Companion Webinars

Veterinary Laser Therapy: From Skeptic to Advocate

Written by Companion Webinars | Apr 17, 2024 5:45:44 PM
by Michael Petty, DVM
 
  1. Dr. Petty discusses his journey from being skeptical of laser therapy to becoming an advocate for its efficacy in pain management

    This webinar details the science and evolution in dosing of photobiomodulation (PBM) and principles of how dosing this non-invasive modality is critical to seeing consistent results in clinical practice. 

    Dr. Petty will discuss potential reasons for historical treatment failure and his own professional experience with PBM before showing examples of clinical dosing evolution that can be applied to your own veterinary practice when using this modality. 

    Attendees will gain an understanding of the principles of dosing laser therapy, learn how underdosing can lead to poor or inconsistent clinical responses, see examples of recent publications utilizing PBM, and learn practical techniques for achieving success. 

    Learning Objectives

    1. The effects of laser therapy on conditions like osteoarthritis, myofascial pain syndrome, IVDD, and respiratory diseases
      Dr. Petty's experience in using laser therapy as a targeted and early treatment option for optimal patient outcomes
      The benefits of combining laser therapy with other modalities for comprehensive pain management
      How to integrate laser therapy into your workflow and turn your technicians into advocates
      Overall takeaways for how laser therapy improves the quality of life for patients and slows disease progression
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    Click here to download Dr. Petty's notes

 
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