From Spine to Brain: Laser Therapy in Neurologic Care

by João Alves, DVM, PhD, DECVSMR (Small Animals); EBVS
 

 

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From spinal cord injuries to cognitive dysfunction to behavior, transcranial laser therapy is evolving traditional options for veterinary photobiomodulation.  

Watch Dr. João Alves share the results of his newly published study that shows how transcranial PBM significantly improved behavioral traits (including anxiety, impulsivity, and resilience) in a population of 36 working dogs. 

You'll see why the potential implications for companion animals, including hospitalized dogs managing clinical stress and aging pets with cognitive dysfunction, are substantial.

This case-driven session will cover the neuroscience behind photobiomodulation, practical protocols for neurological conditions seen regularly in general practice, and what the emerging transcranial research means for how we think about behavior and cognition in dogs.

Learning Objectives

  • The mechanisms of PBM, especially in neurological tissue

  • Protocols for IVDD, degenerative myelopathy, and facial nerve paralysis

  • Transcranial applications and the science behind them

  • Diagnosis, recognition, and treatment options for cognitive dysfunction

  • What the latest research shows about behavior and welfare

 

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