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 often lead to depression. It is a chronic condition that is difficult to manage with conventional t...
Jan 31, 2022•28 min•Ep. 89
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 rather than repair and healing. Laser therapy is an excellent tool for arthritis as it provides cells...
Jan 17, 2022•36 min•Ep. 88
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 setting. For more information on how you can become an LTI Member and increase your laser practice,...
Jan 10, 2022•12 min•Ep. 87
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 patients? Can this be profitable for your clinic? We have begun live-streaming this podcast. Watch this ...
Dec 13, 2021•27 min•Ep. 86
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-sonography and musculoskeletal ultrasound. He also teaches diagnostic ultrasound to practitioners with MSK M...
Nov 29, 2021•28 min•Ep. 84
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, such as Achilles tendon tears, both short-term and long-term. We have begun live-streaming this po...
Nov 22, 2021•22 min•Ep. 85
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 about the laser settings and treatment protocols used and the results achieved. We have begun live-str...
Nov 08, 2021•25 min•Ep. 83
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, addiction, anxiety, PTSD, and depression. Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter LINK Studies mentioned in t...
Nov 01, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 82
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 already dealing with chronic pain, how can you manage their cases successfully? When non-drug therapies...
Oct 25, 2021•17 min•Ep. 81
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 superior to sham in reducing opioid cravings. Listen to find out how they conducted this study and t...
Oct 18, 2021•17 min•Ep. 80
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 Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology. He has specialized training in psychiatry at the National Insti...
Oct 11, 2021•28 min•Ep. 79
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 and tendon tear size. Is your exercise care plan enough? Or can you improve patient recovery with laser ...
Oct 04, 2021•15 min•Ep. 78
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 Photobiomodulation of the dorsal root ganglion for treatment of low back pain: a pilot study Further Resources: Suc...
Sep 27, 2021•20 min•Ep. 77
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 what the research says about using light to treat neuropathy pain. This webinar contains information th...
Sep 20, 2021•18 min•Ep. 76
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 episode · Low-power laser therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome: effective optical power. · STUDY: Carpal T...
Sep 13, 2021•17 min•Ep. 75
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 getting the best possible care for their case? Studies mentioned in this episode The relationship of tri...
Sep 06, 2021•19 min•Ep. 74
Dr. Rountree dives into a study on laser therapy for post-herpetic neuralgia (shingles pain) patients who had no relief from medications. This podcast goes over what wavelength was used, length of study, and the results along with the flaws in this study. When treating post-herpetic neuralgia patients, what factors should be considered for effective pain management? Studies mentioned in this episode · Role of low-level laser therapy in post-herpetic neuralgia: a pilot study. Further Resources: S...
Aug 30, 2021•10 min•Ep. 73
While focused on dental applications like TMJ pain, xerostomia, and oral mucositis, this systematic review makes some very good points for light practitioners of any discipline. The researchers provide a look at the need to view deep tissue targeted laser therapy in tissue volume, rather than surface area. Dr. Rountree goes over the additional recommendations for proper spot size, energy dosing, and laser handpieces to achieve optimal tissue healing, whether the target is superficial or deep. St...
Aug 23, 2021•15 min•Ep. 72
This is Part 2 of a two-part LTI provider discussion, where we look at the latest research and commentaries on laser therapy for low back pain. The discussion is expanded to include discussion on medical research and what it can or cannot tell us about medicine in general. Why does the medical field demand more and more extensive research for a clearly safe intervention like laser therapy while commonly performing irreversible surgeries with almost no evidence for efficacy? Are there medical pra...
Aug 16, 2021•14 min•Ep. 71
This is Part 1 of a two-part LTI provider discussion, where we look at the latest research and commentaries on laser therapy for low back pain. We will discuss what makes this study great, but also why the conclusion is misleading, and what we can learn from it. Studies mentioned in this episode Photobiomodulation therapy does not decrease pain and disability in people with non-specific low back pain: a systematic review. Photobiomodulation therapy for chronic low back pain: time to move on. Pho...
Aug 09, 2021•20 min•Ep. 70
This episode brings you highlights of a review on chronic joint pain and how proper laser therapy dosing can make light therapy effective. Research from almost 20 years ago demonstrates the need for proper dosing in order for laser therapy to be an effective solution for chronic pain instead of cortisone, pain medications, and surgery. Want to know more about Laser Therapy basics including dosing? New FREE courses coming soon! Mentioned in this episode A systematic review of low-level laser ther...
