Contributed by Mark Callanen, PT, DPT, OCS
Unlike in the movie Spinal Tap, where having an amplifier that “goes to 11” doesn’t mean it’s actually going to be louder than any other amplifier, having a laser with higher power will enable you to do things a much lower power laser will not. Looking into a Class [...]
[ October 24, 2017; ] Tuesday, October 24, 2017
1:00PM – 2:00PM EDT
There is currently a lot of discussion in rehab circles surrounding the efficacy and therapeutic potential of light-based modalities. From professional sports teams to private practices, these technologies are starting to be used on a daily basis to treat injured tissue. Light-based therapy used to treat pain and inflammation can be delivered by both lasers [...]
[ July 26, 2017; ] Wednesday, July 26, 2017
1:00PM – 2:00PM EDT
Contributed by Mark Callanen, PT, DPT, OCS
Photobiomodulation therapy (also known as laser therapy) is a nonthermal, photochemical process that results in beneficial therapeutic outcomes, including the alleviation of pain and inflammation, immunomodulation, and promotion of wound healing and tissue regeneration. It also promotes muscle relaxation and increased local circulation. While this sounds similar to the [...]
Contributed by Mark Callanen, PT, DPT, OCS
Treating headaches (HA) can be challenging, and they make up a sizable portion of many practices. Head pain is the 5th leading cause of visits to emergency departments in the U.S. and accounted for 1.2% of all outpatient visits.1 With approximately 300 classifications of different types of HA2, learning [...]
[ June 20, 2017; ] Tuesday, June 20, 2017, 1:00PM EDT
Contributed by Mark Callanen, PT, DPT, OCS
Most health care providers do not like addressing the topic of money with patients, especially when it is related to the services they are providing. That being said, the topic of value with regard to a patient’s healthcare dollar is becoming more and more relevant as deductibles and co-pays [...]
Newark, DE – May 31, 2017 – Leading laser therapy manufacturer, LightForce® Therapy Lasers, expands therapeutic reach by partnering with successful physical therapy franchise, FYZICAL®, as exclusive laser therapy partner.
Recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as the 2017 Top New Franchise and Fastest Growing Franchise, FYZICAL is primed to have a huge impact on the physical therapy [...]
The State of Workers Compensation
Workers compensation is a major expense for manufacturing companies and in environments where physical labor is prevalent. The skilled workers performing these tasks are often referred to as “Industrial Athletes”. They experience many injuries similar to those in professional athletics due to the demanding physical environment and repetitive nature of physical [...]
Newark, DE, May 24, 2017 – LightForce® Therapy Lasers, the leading US-based manufacturer of deep tissue therapeutic lasers, has elevated laser technology to the next level with the introduction of their new “i-Series” of products. Featuring proprietary “influence® Technology”, the i-Series of therapeutic lasers harnesses a combination of software and hardware advances, designed to accelerate [...]
Contributed by Mark Callanen, PT, DPT, OCS and Perry Nickelston DC, NKT, FMS, SFMA
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitating joint condition that effects more than 27 million individuals in the United States.1 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 80% of patients with OA have some limitation of mobility, while 25% are unable [...]
[ May 26, 2017; ] Friday, May 26, 2017, 1:00PM EDT
Contributed by Mark Callanen, PT, DPT, OCS
Unfortunately, the manual therapy world often draws lines in the sand when it comes to treatment approaches. Clinicians tend to define themselves with a particular manual therapy approach and generally don’t give much thought to how a modality might shape their practice. However, best practice usually involves combining various [...]
Contributed by Mark Callanen, PT, DPT, OCS
While it is true that most insurances are not reimbursing for laser therapy currently, the good news is that progress is being made. In 2016, a HCPCS II code (S8948) was developed which is a specific timed code that can be used to bill for low-level laser therapy (LLLT). [...]
