Laser Therapy Institute Podcast

Cells in the body, particularly the neurons, produce biophotons as a byproduct of their metabolism. But do these biophotons have a purpose? Join Dr. Rountree and Jay as they discuss neurological processes, and how biophotons are produced by neuron synapses, and what purpose that they may serve.  We have begun live-streaming this podcast. Watch the next episode LIVE in two weeks on Facebook! Studie...

To effectively and efficiently deliver laser therapy to your patients, you not only need proper training, but you also need the proper equipment! LTI hosted this webinar to help you understand PBM devices better and know which type will best fit your clinical goals. Don't fall for sales talking points! Dr. Rountree explains parameters and terms such as: Power Irradiance Frequency LED vs. Laser Cla...

Join Dr. Rountree and Dr. Jason Pang as they talk about the use of PBM in dentistry and how it is helpful in healing wounds, cold sores, TMJ, Bell's Palsy, Burning Mouth, and more. Dr. Pang is a dentist and PMB practitioner in Neutral Bay, near Sydney, Australia. Dr. Pang completed his degree in Biomedical Science in 1994 from the University of Technology, Sydney, and then completed his Bachelor o...

In this episode, Dr. Rountree and Dr. Hamblin discuss why photobiomodulation is not yet a mainstream medical treatment. They also discuss Dr. Hamblin's recent editorial, Digital Transformation of Photobiomodulation Therapy: A Step Forward to Become Mainstream? Further Resources: Success with Laser Therapy Flowchart & Checklist Infographic Check out these FREE Provider Resources Read about lase...

Today's episode contains key excerpts from three previous podcasts to cover why now is the time to implement laser therapy, how to ensure clinical and financial success, and how LTI can help. REVIEW: Why You Should Implement Laser Now Building a Laser Therapy Practice Running a Successful Laser Therapy Practice If you want to learn more about the latest healthcare practices, check out more healthc...

Research through the years demonstrates the need for proper dosing for laser therapy to be an effective solution for chronic pain instead of cortisone, pain medications, and surgery. Today's episode contains excerpts from four previous recordings centered around arthritis pain.  Knee arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Juvenile inflammatory arthritis Inflammatory mechanisms Laser dosing Osteoarthritis...

Knowing how to properly apply photobiomodulation is critical to get the results your patients need. Various irradiances of near infrared light have been shown to be beneficial for the treatment of neuropathic pain. Today Dr. Rountree and Kristi discuss a study on the mechanistic basis for beneficial outcomes regarding laser therapy by near infrared light on neuropathic pain. Follow along as they d...

A 2020 review on light therapy mechanisms with neurodegenerative disease is the focus of Dr. Rountree and Kristi’s discussion today. Together they review what neurodegeneration is, what light and laser treatment looks like for neurodegeneration diseases, and the cellular mechanisms and the therapeutic effects we expect to see in relation to these mechanisms. Follow along for information on how and...

A study from January of 2021 regarding subacromial impingement syndrome shows the effectiveness of laser therapy with exercise therapy vs. exercise therapy with a placebo in reducing pain, improving quality of life, and increasing muscle strength. Dr. Rountree and Kristi discuss the details and how this study impacts you as a clinician.  We have begun live-streaming this podcast. Watch this episod...

Join Dr. Rountree and Kristi as they discuss several studies on laser therapy and how it should be used effectively as part of a patient lymphedema care plan. Lymphatic damage can be caused by many factors, but one of the most common is cancer, particularly breast cancer. Post cancer, lymphedema can cause patients to experience painful extremity swelling which affects their quality of life and can...

Today Dr. Rountree and Kristi discuss a 2020 study on laser therapy and its mechanisms of “undoing” inflammatory arthritis and juvenile arthritis. Inflammatory arthritis is just one form of arthritis and it stems from an overabundance of cellular inflammatory signals without proper counterbalance of signaling. Cytokine signaling and T-cell function skew toward inflammation and tissue destruction r...

This podcast is an excerpt from a member-only monthly coaching session. This is only a preview of what our members get every month in addition to custom laser settings, protocols, and personalized clinical support. In today's episode, Dr. Rountree emphasizes some basics for a successful laser therapy practice. Topics covered include profit, pricing, cash vs. insurance, building awareness, and goal...

