The Ready State Podcast Dr. Drew Timmermans: Revolutionary Ways to Heal Chronic Injuries with PRP & Stem Cell Therapy
Aug 21, 2025
Dr. Drew Timmermans, a naturopathic physician specializing in orthobiologics, discusses groundbreaking methods for healing chronic injuries. He unpacks the science behind PRP and stem cell therapy, debunking myths about their effectiveness. Timmermans explains how to determine if you're a good candidate for these treatments and outlines their limits and risks, even highlighting cases involving pro athletes. He emphasizes that while regenerative therapies are promising, physical therapy remains essential for long-term recovery.
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How PRP Actually Works
- PRP (platelet-rich plasma) concentrated platelets restart the body's first-stage healing response by delivering growth factors.
- Doctors inject PRP to hyper-concentrate natural biology and re-stimulate healing in a targeted area.
Diagnose Tissue Level Pain First
- Start by identifying the tissue-level pain generator with a thorough physical exam before choosing an injection technique.
- Match the technique to the tissue: proliferative injections for tendons/ligaments and hydrodissection for nerves.
Pick The Right Solution
- Choose the appropriate injectable: dextrose prolotherapy for collagen stimulation, PRP for growth-factor delivery, and autologous cellular therapy for higher-demand cases.
- Use dextrose for nerves too because nerves use it for energy and healing.