Light Heals

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Alyson Evans, DC Related seminars and products

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Alyson Evans, DC, has dedicated the last 20 years to mashing up her passions for healthcare and education, alongside pursuing her purpose of building and serving a team. Alyson has helped grow multiple businesses, by prioritizing professional education and product innovation. She was at the forefront of growing the RockTape brand and community for a decade. Up for a new challenge, she found herself asking "What else is possible?" Alyson is the C-CEO and Founder of Fringe, a company grounded by its dedication to improving how we live and how we learn.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Alyson Evans is the founder and Co-CEO of FRINGE. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Alyson Evans has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.

Mike Stella, AT Related seminars and products

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Mike Stella, AT, is a Certified Athletic Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Performance Enhancement Specialist who is dedicated to helping all athletes and people overcome injuries and functional limitations. Mike has served as an athletic trainer for the Florida Gators Football and Track & Field teams, assisting in all facets of sports medicine, including injury evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation. While with the Gators, Mike developed his affinity for manual therapies, honing his skills with some of the best athletes, coaches, and multidisciplinary medical staff in the nation.

After his time at Florida, Mike was hired as the rehabilitation coordinator and athletic trainer at George Washington University. Since then, Mike has seen time at other NCAA Division 1 universities, as well as in the private sector at the US Athletic Training Center. He then started Recovery Lab, a unique membership-based sports medicine model in Syosset, NY. Mike is a Marist College graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree in sports medicine and athletic training. He also holds a Master’s Degree in sports management from George Washington University.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Michael Stella is the owner of The Movement Underground, LLC and receives a speaking honorarium from Fringe, LLC. and Implus, LLC. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations have been mitigated.
Non-financial: Michael Stella has no relevant non-financial relationships.

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Objectives

1. Describe the historical evolution and fundamental principles of red light therapy, emphasizing its role in natural medicine and its impact on human physiology.
2. Analyze the molecular, cellular, and systemic mechanisms of red light therapy, focusing on its influence on ATP production, collagen formation, and inflammation control.
3. Apply effective red light therapy techniques tailored for specific conditions such as acute pain, persistent inflammation, and sports-related injuries, emphasizing the functional outcomes.
4. Evaluate the selection of red light therapy tools and products based on specific clinical scenarios, considering factors like treatment duration, dosage, and frequency.
5. Integrate comprehensive red light therapy treatment plans that address broader health concerns, including brain health, hormonal balance, and mental well-being, highlighting the functional implications for daily living.
6. Assess potential contraindications and precautions associated with red light therapy, particularly concerning special populations like geriatrics, pediatrics, and pregnant individuals.
7. Formulate evidence-based strategies for implementing red light therapy in clinical practice, drawing from real-world case studies and recent scientific reviews, with a focus on optimizing functional outcomes for patients.

Outline

Yesterday’s Medicine & Today’s Science: Natural Light
History of Light Therapy 

• Light in Medicine
• History and Recorded Uses
• Key Terms in Light Therapy 
• Electromagnetic Spectrum
• Wavelengths
• Light Pathways - visual and skin
• Natural Light Recommendations

Light Effects on the Human Body

• How Light Works in the Body
• Photoreceptors
• Mitochondria
• Krebs Cycle, Cytochrome C Oxidase

Today’s Science: Red and Near Infrared Light Therapy

• LED vs. Laser technology
• Defining and understanding:
• Names for Red LED Light Therapy
  • Irradiance/Intensity mw/Cm2
  • Dosage J/cm2 - Energy
  • Treatment Time
  • Treatment Area
  • Treatment Frequency
  • Direct vs. non direct red light therapy - wraps vs. panels

RL and NIR Therapy: Effects on the Body
Molecular Mechanisms (How Light Works at the Molecular Level)

• CCO - primary photo receptor at molecular level
  • On the end of the ETC in Kreb’s Cycle
  • When CCO is activated by light, increases ATP production
  • Converts light energy to ATP
• Collagen - stimulated by TGF-B (Transforming growth factor-B)
  • 40J/cm2 was the ideal dose for collagen promotion
• ROS - reactive oxygen species (oxidative stress) is reduced with Red Light Therapy
  • This is why Red Light Therapy can help with repair after muscle injury as  it inhibits oxidative stress
• Cytokines - inflammatory mediator is reduced following Red Light Therapy.
  • If inflammation is present, Red Light Therapy is “anti inflammatory”
  • If inflammation is NOT present, Red Light Therapy creates pro-inflammatory response to help with tissue healing
• Keratinocytic Growth Factor - accelerator of healing process
  • Red Light Therapy increases speed of wound healing because of KGF increase

Indications: How Light Therapy Works
Cellular Mechanisms (How Light Works at the Cellular Level)

• Inflammation
  • Red Light Therapy can inhibit prostaglandin, causing an anti-inflammatory effect
• Cellular Protection
  • Red Light Therapy can reduce toxicity and results in cytoprotective effect
• Proliferation
  • Red Light Therapy can promote cellular proliferation with results in anti-inflammatory, tissue healing and acceleration of cellular function in cells like osteoblasts (bony healing) and keratinocytes (tissue healing)
• Migration
  • Red Light Therapy promotes movement of cells which can accelerate repair of specific tissues like tendon.
• Protein Synthesis
  • Red Light Therapy enhances protein expression which improves function and growth rate of epithelial cells, which can help enhance bony and tissue healing rate.
• Stem Cells
  • Red Light Therapy impacts mesenchymal stem cell activity but needs more data to be used clinically. 

Tissue Mechanisms (How Light Works at the Tissue Level)
Systemic Mechanisms (How Light Works at the System Level)

Red Light Therapy Indications

For all indications, each section will include content on:

• Mechanism of how red light influences the particular problem
• Research review on pertinent studies related to the indication
• Treatment parameters for each indication
  • Wrap or Panel
  • Treatment duration
  • Goal dosage
  • Frequency treatments per day, week or month

Pain and Inflammation

• Acute and Persistent Pain
• Local Inflammation
• Systemic Inflammatory Conditions 

Sports Performance & Recovery 

• Pre-sport treatments
• Post-sport treatments

Hormonal Regulation & Chemistry

Red Light therapy Indications Continued

• Sleep Management 
  • Melatonin-Cortisol Feedback Loop
  • Circadian Rhythm Management
  • Sleep assistance for those with other disorders
• Mental Health
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • SAD
• Skin, Hair & Fat
• Skin healing, inflammatory and acne conditions
  • Hair - regrowth, stopping loss
  • Fat - aesthetic management
• Eye Health
  • Vision
  • Dry
• Eye Conditions

Contraindications to Light Therapy Treatment 

• Heat/Thermal
• Eyes
• Skin Tone
• Age: Geriatrics & Pediatrics
• Health Conditions: Pregnancy
• Medication Interactions
• EMF & Flicker

Picking a Red Light Therapy Product for Clinic/Home Use

• Review Power measurements
• Irradiance
• EMF
• Flicker
• Contact vs. Non Contact
• Area

Case Study Review

• Overall Wellness – Depression & Anxiety

Target Audience

• Physical Therapist
• Physical Therapy Assistant
• Occupational Therapist
• Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Licensed Message Therapist
• Doctor of Chiropractic
• Athletic Trainer