Dr. Rountree and Kristi discuss a 2012 study on red light therapy and its effect on athletes' sleep quality and endurance performance. They take a look at the dosage, wavelengths used, factors that may have tainted the results, and the outcomes of the study. Is full-body photobiomodulation really as effective as targeted light and laser therapy treatments? Can a light therapy bed benefit your pati...

Today’s special guest, Dr. Randy Moore, is a pioneer of using MSK diagnostic ultrasound for soft tissue diagnosis for issues such as rotator cuff tears, meniscus tears, plantar fasciitis and other soft tissue issues. Dr. Moore is a chiropractor and holds multiple ultrasound certifications through the American registry of diagnostic medical sonographers, including ultrasound physics, neuro-sonograp...

Can laser therapy help with ligament and tendon injuries? Join Kristi and Dr. Rountree as they discuss a 2020 study where researchers tested the effect of high-intensity laser therapy with exercise vs exercise alone on tendon tears in 12 horses, using a standardized lesion model. Listen along to hear the results of the study and what the possibilities are for tendon and ligament injuries in humans...

Dr. Rountree and Kristi review a study from June 2021 in which they tested the effectiveness of laser therapy with wound dressing vs only wound dressing for chronic wound healing. Chronic wounds include chronic ulcers, post-operative infections, diabetic foot ulcers, bedsores, severe burns, venous leg ulcers, and traumatic wounds. These are difficult to manage and often lead to amputation. Hear ab...

In this hour-long episode, Dr. Rountree is joined by Dr. Fredric Schiffer, a board-certified physician, and psychiatrist who is a research associate at McLean Hospital. Dr. Schiffer and his associates have published stunning new research on using light to stimulate the brain directly. Dr. Schiffer discusses his concept of dual brain psychology and photobiomodulation for opioid use disorders, addic...

Nearly everyone will experience lower back pain at some point. Proper management of acute episodes can prevent the onset of chronic pain. Proper management means following the guidelines, yet the research says practitioners in the US often use standalone steroids, surgical referrals, and opioid medications in non-concordant care. What are the guidelines? Are you compliant?   If your patients are a...

This episode directly follows-up episode 31 on opioid addiction and light therapy. The study being reviewed today was done by the same group of researchers and was published in August of 2021. Medication management of opioid use disorders tends to have problems like relapse and dropout, but photobiomodulation used on only one hemisphere of the brain, with or without buprenorphine, was found to be...

In this interview, Dr. Rountree and Dr. Hedeya discuss neuropsychiatry, and how hyperbaric oxygen, laser therapy and neural exercise can be used for psychiatry and brain recovery.  Dr. Robert Hedaya is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, a Distinguished Fellow of American Psychiatric Association, and is certified as proficient in psychopharmacology by The American So...

A 2021 study takes a look at rotator cuff tears of post-stroke patients with hemiplegic shoulder pain. Surprisingly, this shoulder pain issue can occur in 16-84% of post-stroke patients. For many rotator cuff patients, surgery or conservative care may yield good results.   In this episode, Dr. Rountree reviews the study methods, evaluation process, and how laser therapy was used to improve pain an...

Can photo biomodulation therapy have results equal to RF or lidocaine nerve blocks? In this look at a 2016 study on lidocaine injections and radio frequency nerve blocks, versus laser nerve blocks, results showed that laser nerve blocks had better results for pain relief mid to long term. Hear about the procedure and parameters used for this study.   Studies mentioned in this episode Photobiomodul...

Chances are you have treated a patient with neuropathy. What methods did you use? Were you confident in your examination and diagnosis process? Have you considered building a practice plan conducive specifically for neuropathy patients? In this excerpt, Dr. Rountree goes into detail on how laser therapy works, reviews studies that look at the effectiveness of photobiomodulation, and summarizes wha...

Dr. Rountree reviews a carpal tunnel study from 2016 on how skin reflection can impact laser treatments. Factors that affect delivery of light therapy to target tissues include skin tone, melanin absorption, light scatter, and skin reflection of various wavelengths of light. Does this affect your light therapy results? Can you ensure you’re getting the proper dose delivered?     Mentioned in this...

Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is very common, and research does show it is effective for severe cases. But should we look deeper at mild and moderate cases for non-surgical intervention? Dr Rountree summarizes a study on TENS vs Laser Therapy for mild to moderate carpal tunnel cases as well as the side effects of carpal tunnel surgery. How you can ensure that your patient is informed and gett...