Innovators of Health Dr. Steve Derrington Talks Sports Medicine, Photobiomodulation, and Regenerative Care Beyond Surgery
In this episode of Innovators of Health, Dr. Steve Derrington traces his path from conventional orthopedics to a patient-first regenerative model. He explains where photobiomodulation (red/near-infrared light) fits alongside orthobiologics to reduce pain, speed recovery, and keep athletes—and active patients—moving without defaulting to surgery or steroids. Through practical case examples and clinic-to-home protocols, Dr. Derrington shows how to empower patients with clear options, measurable outcomes, and safer adjuncts that scale inside busy sports-medicine workflows.
Streamlined Takeaways (with emojis)
- 🏃 Beyond the scalpel: PBM + orthobiologics offer non-surgical paths for sport and daily life.
- 🔴 Energy for healing: Red/NIR light supports tissue recovery and pain control when dosed well.
- 🧰 Stacked protocols: Layer PBM with rehab and biologics to amplify results.
- 🧑⚕️ Empower the patient: Teach options, set expectations, and track simple metrics.
- 🏠 Clinic → home: Short, repeatable at-home PBM boosts adherence and durability.
- 🧠 Open mindset: Evaluate new modalities with evidence, safety, and workflow fit.
- 🤝 Team approach: Community, coaching, and consistent follow-up drive long-term wins.
This podcast is hosted by Jaydev Karande and Dr. Rahul Desai with Redvive.
Learn more about red-light therapy and photobiomodulation at Redvivehealth.org
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