by Andrew Armitage, BSc (Hons) BVM&S MRCVS, and Emily Ashdown, RVN, A Dip Phys, CSMCert, Cert Hydro, ISFMCert, MRAMP, AHPR, MIRVAP
The field of laser and regenerative medicine technologies in veterinary practice is expanding rapidly, but so are the claims surrounding them.
Andrew Armitage, BSc (Hons) BVM&S MRCVS and Emily Ashdown, RVN, A Dip Phys, CSMCert, Cert Hydro, ISFMCert, MRAMP, AHPR, MIRVAP, show you a critical, science-focused look at the technologies shaping modern rehabilitation and pain management.
First, Emily provides an in-depth exploration of the evidence supporting laser therapy as a therapeutic technology. She shares published studies, treatment parameters that optimise clinical outcomes, and common clinical applications for photobiomodulation (PBM).
Dr. Armitage then shares an evidence-based evaluation of platelet-rich plasma (PRP). He reviews the mechanisms of action of PRP, research supporting its efficacy, the importance of species-specifically validated processing systems, and case studies.
Learning Objectives
The current evidence supporting therapeutic laser in veterinary medicine
Key technical variables that influence clinical outcomes
How regenerative therapies are positioned within today’s research landscape
Common marketing claims—and what the data actually supports
Practical considerations when integrating advanced technologies into practice