About this episode
If you’re a strength coach or personal trainer right now, there’s a good chance a client or athlete has come in and said something like this:
“Yo Mike… what do you think about PRP?”
Or, “My doctor mentioned stem cells.”
Or, “I’ve had two (or 6 or 10) surgeries already—should I look into regenerative medicine?”
And the honest answer is… maybe?
I have some athletes who swear PRP or stem cells changed everything.
And others spent a ton of money and got absolutely nothing out of it.
So as a coach, you’re stuck in the middle—trying to help, trying to be responsible, but without a clear framework for what actually makes sense.
When you understand the right use cases—and the common mistakes—a lot of the noise disappears.
And to help us sort all this out, I’ve got my guy Adam Loiacono on the show.
Adam is a former medical director for the Phoenix Suns and a guy who has spent the bulk of his professional career working in high-stakes environments with high-performers.
And he’s a guy who has really dove head first into regenerative medicine, helping athletes make smart decisions instead of expensive guesses.
So In today’s episode, we’ll discuss
Does regenerative medicine actually work?
The differences between PRP and stem cells for athletes and active adults
And who regenerative medicine is really for—and who should probably save their money
If you work with older clients, or athletes who’ve been through multiple injuries or surgeries and are trying to get back to elite-level training, this conversation will give you a much clearer lens for navigating these decisions.
Quotable Quotes:
Some people have success and some people don’t, even though they get the same stem cell injection or PRP injections
The moment I stepped out of team sports, questions changed because my position changed.
With regenerative medicine, you’re trying to avoid that surgery by enhancing the cell environment through external means
This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:
Adam’s background in physical therapy, S&C, and how he got into the world of regenerative medicine
Is regenerative medicine just rebuildin
