PEAK nSTRIDE
Alleviate pain and bring balance back to your joints.
A single nSTRIDE® injection continues to provide pain improvement at 1 year.
It is a non-invasive procedure involving a single injection.
Significantly reduces inflammation and pain (70% reduction) associated with knee arthritis for up to two years.
Significantly improves mobility in the treated knee.
Protects cartilage from catabolic degeneration
Promotes cartilage cell proliferation
It is an autologous treatment, which eliminates the risk of adverse reactions.
70% improvement in knee pain at 3 years
following a single injection 1,2**
✔️ Just One Injection
nSTRIDE® is the only single-injection therapy where the benefits are sustained for up to 3 years.
There is a small injection into your knee joint which is designed to alleviate pain and reduce inflammation of the knee.
✔️ Autologous Solution
Autologous means it comes from you. By taking a sample of your own blood, your doctor can process the blood to extract and concentrate certain molecules.
Good proteins have a therapeutic effect on the OA process happening in your knee.
✔️ Results That Last
Clinical studies have demonstrated that the effectiveness of one injection can last up to 24-36 months, where benefits could significantly decrease pain, reduce stiffness and help restore mobility and flexibility.
FAQs
HOW DO I PREPARE FOR MY PROCEDURE?
Please avoid anti-inflammatory medication (ibuprofen, etc.) for two weeks before and two weeks after your injection.
Do NOT stop taking low-dose aspirin if prescribed by your doctor.
Please inform our booking coordinators of any blood thinners you may be taking, so that they can discuss further instructions with you.
If you take insulin to manage your diabetes, please let your booking coordinator know. You may have some juice and a small snack after taking your insulin.
If you are currently taking antibiotics, you will need to wait two days after your last dose to be able to have your injection done.
Take all prescribed medications as directed.
You are encouraged to have a small snack one hour before your exam.
Please arrive 30 minutes before your appointment to allow enough time to complete a consent form.
Bring photo identification and your provincial health card.
Wear comfortable clothes.
Please do not bring children who require supervision.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING MY PROCEDURE?
A team member will go over your consent form, explain the procedure, and answer any questions you may have.
We will take a small volume of blood from your arm to prepare the injection.
The blood sample is placed in a centrifuge and then prepared in a sterile manner. You can rest in a waiting room during this process; it takes 20 minutes.
A technologist will bring you into the treatment room and position you on the table. A physician will evaluate the area, clean the skin, and inject a local anesthetic.
The physician will inject the APS preparation into the affected joint using a sterile needle.
You will be assessed post-injection by our team and, if there are no concerns, you will be free to leave.
POST-PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS?
First 24 hours: Keep the treatment area clean. Leave the Band-Aid on. Do not shower. Please rest the injected area for the rest of the day after your injection.
First 48 hours: Avoid bathtubs, hot tubs, and pools. Avoid strenuous activity and lifting.
After one week: Avoid strenuous activity or physiotherapy for at least five days following your injection with a gradual return to activity. Be mindful of your pain and stop if it hurts too much, or other symptoms worsen. You may resume physiotherapy, but notify your physiotherapist that you have had this injection so they can modify your exercises if necessary.
If possible, please avoid anti-inflammatory medication for two weeks (such as ibuprofen – Advil). It may interfere with the effectiveness of your injection.
Watch for infection: If you develop worsening pain, skin redness at the site of injection, or a temperature greater than 38.5°C, please proceed to an urgent care or emergency centre.
If you have pain or other symptoms beyond 48 hours after your injection, this is a normal reaction. You may apply heat and ice to the treatment area. If you have any questions, please email us at bepeak@peakhuman.ca during business hours.
WHEN WILL I SEE RESULTS?
Results from early healing are not typically appreciated until one month after the procedure, although healing and repair continue over 12 months.
Some patients get complete, permanent relief from their symptoms, while others may notice limited benefits. If an injection does not help relieve your symptoms after two months, then you may need further evaluation by your referring doctor.
BOOK A CONSULTATION
The nSTRIDE® injection is performed as an outpatient procedure in a treatment room. Patients are usually in the clinic for 2 hours from the time of taking blood to the administration of an injection.
OUR SPECIALIST
DR. SANJEEV GOEL
Canada’s Longevity Doctor
Dr. Sanjeev Goel is the lead physician at Kennedy Medical Centre (KMC) for past 20+ years as well founder and CEO of Peak Human, an anti-aging and regenerative medicine practice.
He is passionate about a holistic approach to wellness and has done training in Anti-Aging, Integrative and Regenerative Medicine. He advocates a healthy lifestyle centred around a plant based diet, focused physical activity and enhancing mental resilience.
Sanjeev is the host of the Peak Human Podcast (found both on the Apple and Google Platforms), where he discusses biohacking and regenerative medicine with guests on a weekly basis.
REFERENCES
A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo [Saline]-Controlled Pilot Study of a Single, Intra-Articular Injection of Autologous Protein Solution in Patients with Osteoarthritis of the Knee. Clinical Investigation Report—36 Month, APSS-33-00, Version 1.0. 14. January 2019.
**Significantly reduces inflammation and pain (70% reduction) associated with knee arthritis for up to two years.**