Photobiomodulation: The Secret Weapon to Speed Healing and Recovery at a Cellular Level
August 31, 2021
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As a parent of a child with a neurodevelopmental disorder, I was often overwhelmed by the options for therapies, tests and protocols that we should consider. It can be unnerving and have us question which path we should take for our child. Part of the process of determining the right path is being educated on these options. Having trusted practitioners to explain these therapies is crucial to our understanding of what to do next.
Photobiomodulation–low level laser therapy is one of the options to consider (and definitely one of my favorites) but it often brings up concerns about safety and questions about how it can truly help with brain function. This is why I reached out to Dr. Brandon Crawford to interview him for the Autism, ADHD and Sensory Processing Disorder Summit. Dr. Crawford is an expert in the field and is able to explain the use of Low Level Lasers in neurodevelopmental disorders and how this might be a good fit for your child too.
I decided I wanted to share this interview from the summit with the My Child Will Thrive Podcast listeners which is why I’ve released the full interview from the summit on the podcast this week, too.
If you’d like to learn more about the summit and sign up for complimentary access to all the interviews, head over to mychildwillthrive.com/summit.
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- What is photobiomodulation?
- How photobiomodulation enhances cellular function
- If Low Level Laser (LLL) is safe for your child and where is it contraindicated
- How Dr. Crawford uses LLL to enhance neurorehabilitation with children with neurodevelopmental disorders
- What kinds of questions parents should be asking practitioners when they are looking for someone using LLL to work with their child
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Show Notes
- What Photobiomodulation is and why it’s important? (7:16)
- How we know that photobiomodulation is safe. (9:47)
- Why the stimulation with the light actually plays a role in the generation of ATP. (11:58)
- The different types of lasers in laser therapy and how they are used. (17:21)
- How laser therapy is used for children with neurodevelopmental disorders specifically. (22:35)
- Lasers as a probiotic? (25:17)
- How Dr. Crawford uses lasers in his practice with children. (27:47)
- How do children usually respond to laser therapy? (32:12)
- The difference between the lasers that Dr. Crawford uses and why he promotes those to his clients. (38:36)
- How to find Dr. Crawford or other practitioners who work with Low Level Lasers. (46:28)
Resources and Links
The Austin Center for Developing Minds
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More about Dr. Brandon Crawford
Dr. Brandon Crawford is currently licensed to practice Chiropractic in the USA in the state of Texas and in Dubai Healthcare City in the UAE. Dr. Crawford maintains a very active practice in Austin,TX at the clinic he founded, The Austin Center for Developing Minds, where he sees various types of patients seeking to restore their health.
A large part of Dr. Crawford’s practice is focused on helping families who seek help for neurodevelopmental disorders like Autism, ADHD, Tourette’s, OCD and similar issues. His practice also sees a large amount of chronic pain and other neurological conditions like traumatic brain injury and anoxic brain injury.
Dr. Crawford is considered an expert in the field of photobiomodulation and lectures around the world discussing research and practical application of light and laser therapy on the brain and body to improve health. Dr. Crawford has Co-founded NeuroSolutions; a company that designs protocols and distributes therapy lasers to clinicians and teaches them on proper use and implementation of the laser. Dr. Crawford also serves on the medical advisory board for SNA Technologies, maker of the Neurosage software.
He lectures regularly in many different settings. Some more notable platforms are the Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders (CND) lecture series that Dr.Robert Melillo has created. Dr. Crawford’s role revolves around laser use in the CND lecture series. He is also co-founder and lectures for Brain Chat Lectures LLC.
He has been asked to speak at the International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehab, Life University, and Parker University. Recently, Brandon has launched his own seminar series for the general public called Balanced. This series focuses on the use of functional neurology, laser therapy, and holistic healing strategies to maintain health and wellness.
Brandon’s own life has been positively affected by the application of functional neurology and laser therapy. Both himself and his son have suffered from Tourette’s and it was the application of these strategies that brought relief. Brandon is married and has two sons. His interests include various sports, the outdoors, traveling, teaching and helping his patients optimize their health.