Stem Cells in PMR Practices

Stem cells are one of the most fascinating areas of biology today. But like many expanding fields of scientificinquiry, research on stem cells raises scientific questions as rapidly as it generates new discoveries. Stemcell therapy presents the potential promise to heal the defective systems in the body and the field is witnessingsome path breaking research currently. The technology is provocative and promising, but the future is farfrom certain. Nevertheless, the science that is unfolding about neural and muscular development, autoimmunediseases especially Rheumatoid Arthritis is exciting in its potential implications. This article contains currentinformation derived from internet searches on their use in some common conditions in Physical Medicineand Rehabilitation practices.