Best Treatments for Joint Health
Joint repair, cartilage regeneration, and arthritis management. Treatments scored on orthopedic and regenerative evidence.
PRP Therapy
Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy
An autologous blood-derived treatment where concentrated platelets and growth factors are injected to accelerate tissue healing, reduce joint pain, restore hair growth, and rejuvenate skin. One of the most widely adopted regenerative treatments globally.
Stem Cell Therapy
Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy
Regenerative medicine using stem cells (MSCs) for joint repair, anti-aging, and tissue regeneration. Rapidly advancing field with promising but variable results.
Prolotherapy
Prolotherapy (Dextrose Injection Therapy)
Injection of dextrose (sugar water) solution into damaged joints, tendons, and ligaments to stimulate the body's natural healing response. Decades of use in sports medicine with growing RCT evidence for knee and low back pain.
Osteopathy
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
A whole-body system of manual therapy involving musculoskeletal manipulation, soft tissue techniques, and cranial osteopathy. Well-established in the UAE with DHA-licensed osteopaths practicing across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Strong evidence exists for low back pain, with moderate support for other musculoskeletal conditions.
Exosome Therapy
Mesenchymal Stem Cell Exosome Therapy
Cell-free regenerative treatment using exosomes (nano-vesicles) derived from mesenchymal stem cells. Contains growth factors and miRNAs that promote tissue repair. Exciting preclinical science but limited clinical validation.