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title: "Evidence Review: Veterinary Stem Cells, Laser Therapy, and PRP"
description: Explore the evidence behind veterinary stem cell, PRP and laser therapy, including how the modalities benefit chronic musculoskeletal conditions in dogs.
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# [Evidence Review: Veterinary Stem Cells, Laser Therapy, and PRP](https://companionanimalhealth.com/webinars/evidence-review-stem-laser-prp)

 Written by [Companion Webinars](https://companionanimalhealth.com/webinars/author/awebinars) | Apr 22, 2024 10:36:48 PM

by Andrew Armitage, BSc (Hons) BVM&S MRCVS

 

1. This webinar reviews the evidence behind the use of stem cells, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and photobiomodulation (laser therapy) in veterinary medicine. Dr. Andrew Armitage covers the science behind these therapies and review a recent publication on their use in chronic musculoskeletal conditions unresponsive to other conventional treatments in dogs. 
   
   **Learning Objectives**
   
     - Components of stem cell therapy and platelet-rich plasma 
     - A basic review of how photobiomodulation works on a physiologic level  
     - How stem cells, PRP, and photobiomodulation may be beneficial for many chronic conditions including osteoarthritis, disc disease, soft tissue injuries, and other degenerative disorders  
     - The results of a recent study published on the use of this multimodal approach in 245 canine patients 
     - An overview of how and when to incorporate these modalities into a treatment plan for the veterinary patient 
   
   [Download Dr. Armitage's slides here](https://share.hsforms.com/1i-IWaDi-QfuSpsRvZw3gcA430dd)
   
   [Access a copy of Dr. Armitage's efficacy of autologous mesenchymal stromal cell treatment for chronic degenerative musculoskeletal conditions in dogs study here](https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2022.1014687/full)

 

Please note that the original speaker will not be available to answer questions submitted for on-demand webinars. [Our medical team](mailto:medicalassistance@companiontherapy.com) will answer any questions to the best of their availability, but this may not be possible depending on the question submitted.

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