Do platelet-rich plasma and stem cells have a role in sports medicine? Genetic testing?

Professor Tim Caulfield (@CaulfieldTim) is a best-selling author in the health and popular science domain. He has published over 300 articles into the ethical, legal and health policy of a broad range of topics including stem cell therapies, genetic testing, obesity treatment and the prevention of chronic disease. In this podcast, we discuss: • Genetic testing and its predictive value- what place does it have in sports medicine? • Stem cell therapies- evidence behind it and how it is portrayed by the media • PRP- therapeutic benefits or another health fad? • The role of athletes as celebrities in advocating new treatments • 6 simple ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Links to Tim’s hugely successful books can be found here http://ow.ly/TEfJ309ise8 David Epstein (@DavidEpstein) book The Sports Gene here: http://thesportsgene.com/