Shining A Light On Laser Therapy In Australia

by Lisa Miller, DVM

Journalist Jai Humel and The Veterinarian discusses the state of the Australian veterinary market with Dr. Lisa Miller, Companion Animal Health's VP of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, in this new interview.

Dr. Miller recently spent two weeks in Australia speaking with veterinarians from all across the country about utilizing class IV laser therapy in first-opinion practice and shares her takeaways with Ms. Humel. Attendees will learn about light parameters and photobiomodulation (PBM) efficacy, the importance of adjusting the dosimetry, the differences in dosimetry between deep and superficial tissues, and more.

Learning Objectives

  • How photobiomodulation (laser therapy) works at the cellular level
  • Common uses for PBM in First Opinion (not just for Physiotherapists)
  • Mode of action of PBM
  • Using PBM under a multimodal approach with other therapies
  • Importance of training and proper technique
  • Why dosing protocols and frequency of treatment are important
  • When to start a patient on PBMT
  • Use of PBMT in Degenerative Myelopathy cases
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Please note that the original speaker will not be available to answer questions submitted for on-demand webinars. Our medical team will answer any questions to the best of their availability, but this may not be possible depending on the question submitted.