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Dr. Tommy Rhee discusses his journey from being a sports chiropractor to developing Rheegen, a topical application for regenerative medicine. He shares insights into working with NFL athletes, the challenges of stem cell therapy, and the future of regenerative medicine. Dr. Rhee emphasizes the importance of understanding biomechanics and the potential of topical applications over injections.

Takeaways

• I'm a sports chiropractor working at UCLA and in LA.
• Athletes can't do stem cell therapy during the season due to downtime from injections.
• There's a need for a better delivery mechanism than injections.
• Topical application can deliver stem cell signals through the skin.
• DMSO allows signals to penetrate the skin and target tissue.
• Rheegen was fine-tuned with the help of an NFL athlete.
• The athlete played the whole season without further injury.
• Rheegen can help weekend warriors and civilians with common injuries.
• The goal is to discuss the future of regenerative medicine.
• Stem cells from donor sites provide a stronger signal than those from one's own body.
• Website: www.rheegen.com
• Social Media: The Rheegen, Rheegen
• Book: "The Future of Regenerative Medicine" available on Amazon