Is red light therapy the future of healing? We will review how photobiomodulation can help manage pain for arthritis, tendinopathy, and nerve pain. We’ll discuss the science, benefits, and effectiveness of these innovative treatments. We’ll also review the differences between professional laser treatments and at-home LED devices.
Example home devices:
Face and body: https://joovv.com/products/joovv-go-2-0
Full body: https://joovv.com/products/joovv-solo…
References: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti…
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31662…
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29890…
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32770…
► Things my patients have found helpful: Please note that I get a lot of requests and questions about what equipment is ‘best’ for treating a variety of conditions. The following is not meant to be an exhaustive or definitive list. Please use it as a starting point. If you have questions, please discuss them with your healthcare provider. With that said, I have tried several of the products below, but not all. I have included some based on positive feedback from many of my patients. As an Amazon Associate, Dr Peng earns from qualifying purchases. If you purchase any product using the affiliate links below, you are helping Dr Peng maintain this channel.
Supplements
The following are Thorne supplements, which are NSF-certified. NSF independently assesses products without being affiliated with the companies that produce them. Not only do they certify that what’s on the label is in the bottle, but they also do toxicology reviews to certify product formulation and contaminant reviews to ensure the product contains no undeclared ingredients or unacceptable levels of contaminants
Boswellia Extract: https://amzn.to/3L00rYn
Turmeric & Curcumin: https://amzn.to/47NacD9
Glucosamine & Chondroitin: https://amzn.to/44AVoow
Creatine Monohydrate: https://amzn.to/45JW9wq
Omega 3 and 6: https://amzn.to/45LTBh7
Vitamin D 5000: https://amzn.to/47T8MHs
Vitamin B complex: https://amzn.to/3L0Bdcm
Magnesium Citrate/Malate: https://amzn.to/3snHuZc
Magnesium Glycinate: https://amzn.to/45EZVYa
Soft Tissue & Rehab
Theragun: https://amzn.to/4363zJG
Massage ball: https://amzn.to/40BUC9f
Foam roller: https://amzn.to/4324E5c
Stretching strap: https://amzn.to/3U9a2iQ
TENS unit: https://amzn.to/3mcCqnI
Heating pad: https://amzn.to/49AhriE
Heating patch: https://amzn.to/47fkiMy
Resistance bands: https://amzn.to/3nFyb4C
Braces & Supports
Hinged knee brace: https://amzn.to/3U6oyrH
Neoprene knee sleeve: https://amzn.to/3Zzhsgt
Volar wrist brace: https://amzn.to/3KawW55
Thumb spica brace: https://amzn.to/3nHj9vl
Ankle lace-up brace: https://amzn.to/3m6iR0u
Tennis/Golfer’s elbow brace: https://amzn.to/3ZEGgE1
Superfeet orthotic inserts: https://amzn.to/436tRf5
Recommended Textbooks & Resources
The Trigger Point Manual: https://amzn.to/4340cTt
Trigger Point Wall Charts: https://amzn.to/47SjGft
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► ABOUT ME Jeffrey Peng MD is a nonoperative orthopedist and sports medicine specialist. He focuses on maximizing non-surgical treatments for sports injuries and orthopedic conditions. He specializes in using orthobiologics and ultrasound-guided minimally invasive techniques to treat osteoarthritis, tendinopathies, and musculoskeletal disorders.
Dr. Peng is board-certified in sports medicine and family medicine. He completed his residency with the Stanford Family Medicine residency program and his sports medicine training with the Stanford Primary Care Sports Medicine fellowship in San Jose. He is an active faculty member for both programs and is excited about training the next generation of physicians.
Dr. Peng’s sports medicine clinic is located in Campbell, California. Twitter: @JeffreyPengMD; / jeffreypengmd Website: https://www.jeffreypengmd.com/ ► Disclaimer: My content reflects my own opinion and does not represent the views or opinions of my employers or hospital systems I am affiliated with. They are meant for educational purposes only. They do not substitute for the medical advice of a physician. Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding your health.