are very different. An MRI gives a clear static image, whereas an ultrasound shows what a tendon is doing in motion. Here is a good example: https://youtu.be/8uxVfuGfGKQ
Chris Centeno, MD is a specialist in regenerative medicine and the new field of Interventional Orthopedics. Centeno pioneered orthopedic stem cell procedures in 2005 and is responsible for a large amount of the published research on stem cell use for orthopedic applications.
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Regenerative procedures are commonly used to treat musculoskelatal trauma, overuse injuries, and degenerative issues, including failed surgeries.
Shoulder
Many Shoulder and Rotator Cuff injuries are good candidates for regenerative treatments. Before considering shoulder arthroscopy or shoulder replacement, consider an evaluation of your condition with a regenerative treatment specialist.
Many spine injuries and degenerative conditions are good candidates for regenerative treatments and there are a number of studies showing promising results in treating a wide range of spine problems. Spine surgery should be a last resort for anyone, due to the cascade of negative effects it can have on the areas surrounding the surgery. And epidural steroid injections are problematic due to their long-term negative impact on bone density.
Knees are the target of many common sports injuries. Sadly, they are also the target of a number of surgeries that research has frequently shown to be ineffective or minimally effective. Knee arthritis can also be a common cause for aging athletes to abandon the sports and activities they love. Regenerative procedures can be used to treat a wide range of knee injuries and conditions. They can even be used to reduce pain and delay knee replacement for more severe arthritis.
Many spine injuries and degenerative conditions are good candidates for regenerative treatments and there are a number of studies showing promising results in treating a wide range of spine problems. Spine surgery should be a last resort for anyone, due to the cascade of negative effects it can have on the areas surrounding the surgery. And epidural steroid injections are problematic due to their long-term negative impact on bone density.
Hand and wrist injuries and arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and conditions relating to overuse of the thumb, are good candidates for regenerative treatments. Before considering surgery, consider an evaluation of your condition with a regenerative treatment specialist.
Hand and Wrist Arthritis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Trigger Finger
Thumb Arthritis (Basal Joint, CMC, Gamer’s Thumb, Texting Thumb)
Hip injuries and degenerative conditions become more common with age. Do to the nature of the joint, it’s not quite as easy to injure as a knee, but it can take a beating and pain often develops over time. Whether a hip condition is acute or degenerative, regenerative procedures can help reduce pain and may help heal injured tissue, without the complications of invasive surgical hip procedures.
Foot and ankle injuries are common in athletes. These injuries can often benefit from non-surgical regenerative treatments. Before considering surgery, consider an evaluation of your condition with a regenerative treatment specialist.
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Do you have any therapy for the intestines?
Lynn,
No, sorry, we only treat Orthopedic issues.
Do all of the Regenexx doctors conduct a complete body ultrasound sound exam, dealing with tendons, ligaments and joints?Are the ultrasound exams as reliable as an mri?
I am interested.
Thank you
Vince,
No. Regenexx Doctors do what’s called an Orthopedic 2.0 exam, based on the concepts of Dr. Centeno’s book, Orthopedics 2.0: https://regenexx.com/library-complimentary-regenexx-resources/ The exam often includes an ultrasound exam of the area, or areas of concern. The video describes the Regenexx ProActive Program in which periodic checkups to identify small issues before they become big issues are part of the Program. MRI’s and Ultrasound are very different. An MRI gives a clear static image, whereas an ultrasound shows what a tendon is doing in motion. Here is a good example: https://youtu.be/8uxVfuGfGKQ