Mitch Hauschildt is the Director of Sports Medicine at Fringe and the Prevention, Rehab, and Physical Performance Coordinator at Missouri State University. With 18+ years overseeing rehab and injury prevention across 21 sports at MSU, Mitch has trained with elite athletes from the NFL, NBA, MLS, and Olympics. He's also the founder of Maximum Training Solutions and a national educator for RockTape.
Light therapy may just seem like the latest trend in sports medicine, but the use of light as a recovery and wellness tool dates back thousands, of years. Humans have always relied on sunlight for energy and health benefits, even if we didn’t fully understand its impact.
Each year, more than 1.5 million Americans sustain a TBI, with athletes representing a significant portion of these cases. Understanding the underlying pathophysiology and emerging interventions is essential for those guiding return-to-play decisions and long-term brain health strategies.
Recent research has put into question the use of ice for treating acute injuries. Cold therapy can be a good pain reliever, but it may come at the cost of tissue healing. Alternatively, Red Light Therapy, also known as Photobiomodulation (PBM), offers a more evidence-based alternative for acute injuries to improve pain management and enhance healing.
