Stem Cell Therapy is offered by Dr Katie Carter at Mission Healing Arts in Polson Montana. The first step is to give our office a call to set up an appointment.
What is Stem Cell Therapy?
Stem cell therapy or stem cell treatment is a clinical application that utilizes stem cells to treat or manage various medical conditions. Stem Cell Therapy helps treat: Osteoarthritis, Athletic injuries, Traumatic Brain injuries, Male and female patterned baldness, COPD, Facial aging, Erectile dysfunction and Long Covid.
Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that have the ability to develop into different cell types in the body, such as muscle, bone, or nerve cells.
The goal of stem cell therapy is to harness the regenerative and reparative capabilities of stem cells to treat or manage diseases and injuries that currently have limited treatment options.
This innovative therapy leverages the unique properties of stem cells, including their ability to differentiate into various cell types and their potential to modulate the immune system and reduce inflammation
Treatment Goals of Stem Cell-based Therapies
The primary goals of stem cell therapy are to leverage the regenerative and reparative capabilities of stem cells to treat or manage a wide range of medical conditions. Specifically, the treatment aims to:
• Promote Tissue Regeneration: Stem cells can differentiate into various cell types, aiding in the repair and regeneration of damaged tissues such as muscle, bone, or nerve cells.
• Modulate the Immune System: Stem cells have immunomodulatory properties that can help in managing autoimmune disorders by reducing abnormal immune responses.
• Reduce Inflammation: Stem cells can secrete anti-inflammatory factors, which help in reducing systemic and localized inflammation, thereby alleviating symptoms of chronic inflammatory conditions.
• Improve Quality of Life: By addressing the root causes of degenerative diseases and injuries, stem cell therapy aims to enhance the overall quality of life for patients, providing relief from symptoms and potentially slowing disease progression.
These goals underscore the potential of stem cell therapy to offer new treatment avenues for conditions with limited existing options, ultimately advancing medical science and patient care.
Stem Cell Research Showcasing Efficacy
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) derived from umbilical cord tissue have demonstrated promising results in various studies, showcasing their potential for treating inflammatory and degenerative conditions. Here are a few, many more available on demand.
Alternative and complementary therapies in osteoarthritis and cartilage repair Aging Clin Exp Res. 2020 Apr;32(4):547-560. doi: 10.1007/s40520-020-01515-1. Epub 2020 Mar 13. PMID: 32170710; PMCID: PMC7170824.
Recent Developments in Clinical Applications of Mesenchymal Stem Cells in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis. Front Immunol. 2021 Mar 8;12:631291. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.631291. PMID: 33763076; PMCID: PMC7982594.
Potential Cell-Based and Cell-Free Therapy for Patients with COVID-19. Cells. 2022 Jul 27;11(15):2319. doi: 10.3390/cells11152319. PMID: 35954162; PMCID: PMC9367488.
Mesenchymal stem cells in regenerative medicine: Focus on articular cartilage and intervertebral disc regeneration. Methods. 2016 Apr 15;99:69-80. doi: 10.1016/j.ymeth.2015.09.015. Epub 2015 Sep 15. PMID: 26384579.
Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Stem Cell Therapy?
Research has shown that umbilical cord-derived MSCs possess potent anti-inflammatory properties. These cells secrete various immunomodulatory factors that can suppress excessive inflammation and regulate immune responses.
This ability to reduce systemic inflammation is crucial in addressing many degenerative conditions where chronic inflammation plays a key role.
