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 Welcome01:02 Forrest Smith's Background and Journey01:58 Mission and Technology of Kineon04:48 Understanding Red Light Therapy06:57 Clinical Applications and Benefits09:07 Quality Control and Testing10:25 Challenges in Pain Measurement12:02 Deep Dive into Wavelengths and Effects18:48 Transcranial Device and Brain Health25:17 Objective Measures and Future Innovations33:29 Exploring Red Light Therapy Benefits34:20 Remote Photobiomodulation and Fertility37:43 Endometriosis and Female Health41:32 Comparing Red Light Panels and Move Plus46:34 Red Light Therapy for Athletes50:28 Practical Applications and Future Research55:04 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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