Your Body Was Built to Move. Let's Keep It That Way.
Regenerative orthopedic care at Active Health Clinics helps you address the root of joint, tendon, and spine pain, so you can stay active, independent, and out of the recliner for the decades ahead.
Chiropractic. Physical Therapy. Integrative Medicine. Regenerative Medicine. One team, one plan, right here in Fort Dodge.
Manage the Decline, or Invest in the Joint?
Most people are told the same story about aging joints: manage the pain, tolerate the decline, and eventually replace the joint. Rest. Ice. A steroid shot. More pills. Then surgery.
That approach manages symptoms. It rarely asks how to help the tissue itself.
Regenerative medicine asks a different question: how do we support your body's own healing capacity so you can keep the joints you have, and keep doing what you love with them?
This is for people who see their body as something to invest in, not something to surrender. If your goal is to garden at 65, travel at 70, and lift your grandkids without thinking twice, this is the care built for that goal.
What Is Regenerative Medicine?
Regenerative medicine uses biologic therapies, drawn from your own body or from carefully selected sources, to support the repair environment in injured or worn tissue. Instead of only masking pain, these treatments are designed to deliver concentrated healing signals directly to the joint, tendon, ligament, or disc where they are needed.
Arthritis
Worn, painful joints, including knees told they're "bone on bone."
Tendon & Ligament Injuries
Partial tears, strains, and tendon problems that won't settle down.
Chronic Joint Pain
Shoulder, hip, knee, and spine pain that hasn't resolved with basic care.
Sports & Overuse Injuries
For active adults and athletes hoping to delay or avoid surgery.
Why Consider It Over Traditional Options?
| Compare | Traditional pathway | Regenerative pathway |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Reducing pain and inflammation | Supporting the tissue's repair environment and reducing pain |
| Typical tools | Steroid injections, pain medication, surgery | PRP, A2M, stem cell therapy, paired with rehab |
| Source | Medications or implants | PRP and A2M from your own blood; a donated perinatal product for stem cell therapy |
| Downtime | Surgery often means weeks to months of recovery | Typically an in-office procedure with a short recovery |
| Long-term thinking | Respond when it gets bad enough | Act early to preserve function |
Regenerative care is not a replacement for every surgery, and we will tell you honestly when surgery is the right call. But for many people, it is a meaningful step to try first.
Your Regenerative Options
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)
We draw a small amount of your blood and concentrate the platelets, which carry growth factors involved in healing. That concentrate is then placed precisely where your body needs it. PRP is often used for tendon problems, ligament injuries, and early to moderate joint wear.
A2M (Alpha-2-Macroglobulin)
A2M is a protein found naturally in your blood that helps protect joint tissue from the enzymes that break cartilage down. Using a concentrated preparation from your own blood, A2M therapy is designed to calm the destructive, inflammatory environment inside an arthritic joint. Think of it as protecting the joint from the inside.
Stem Cell Therapy
Our stem cell therapy uses a perinatal, umbilical-derived product designed to deliver cells and signaling factors that support tissue repair in more advanced or stubborn problem areas. Because it comes from donated tissue, there is no bone marrow harvest for you to go through.
Why the Combination Works Better Than Any One Alone
A damaged joint is not a single-problem situation. It usually involves inflammation, enzyme-driven breakdown, and tissue that needs repair signals, all at once.
- A2M helps protect what you have.
- PRP delivers growth factors to support repair.
- Stem Cell Therapy adds a cellular component for tougher or more advanced cases.
Your provider may use one, two, or all three, matched to your joint, your imaging, and your goals. The right combination is a clinical decision made with you, not a menu you pick from.
Why It Works Best Inside a Complete Program
An injection alone is not the finish line. Biologics give the tissue a chance. What you do next determines how far it goes. At Active Health Clinics, for best results regenerative treatment is built into a full plan:
Diagnose the Real Problem
Examination and imaging to find what is actually driving your pain.
Correct the Mechanics
Chiropractic care to restore alignment and joint motion so the treated area is not fighting the same forces that damaged it.
Rebuild Strength & Movement
Physical therapy designed around your recovery, so the joint is supported by strong, well-coordinated muscle.
Support Healing From the Inside
Integrative medicine and wellness coaching on nutrition, inflammation, and recovery habits.
Treat With Precision
Regenerative injections timed to fit into that plan.
Maintain
Ongoing monitoring and movement habits to protect the result.
Most clinics offer injections. Very few put them inside a coordinated team. That is the difference.
Refining Regenerative Care Since 2019
Active Health Clinics has been caring for Fort Dodge and the surrounding communities since 2010, and we have offered regenerative medicine since 2019. We keep refining our techniques and strategies as the science and technology improve, because better outcomes for our patients are the whole point.
- Doctors who listen. Our providers take the time to understand your history, your goals, and what you want your life to look like.
- Honest, upfront care. We tell you what we recommend, what to expect, and when something is not right for you.
- A friendly team. From the front desk to the treatment room, you will feel like a person, not a chart.
- Real results. Many of our patients are back to the activities they love.
- Payment plans. We offer payment plan options so cost does not have to be the barrier.
Is This Right for You?
You may be an excellent candidate if you:
- Have joint, tendon, or spine pain that has not resolved with rest or basic care
- Have been told you have arthritis, a partial tear, or “bone on bone” and want options before surgery
- Are an active adult or athlete who wants to keep performing
- Want to delay or avoid joint replacement where appropriate
This may not be the right fit if you:
- Have an active infection, certain blood disorders, or some cancers
- Have structural damage that clearly needs surgery
- Are looking for a quick fix with no participation on your part
Every patient starts with a consultation so we can tell you honestly which group you fall into.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is regenerative medicine safe?
PRP and A2M are prepared from your own blood. Our stem cell therapy uses a screened, donated perinatal product collected after birth. As with any injection, there are risks at the injection site, such as soreness, swelling, and, extremely rarely, infection, which your provider will review with you.
Does it hurt?
The area is numbed, and most patients describe pressure and some soreness afterward.
How long until I notice a difference?
It varies. Some patients notice relief right away, while others see gradual improvements over weeks and can continue to see improving results months after injection. Regenerative therapies work with your body's timeline, and not everyone responds the same way.
How many treatments will I need?
Some patients need one, others a series. Your provider will recommend a plan after your evaluation.
Will it replace my need for surgery?
For some patients it helps delay or avoid surgery. For others, surgery remains the right choice. We will be straightforward about which is which.
Is it covered by insurance?
Regenerative treatments are generally not covered by insurance. We will give you clear, upfront pricing at your consultation. Payment plans are available, and we will walk you through every option up front.
What is recovery like?
Most patients return to normal daily activity quickly, with guidance on temporarily limiting high-impact activity.
Where does the stem cell product come from?
It is a perinatal product made from umbilical tissue donated by a screened, healthy mother after the birth of her child.
Start With a Conversation.
Your joints are not a countdown clock. Meet with our team, review your imaging, and find out whether regenerative medicine fits your goals.