Stem cell therapy that Ronaldo and Hiddink also received, what effect does it have?
Jun 19, 2025
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◇Stem cell therapy chosen by sports stars such as Big Ramy and Ronaldo
Big Ramy', considered a bodybuilding legend, revealed on his SNS that he had received stem cell therapy for regeneration of light muscle.
He underwent stem cell therapy six weeks before the 2023 'Arnold Classic' contest. At that time, he was diagnosed with a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test that the blood flow was not smooth because the nerves were not properly connected to the muscles. Stem cell intravenous injection was then administered for treatment. He posted on his social media page, `I can't wait to recover and be on stage"The reason for the procedure was explained.
Muscle damage caused by high-intensity weight training is fatal to bodybuilders. Experts explain that stem cells can be an alternative to inducing the regeneration of damaged tissues.
Kim Jong-un, head of the 365mc All New Gangnam headquarters (family medicine specialist), said "Actual stem cells are responsible for promoting regeneration of damaged tissues and reducing inflammation"It is also used to recover nerve damage and improve muscle function."
Ronaldo also received stem cell therapy for rapid recovery after suffering a hamstring injury in 2016. At the time, he was diagnosed with a hamstring rupture after an MRI in Spain. After receiving stem cell therapy, he reportedly returned to the stadium quickly by shortening his rehabilitation period.
Hiddink also visited Korea and is constantly receiving stem cell treatment on his knee. Ten years ago, he received stem cell treatment for knee cartilage damage at a hospital in Korea. It has been reported that more than 90% of cartilage in the right knee was regenerated within a year of surgery. After the treatment, he continued his active career in his 70s while coaching the Chinese national team and Chelsea FC.
◇Stem cells, why are athletes in the spotlight?
Injuries to joints or soft tissues for athletes are directly linked to reduced performance as well as shorter life for athletes. Existing surgery or rehabilitation alone may take a long time or have limited effectiveness. In this situation, stem cell therapy has become one of the options to meet the wishes of those who want to remain a player for a long time.
Director Kim said "Stem cells are increasingly utilized among athletes who are often injured as they can expect rapid recovery and function improvement thanks to their properties that induce tissue regeneration."In particular, many studies on soft tissue regeneration, such as joint cartilage, ligaments, and tendons, are increasing in the field of sports."
◇What is the applicability of stem cells extracted from fat to sports medicine?
Stem cells are a key factor in determining the body's ability to regenerate. However, as you get older, the number of stem cells decreases rapidly, naturally reducing the speed and elasticity of recovery, which is important for athletes.
As a result, treatments that supplement stem cells from the outside or extract and utilize them from their own tissues are attracting attention. It is administered intravenously to improve the overall condition or to directly inject into areas that need injury or recovery to improve the function.
One of the factors that improve the quality of treatment is which stem cells are used. Stem cells are largely divided into bone marrow origin, peripheral blood, cord blood, and fat origin. Recently, medical interest in adipose stem cells, which are relatively simple to collect and have a high stem cell content, is growing.
According to Director Kim, fat is the tissue containing the largest number of stem cells in the human body, and has more than 500 times more mesenchymal stem cells than bone marrow or peripheral blood. In fact, fat was the highest at 25,602.5 stem cells based on 1 million nucleated cells. Bone marrow is known to be 46.5, peripheral blood is 1, and umbilical cord blood is 0.01.
He said, `Because fat stem cells are based on their own tissues, they have less immune rejection reactions and are easy to collect quickly through liposuction such as the abdomen and thighs, making them suitable for athletes"It has a wide range of uses, ranging from sports-related damage to anti-aging medical care such as joint disease and aging prevention" he explained.
Some subjects require attention to fat stem cell procedures. For cancer patients, cardiovascular disease patients, and severely chronic disease patients, it is recommended to consult with professional medical staff. In the case of the patient group, concerns have been raised that it may burden vascular circulation along with the possibility of inducing an immune response between procedures.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
