Pro Football Legends & Premier Stem Cell Institute Provide Alumni Members A Possible Alternative To Surgery

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., June 21, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pro Football Legends and the Premier Stem Cell Institute announced today they have signed a multi-year agreement that may provide hundreds of NFL Alumni (NFLA) members with an alternative to joint replacement and other surgical procedures.

The agreement between Pro Football Legends, the commercial marketing arm of the NFL Alumni Association, and the Premier Stem Cell Institute will provide a free revolutionary stem cell treatment to as many as 60 players each year.

Adult stem cell therapy, or regenerative medicine, is part of a growing conservative treatment option for patients wishing to possibly avoid surgical intervention. A typical treatment involves harvesting bone marrow from the patient's iliac crest, placing it in a centrifuge to diversify the components of the marrow and optimize the stem cell function. The stem cells are then injected back into the area of injury to begin the natural healing process.

"The Premier Stem Cell Institute has already treated many former players and the reviews have been very positive," said Joe Pisarcik, President and CEO of NFLA. "We're pleased to provide our members with a potential alternative to joint replacements and other costly surgeries."

Kandace De Angelo-Stolz, Premier's President and CEO: "Premier Stem Cell Institute has provided distinctive, life- changing therapies to athletes and retired athletes for several years.  Our dedication, passion, and knowledge for our therapies has been the paradigm shift in medicine and this introduction to retired football players marks a significant partnership for comprehensive care."

NFLA members interested in learning more about Premier Stem Cell Institute's offer and joining the list of candidates for free treatment should visit http://www.nflalumni.org/Premier.  Premier Stem Cell Institute will award treatments to NFLA members based on the specific needs of individual candidates and their suitability for this treatment type. 

Premier Stem Cell Institute joins the roster of health and wellness related membership benefit programs which include Teladoc, LabCorp, LA Fitness, LightForce Therapy Lasers, American Hearing Benefits, and TopDoc Connect. 

All retired football players can join the NFL Alumni Association by visiting www.nflalumni.org/join or by contacting Member Services at 877-258-6635 or memberservice@nflalumni.org.
 
About Premier Stem Cell Institute
Conducting clinical research since 2008, the Premier Stem Cell Institute is the only medical practice in the country (aside from universities) using bone marrow concentrate stem cells to promote the body's natural healing.  Premier is a clinical leader in the field of regenerative medicine research and has more experience than any other clinic in the U.S. utilizing biologics for orthopedics and spine, and is 100% FDA compliant. For more information, please visit: http://premierstemcellinstitute.com

About Pro Football Legends
Pro Football Legends is the commercial marketing name and logo of the NFL Alumni Association, a nationwide group comprised mainly of former National Football League players, coaches, and other employees whose mission is to serve, assist, and inform players and their families. The Association offers a variety of medical, financial, and social programs to help members lead healthy, productive and connected lives.  It also supports community initiatives under its "Caring for Kids" programs. For more information, please visit: www.nflalumni.org.
 
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