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ACL Injuries and PhotobiomodulationDr. Perry Nickelston reviews common causes of ACL injuries and discusses how incorporating laser therapy into treatment protocols may encourage better recovery outcomes. Read the Full Article
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The Light Fantastic: Laser Therapy Can Be a Non-Invasive Solution to Reducing InflammationMark Callanen discusses the role laser therapy (photobiomodulation) plays in the non-invasive reduction of pain and inflammation, and points out a key equipment difference that should be considered by practice owners when purchasing a therapy laser in order to benefit from maximum pain relief in the largest range of conditions.
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Case Summary – Acute Knee PainIn this case summary, see how this 18 year-old elite high school baseball player found relief from his acute knee pain after a series of 6 laser therapy treatments, allowing him to begin rehabilitation exercises sooner and return to play faster.
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Getting Athletes Ready to Play – Is Laser Part of Your Preconditioning Program?Mark Callanen, PT, DPT, OCS explains why laser therapy is a great addition to prehab programs, detailing how it works to prevent injury, reduce DOMS, and improve endurance.
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Laser Preconditioning Positively Impacts Muscle PerformanceMark Callanen, PT, DPT, OCS discusses how laser therapy can be used to precondition skeletal muscle to slow muscular fatigue, and discusses recent research related to this application.
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Benefits of High-Power Laser Therapy in Treating Knee OAMark Callanen, PT, DPT, OCS explores the varying stages of knee osteoarthritis, and discusses how the application of laser therapy can help to address underlying inflammation and provide lasting relief from associated pain.
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LightForce Helping People to GoPerformLuke Anthony, Clinical Director at GoPerform, reveals how he is bringing the same expertise and advanced rehabilitation technology used on professional athletes to the public. From a state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility to laser therapy treatments, Luke shares how he and his team are leveraging the expertise and tools at their disposal to help their patients recover faster.
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How Do You Manage Muscle Inflammation? Looking at How NSAIDS, Ice, and Laser Stack UpIn this article, Mark Callanen, PT, DPT, OCS discusses 3 different approaches for managing inflammation (NSAIDS, ice, and laser therapy) and compares the relative efficacy of each. After reviewing research findings, he suggests that the A.R.I.T.A (Active Recovery is the Answer) approach may provide greater benefit than the long-embraced R.I.C.E (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation) method, especially when you incorporate laser therapy into your treatment protocol.
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LightForce Helps Keep Wolves in the HuntHear from the lead physiotherapist for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC about how the addition of laser therapy to their medical department played a role in helping the team to achieve one of the lowest injury rates in the Championship during the 2017-2018 season, empowering their promotion to the English Premier League. Read the Full Article
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Laser Therapy – Can Your Practice Afford Not to Offer It?In this article, Mark Callanen, PT, DPT, OCS explores the evolving nature of questions clinicians are asking about laser therapy, moving from the simple query of “Does It Work,” to the more probing “Can Your Practice Afford Not To Offer It?” Highlighting the promising role laser therapy plays in the pain treatment market, coupled with the shrinking reimbursements provided by insurance providers, Callanen prompts practice owners to think of a cash-based laser therapy program as both an effective clinical modality and a significant profit producing tool.