Shining a Light on Healing: The Essentials of Integrating Laser Therapy Into Veterinary Practice

A brief explanation of the physics behind laser therapy and how that applies to the laser classification system and indications for laser therapy. Frequency and duration as it relates to creating a laser protocol will be covered. This seminar will include how lasers work in the body, differentiating photochemical effects on the electron transport chain of the mitochondria vs photothermal effects causing vasodilation. The different wavelengths of lasers - Violet, Green, Red, and Infrared - will be covered. Instruction on specific musculoskeletal and dermal conditions will be shared. Case studies will illustrate responses to laser therapy in practice situations. 

• Basic Laser Physics including Wavelength, Electron Volt Potential, Photochemical lasers - The Electron Transport Chain in Mitochondria, Photothermal lasers - heat and vasodilation, Frequency, Dosage, and Duration, Laser Therapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions, Laser Therapy for Dermal Conditions, Case Studies