In sports, every second on the sidelines feels like a lifetime. Whether it’s a sprain, a persistent tendon injury, or joint pain that won’t subside, athletes know the frustration of pain interfering with performance.
The good news? There’s a natural, non-surgical option that supports faster recovery and helps prevent repeat injuries: Regenerative Injection Therapy for Athletes.
At Dr. Schlee’s clinic, we offer evidence-informed regenerative injection therapy in Calgary, enabling athletes to return to training, competition, and their favourite activities with reduced downtime.
What Is Regenerative Injection Therapy?
Regenerative Injection Therapy (RIT) uses targeted injections of natural substances – such as dextrose solutions (prolotherapy) or medical ozone – to stimulate your body’s own natural healing response. Rather than simply masking pain with painkillers or conventional treatments, RIT stimulates tissue repair, improves stability, and strengthens injured areas over time.
Originally researched in the 1950s, RIT has steadily gained traction through clinical studies and practitioner experience as a supportive treatment for ligament, tendon, muscle and joint injuries.
Why Athletes Turn to RIT
Athletic injuries often involve connective tissues – structures such as ligaments, tendons, and cartilage. These structures can heal slowly under mechanical stress, especially when athletes push their bodies to the limit.
Regenerative injections work by:
- Triggering repair: Stimulating the body’s natural inflammatory and healing processes.
- Improving stability: Strengthening ligaments and tendons to improve their integrity, in addition to helping reduce the risk of reinjury.
- Enhancing circulation: Supporting blood flow and oxygen delivery to damaged tissues.
- Reducing inflammation: Calming pain and swelling without relying solely on medications.
For athletes, this means less time waiting for tissues to recover and more time focused on training and performance.
Conditions Commonly Treated in Athletes
At Dr. Schlee’s clinic in Calgary, regenerative injection therapy is commonly used to support recovery from:
- Ligament injuries (ACL, MCL, ankle sprains)
- Rotator cuff and shoulder injuries
- Tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow
- Osteoarthritis and cartilage wear
- Herniated or bulging discs
- Plantar fasciitis
- Chronic headaches linked to neck or back strain
- Whiplash and soft-tissue trauma
From weekend warriors to competitive athletes, RIT can be a valuable part of a personalized recovery and injury prevention plan.
A Natural Advantage in Injury Prevention
One of the biggest advantages of regenerative injection therapy is not just recovery, but prevention. By strengthening the tissues and improving structural integrity, athletes may lower their risk of recurring injuries. This proactive approach helps maintain consistency in training and performance over the long term.
What to Expect from Treatment
Initial consultations may include a comprehensive assessment, including medical history, movement analysis, and injury evaluation. Based on your needs, Dr. Schlee may recommend prolotherapy, ozone therapy, or a combined protocol. Follow-up treatments include ongoing re-evaluation of progress and modification of treatment plans accordingly.
Treatments are performed in a clinical setting, typically involve minimal discomfort, and require little downtime. While individual results vary, many patients report improved function, reduced pain, and increased joint stability within several weeks to months.
Final Thoughts
If chronic pain or recurring injuries are holding you back, regenerative injection therapy offers a natural, effective and evidence-based path towards recovery. By supporting your body’s innate repair mechanisms, RIT can help you return to activity and sport with greater confidence, reduced downtime, and a lower risk of future setbacks.
Ready to explore regenerative injection therapy in Calgary?
Book a consultation with Dr. Schlee and discover how RIT can help you recover stronger, faster, and with long-lasting results.
This blog is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any treatment.
