Red light therapy in Chatsworth, as part of your physical therapy plan
Red light is one tool inside your physical therapy plan, applied by Dr. Ed himself. It is not a wellness lounge session.
What red light therapy is, and what it is not
Red light therapy puts low-level light on the treated area. Researchers call this kind of treatment photobiomodulation, and many studies use the name low-level laser therapy.
The research is mixed. A 2017 review in the European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine pooled earlier studies and found that adults with muscle and joint problems had lower pain on average with low-level laser therapy than in comparison groups. Results differed widely from study to study.
A 2018 assessment by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries rated the overall quality of the evidence as low or very low and called the results on whether it works highly inconsistent. It saw a small short-term difference from placebo for some conditions, and said it was uncertain whether that difference is meaningful for patients. Long-term data were lacking, and wavelength, dose, session length and number of sessions varied widely between studies.
Here, red light is added to hands-on treatment and exercise, not used in place of them. It is one tool inside a plan, never the whole plan.
How Dr. Ed uses it
Dr. Ed applies red light to the treated area, usually after manual therapy, for about 10 minutes as part of the visit. It is not a separate treatment and is not sold on its own. It is best avoided on skin with eczema or an infection. His device is a KOZE LED unit (KOZE lists 660 and 850 nanometers, red and near-infrared, for its panels), not a laser, so read the studies above as a guide to the field rather than a promise about this device.
Where red light fits in a plan
Dr. Ed adds red light to the plan for these problems. The linked pages explain the rest of the treatment.
- Recovery after ACL and shoulder repairs: more on Pre and post-op physical therapy
- Tendon pain
- Back pain: more on back pain therapy
- Knee pain: more on knee pain
"Have been doing PT with Edward since May and can firmly say would not have healed as quickly as I did without his guidance and help. He not only helped me with specific targeted exercises for my partial shoulder tear but also reinforced the healing with red light therapy and stimulation to not only improve muscle recovery but also help my general recovery! One on one treatment with great results and great company!"
Insurance and referrals
Red light is part of a physical therapy visit and included in its price. It is not offered on its own.
- No referral needed to start
- California law lets you see a physical therapist without a referral for up to 12 visits or 45 days, whichever comes first. After that, we need a referral from your doctor to continue. Medicare patients need a referral from the start.
- Insurance
- We accept Medicare and personal injury liens. If you have PPO insurance, we provide a superbill, an itemized receipt you send to your insurer for reimbursement. Direct-pay patients are welcome.
- Visits
- Visits run about 60 minutes, depending on what you need, and every one is one-on-one with Dr. Ed.
Details and what to bring are on the insurance and cost page.
Questions about red light therapy
Is red light therapy the same as a tanning bed or a spa session?
No. Red light therapy is low-level light on the treated area, with no UV. Dr. Ed applies it as part of treatment.
Does it hurt?
No. Most people feel mild warmth. Tell Dr. Ed if anything feels uncomfortable.
How many sessions?
Red light rides along with your visits, though not every visit: Dr. Ed decides from your results, your medical history and your condition. He does not quote a number of visits up front.
Can I come just for red light?
No. Red light is only offered as part of a physical therapy visit.
Book your evaluation
Tell Dr. Ed what hurts and when you are free. He will confirm your time by phone or email, usually the same day.
Prefer to talk? Call (818) 749-3205Dr. Ed answers his own phone.
19851 Nordhoff Place, Unit 105 (Suite C), Chatsworth, CA 91311
Mon to Sat 10am to 8pm, Sun closed. Free parking in the lot in front, no gate code, street parking available.
Book by phone
Call (818) 749-3205Mon to Sat 10am to 8pm, Sun closed
The online booking form opens here soon. Until then, call or email chatsworthpt@gmail.com and we confirm your time, usually the same day.
No payment is required to book.