Red Light Therapy for Concussions
Evidence-Based Protocols for Near-Infrared Light in Brain Injury Management
- Speaker:
- Mitch Hauschildt, MA, ATC, CSCS
- Duration:
- One Hour
- Product Code:
- LWC065738
- Brochure Code:
- PWZ95931
- Media Type:
- Live Webinar - Also available: Digital Seminar
Description
You have a concussion patient who isn’t recovering on your current protocol. They’re weeks out – maybe months – still symptomatic, still not cleared, and you’re running out of tools. Red and near-infrared light therapy may be the adjunct you haven’t fully considered yet.
Photobiomodulation (PBM) isn’t a wellness trend. It carries nearly a century of scientific development, and a rapidly growing body of peer-reviewed research now supports its use for traumatic brain injury – from acute concussions to post-concussion syndrome to chronic TBI. Published in JAMA Network Open, the Journal of Neurotrauma, and Radiology, among others, the evidence is reaching a level that clinicians can no longer afford to ignore.
What makes this moment particularly significant is a 2026 landmark study showing that consistent PBM use throughout a collegiate football season measurably reduced neuroinflammation from repetitive head acceleration events – the first evidence that light therapy can work prophylactically, not just as a recovery tool. For those of us managing athletes in contact sports, this changes the conversation entirely.
In this one-hour course, athletic trainer and sports medicine specialist Mitch Hauschildt, MA, ATC, CSCS translates the science into clinical practice. You’ll learn exactly how red and near-infrared light interacts with brain tissue at the cellular level – targeting mitochondrial function, reducing neuroinflammation, improving cerebral blood flow, and managing oxidative stress – and how to apply that understanding to real patient scenarios across the concussion spectrum.
This is not a course that will leave you with vague possibilities. You’ll walk away with specific wavelength targets, evidence-based dosing parameters, device considerations, safety screening criteria, and a framework for integrating light therapy into your existing concussion protocols – whether you’re in a Division I athletic training room, a physical therapy clinic, or a high school sports medicine setting.
Credit
Speaker
Mitch Hauschildt, MA, ATC, CSCS Related seminars and products
Mitch Hauschildt, MA, ATC, CSCS, serves as the prevention, rehab, and physical performance coordinator at Missouri State University, making him the leading expert on staff in the areas of injury prevention and rehabilitation.
At MSU, he utilizes his knowledge of performance enhancement and sports medicine to coordinate comprehensive healthcare programs for all 19 varsity sports. Mitch is founder and president of Maximum Training Solutions, LLC, a full-service sports medicine consultancy that he created to help coaches, trainers, therapists, and other health professionals and athletes to reach their full potential in their athletic related endeavors.
Over the years, Mitch has consulted with a variety of clients including universities, private therapy clinics, large market health systems, personal training studios, and high schools. Mitch has personally worked with thousands of athletes throughout his career. His clients have won world series rings, played in the NFL, NBA and MLS, and competed in the Olympics, but most importantly, they have achieved great personal success in local competitive events and leagues. Mitch is a noted speaker on both a regional and national level and has been published multiple times in professional journals and websites. He has developed a special interest in red light therapy and its ability to impact the health and wellbeing of all of his clients.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Mitch Hauschildt is the founder of Maximum Training Solutions, LLC. He has employment relationships with Missouri State University, Fringe Heals, and Fitness Anywhere, Inc. Mitch Hauschildt receives a speaking honorarium from Master Dry Needling and a speaking honorarium/consultant fee from RockTape. He receives a speaking honorarium, recording royalties, and a consultant fee from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Mitch Hauschildt serves as an advisory board member for Evergreen Certifications. He is a member of the National Athletic Trainer's Association.
Additional Info
Access Period for Live WebcastYou will have access for 90 days after the program for review. For live CE credit, you must watch the live webcast in its entirety at its scheduled time and complete the CE quiz and evaluation within one week. Please note that this requirement may vary by credit type. Please see detailed credit information for specific requirements for each credit type.
Webcast Schedule
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Objectives
- Identify the basic science behind red light therapy and how light interacts with brain cells to support overall brain health.
- Identify key features of concussion red light therapy, including common wavelengths, and general intensity ranges for therapy.
- Define how red light therapy may benefit concussion patients, both acute and chronic.
- Examine important safety considerations and contraindications for LED red light therapy use.
Outline
The Problem and the Science
- Why current protocols still leave patients behind – and what’s happening inside the brain that light therapy directly addresses. Covers key concussion pathophysiology, the basics of photobiomodulation, and how red and near-infrared light reaches brain tissue
How Light Heals the Brain
- The five core mechanisms of RLT – ATP synthesis, blood flow, inflammation, oxidative stress, and angiogenesis – plus device comparison, delivery pathways, and evidence-based dosing parameters
Treating Across the Concussion Spectrum
- Practical application for acute concussion, post-concussion syndrome, chronic TBI, and the emerging use of RLT as a prophylactic tool for contact sport athletes
Putting It Into Practice
- Integrating RLT into your existing protocol, contraindication screening, at-home patient guidance, and real case reports
Target Audience
- PPT
- PTA
- AT
- DC
- RN
- NP
- PA
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