Recovering in Record Time: From Fracture to Finishing in 5 Weeks – Part 4
Just 5 weeks after sustaining a pelvic fracture, Lesley Paterson was able to compete in the 2017 XTERRA Off-Road Triathlon…
Recovering in Record Time: From Fracture to Finishing in 5 Weeks – Part 3
At 10 days out from the 2017 XTERRA Off-Road Triathlon World Championships, Lesley Paterson talks about her continued recovery from…
Recovering in Record Time: From Fracture to Finishing in 5 Weeks – Part 2
After discovering she had a pelvic fracture just 5 weeks out from the 2017 XTERRA Off-Road Triathlon World Championships, Lesley…
Recovering in Record Time: From Fracture to Finishing in 5 Weeks – Part 1
Lesley Paterson shares how she felt getting injured only weeks away from a championship event, and shares which treatment she…
Laser Therapy FAQ 4 – If Lower Doses of Laser Light Can Help Tissue Heal, Then Why Would I Need More Power?
Contributed by Mark Callanen, PT, DPT, OCS Unlike in the movie Spinal Tap, where having an amplifier that “goes to…
Understanding the Differences Between LED and Laser Therapy
There is currently a lot of discussion in rehab circles surrounding the efficacy and therapeutic potential of light-based modalities. From…
Laser Therapy FAQ 3 – How is Photobiomodulation Therapy Different from Therapeutic Ultrasound?
Contributed by Mark Callanen, PT, DPT, OCS Photobiomodulation therapy (also known as laser therapy) is a nonthermal, photochemical process that…
A New Take on Treating Headaches: Can Photobiomodulation Therapy Help?
Contributed by Mark Callanen, PT, DPT, OCS Treating headaches (HA) can be challenging, and they make up a sizable portion…
Laser Therapy FAQ 2 – How Should You Introduce the Topic of Laser Therapy to Patients?
Contributed by Mark Callanen, PT, DPT, OCS Most health care providers do not like addressing the topic of money with…
Treating Our Industrial Athletes – The Role of Laser Therapy in Injury Prevention, Management, and Workers Compensation Cost Savings
The State of Workers Compensation Workers compensation is a major expense for manufacturing companies and in environments where physical labor…