The Research Rundown (Ep. 6): The Science Behind Red Light Therapy with Joe Rauch (Phillies) and Jacob Newburn (Rangers)

The Research Rundown continues with Episode 6, where host Joe Rauch (Philadelphia Phillies) sits down with Jacob Newburn (Texas Rangers) to unpack one of the hottest trends on the training room floor: red light therapy. From wearable clothing, and infrared saunas, red and near-infrared light have exploded into the recovery space — but what's actually happening at the cellular level? Drawing on his co-authored research for PBATS, Newburn breaks down the wavelengths that matter, how photobiomodulation actually works, what the data shows on pain, inflammation, and DOMS, and how athletic trainers can separate credible products from the noise. For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.