Miscellaneous
This is Part 2 of a two-part LTI provider discussion, where we look at the latest research and commentaries on laser therapy for low back pain. The discussion is expanded to include discussion on medical research and what it can or cannot tell us about medicine in general. Why does the medical field demand more and more extensive research for a clearly safe intervention like laser therapy while commonly performing irreversible surgeries with almost no evidence for efficacy? Are there medical practices and procedures that happen every day, without the proper research to back them? Studies mentioned in this episodeAmerica performs far more CT and MRI scans than other countries. There’s ‘virtually no evidence’ that’s helpful, researchers say.A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Total Knee ReplacementThe Evidence Supporting Common Orthopedic Surgeries Is AWFULLumbar fusion versus nonoperative management for treatment of discogenic low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsThe Case for Being a Medical ConservativeThe Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic and Policy Responses on Excess Mortality Further Resources:Success with Laser Therapy Flowchart & Checklist InfographicCheck out these FREE Provider ResourcesLearn more about what we offer on the LTI websiteFind out how you can Customize your LTI experienceRelated Podcast for PatientsHealing at the Speed of Light