""I started sneaking them into the hospital," says Ozog, who works at Henry Ford Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Today, his son is walking and back in university. Ozog cannot prove that light therapy made a difference, but he thinks that it helped.""
"But what was at the margins of medicine just a few years ago is now edging towards the mainstream. Red-light devices are increasingly appearing in dermatology offices, wellness centres, locker rooms and homes."
"Experts warn that there is considerable hype about red-light therapy. But a growing body of legitimate science has been exploring the benefits for several conditions."
In 2021, dermatologist David Ozog's son suffered a massive stroke, leading to a search for treatment options. A colleague suggested red and near-infrared light therapy, which had shown promise in protecting neural tissue. Ozog ordered LED panels and used them in the hospital. His son recovered and returned to university, leading Ozog to believe in the therapy's benefits. Red-light therapy is becoming more mainstream, with a projected market growth surpassing $1 billion by 2030, despite warnings about hype and the need for further research.
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