Exploring Red Light Therapy with Kineon CEO Forrest Smith | Building a Fighter Podcast

In this episode of the Building a Fighter Podcast, Dr. Austin Schoen sits down with Forrest Smith, CEO of Kineon, to delve deep into the world of red light therapy. They discuss Forrest's background in sports and technology, the science behind red light and near-infrared (NIR) therapy, and the innovative Kineon Move Plus device. They also explore practical applications of red light therapy for injury recovery, sports performance, systemic health benefits, and potential future technologies such as a transcranial device for brain health. Whether you're an athlete, clinician, or someone interested in biohacking, this episode offers valuable insights into cutting-edge health technologies.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:02 Forrest Smith's Background and Journey
01:58 Mission and Technology of Kineon
04:48 Understanding Red Light Therapy
06:57 Clinical Applications and Benefits
09:07 Quality Control and Testing
10:25 Challenges in Pain Measurement
12:02 Deep Dive into Wavelengths and Effects
18:48 Transcranial Device and Brain Health
25:17 Objective Measures and Future Innovations
33:29 Exploring Red Light Therapy Benefits
34:20 Remote Photobiomodulation and Fertility
37:43 Endometriosis and Female Health
41:32 Comparing Red Light Panels and Move Plus
46:34 Red Light Therapy for Athletes
50:28 Practical Applications and Future Research
55:04 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

If you're looking to get in touch with Forrest, head to @kineon_labs on Instagram or shoot him an email at Forrest@kineon.io

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