362 | What is Cold Laser Treatment and When is it beneficial?

The Optimal Body

In this episode, DocJen and Dr. Dom delve into cold laser treatment and how it affects the body physiologically. They dive into the latest proposed mechanisms and the research behind their efficacy, exploring when cold laser treatment is best used and for what scenario. In doing so, they discuss how placebo interventions play a role! Let's dive in!

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What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl:

3:50 - The birth story of cold laser therapy.

8:30 - Research review on high intensity laser therapy.

12:55 - What is the mechanism behind cold laser therapy?

17:00 - The effect of placebo.

20:30 - Where is cold laser therapy most beneficial?

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For the full show notes, visit the full website at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/362⁠

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