What do you know about how light interacts with tissues? Learn about tissue optical properties in this review.

Today’s episode is an extension of last weeks episode STUDY: Does Laser Equipment and Settings Matter? (Episode link in the details below.) Today we go deeper, talking about wavelength; the color of light used for laser therapy and how it works.

For reproducible and predictable results with laser therapy, you need the right equipment, protocols, and settings.

Are you in the process of evaluating what treatments are effective in treating Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral neuropathy (CIPN)? This review reports on a number of common treatments that are not evidence-based and leaves us with just two proven approaches.

Opioid addiction is a significant issue facing the US and many parts of the developed world. Laser therapy has been promoted for many years to reduce opioid use and prescription medication in terms of musculoskeletal conditions, but can it be used to reduce addiction?

Research has shown that laser therapy is effective for inflammatory lung disorders. Isn’t this what COVID 19 is shown to be?

Most fractures heal quite well without much intervention, but what about non-union fractures and other bone problems?

If you understand the basic cellular mechanisms of laser therapy, you may have wondered if laser therapy could stimulate tumor growth. Find out more about what we currently know from the research.

STUDY: Dr. Rountree reviews a study regarding rehabilitation following a regenerative medicine treatment.

If you are a laser therapy provider or in oncology, you can help patients through the side effects of their cancer care by using laser therapy.