Aug 02, 2021•10 min•Ep. 69
This is the third part of the Business Considerations Podcast Series. We will be looking at another common question- how do I choose a laser unit for my clinic? There are multiple factors that need to be considered when looking into purchasing a laser unit, whether it is used or new. Those factors include ease of use, training support, clinical support, power, wavelength, as well as laser unit warranty and service packages. Ensure a good return on investment on your laser with our latest FREE to...
Jul 26, 2021•11 min•Ep. 68
This episode takes a deeper look at what diabetic neuropathy symptoms are and how this condition affects the quality of life of older patients. Dr. Rountree will be going over the latest research behind the benefits of laser therapy versus standard drug treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy symptoms, and how laser therapy can improve function, relieve pain, and increase quality of life for others vulnerable patients. Studies mentioned in this episode Effect of deep tissue laser therapy tre...
Jul 19, 2021•18 min•Ep. 67
This is the second part of the Business Considerations Podcast Series. We will be answering one of the most asked questions, "How much should I charge for laser therapy?" To determine the appropriate price point, we will be looking at the variables used in the LTI Return on Investment Calculator to balance the two main factors when considering pricing: profitability and value. These variables include cash outflows and the cash inflows, the expenses, and the income to determine the net present va...
Jul 12, 2021•30 min•Ep. 66
How can laser therapy improve the quality of life for cerebral palsy patients? Dr. Rountree summarizes a new study on cerebral palsy patients with muscle spasticity problems and how laser may have a positive affect toward improving their quality of life. Hear how the study results were measured, the treatment schedule, the laser type, and how to put this knowledge into practice. Studies mentioned in this episode Evaluation of Low-Level Laser in the Treatment of Masticatory Muscle Spasticity in C...
Jul 05, 2021•11 min•Ep. 65
Laser Therapy Institute has just released a new whitepaper covering the global laser therapy market. As the only market report of its kind, you'll find data to use in planning and financing that is not found anywhere else. Whatever your relationship with laser therapy is, whether you are a provider, a researcher, or you're involved in the laser therapy retail market, this whitepaper is an amazing resource. Download our copy of the whitepaper. Further Resources: Success with Laser Therapy Flowcha...
Jun 28, 2021•36 min•Ep. 64
This is a continuation of the previous episode on Alzheimer's . Today Dr. Rountree distills guidelines proposed in this new research to unlock a potential laser therapy protocol for Alzheimer's patients. Studies mentioned in the 2-part series: FDA's Approval of A New Alzheimer's Drug Shows What's Wrong With The Way We Care For Frail Older Adults Photobiomodulation for Alzheimer's Disease: Translating Basic Research to Clinical Application Medicare Must Study Unproven, Expensive Alzheimer's Drug ...
Jun 21, 2021•19 min•Ep. 63
There is a vital link between the progression of this dementia disease and the presence of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. Dr. Rountree discusses research that shows that delivering the right kind of light to the brain shows a potential for improvements in cognitive functioning and processing in Alzheimer's patients. Studies mentioned in this episode: FDA's Approval of A New Alzheimer's Drug Shows What's Wrong With The Way We Care For Frail Older Adults Photobiomodulation for Alzhei...
Jun 18, 2021•17 min•Ep. 62
We need a wakeup call on healthcare. Thousands continue to die from opioid overdoses while COVID long haulers and vaccine reactions drive even more prescriptions. It is time to learn some lessons from this past year, or all the discomfort and the death and the misery that we have gone through is worth nothing. In this episode Dr. Rountree shares personal experiences regarding the COVID vaccine, but also digs into recent scientific studies detailing the effectiveness of light therapy for preventi...
Jun 08, 2021•17 min•Ep. 61
No matter what your specialty or your focus is in your practice, it is likely a section of your patients could benefit from light therapy. Today Dr. Rountree dives into a study discussing a section detailing four ways light therapy affects tissue, specifically: Nerve repair and pain control Healing bones, tendons, and wounds Hair growth stimulation Brain tissue effects Read the full study here . Success with Laser Therapy Flowchart & Checklist Infographic Check out these FREE Provider Resour...
Apr 26, 2021•16 min•Ep. 60
