Red Light Therapy for Inflammation

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Red Light Therapy for Inflammation

Inflammation has been shown to be a major component of all kinds of injuries and illnesses, ranging from orthopedic injuries to heart disease to Alziemer’s disease.  It has proven to be a detrimental factor for the health and well-being of millions of people in the US.  The use of Red Light and Near Infrared light as a treatment and recovery tool has exploded recently and the literature surrounding this powerful modality suggests that it an significantly help to moderate the inflammatory processes.  Specific wavelengths of light can be absorbed through the skin and into our visual field to trigger physiological changes in our body to effectively stimulate healing and repair.  Red Light Therapy is a safe, effective, evidence-based treatment option for treating a wide range of medical conditions.  This course will review mechanisms for RLT for its most evidence-based indications and how it can be used to manage inflammation within the body.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the historical uses of light therapy for health and healing
  • Understand how photobiomodulation works to modulate inflammation
  • Prescribe photobiomodulation parameters to manage chronic and acute conditions

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Course Outline

COURSE OUTLINE 

0:15 – History and Science behind Light Therapy
0:30 – Inflammation’s Role in Disease
0:45-1:00- Red Light Utilization, Contraindications and Applications for Common Conditions

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PACE – DC: (Approval ID: 102825) AK, CT, DC, ID, IN, IA, KS, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, VI, WA, WY, NS.

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Course Instructor

Mitch Hauschildt MA, ATC Mitch Hauschildt MA, ATC

Instructor Bio: Mitch Hauschildt, MA, ATC, CSCS serves as the Prevention, Rehab, and Physical Performance Coordinator at Missouri State University making him the leading expert on staff in the areas of injury prevention and rehabilitation. At MSU, he utilizes his knowledge of performance enhancement and sports medicine to coordinate the rehab and injury prevention programs for all 21 varsity sports. Currently in his 18th year at MSU, he has also served as strength and conditioning coach for Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, and Volleyball, as well as the athletic trainer for the highly competitive baseball team, track and field and softball. Mitch is founder and president of Maximum Training Solutions, LLC, a full-service Sports Medicine and Sports Performance consultancy that he created to help coaches, trainers, therapists, and other health professionals and athletes to reach their full potential in their athletic related endeavors. Over the years, Mitch has consulted with a variety of clients including universities, private physical therapy clinics, large market health systems, personal training studios, and high schools. Mitch has personally worked with thousands of athletes throughout his career. His clients have won world series rings, played in the NFL, NBA and MLS, and competed in the Olympics, but most importantly, they have achieved great personal success in local competitive events and leagues. Mitch is a noted speaker on both a regional and national level, and has been published multiple times in professional journals and coaching websites.

Red Light Therapy for Inflammation

Red Light Therapy for Inflammation
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