Laser 221

Course overview

Hour 1: The Electromagnetic Spectrum (Basic Sciences) *Explore the basics of both visible and invisible "light". *Compare the concepts of Power versus Energy. *Explain the basic flow of electrons through the ETC. *Discuss the basics of the ETC in the Mitochondria, ATP production, increase ROS and systemic disease caused by stalling. Examples Osteoarthritis, Alzheimer, effects on BBB, Autism and other neurodegenerative diseases. Hour 2: The Role of Dysfunctional Mitochondria in Disease Processes (Basic Sciences) *Assess factors which negatively the electron transport chain (Pharma/ OTC NSAID/genetics). *Discuss the role of mitochondria dysfunction in common disease processes. *Propose treatment options for restoring proper mitochondria function. *Summarize the role light in stimulating Complex 1-4 in the ETC. *Integrate low level laser wavelength, frequency, energy, depth of penetration as it relates to human Physiology. Hour 3: Indications for Low Level Laser *Evaluate the efficacy of LLL in the treatment of common musculoskeletal injures and post operative pain. *Explore the physiological basis for pain and its related pathway. *Discuss the Arndt Schults Law and its role in comparing and contrasting Class 2 lasers to Class 3 & 4 lasers. *Analyze case studies using the application of low-level laser by wavelength, disease, and injury type. Hour 4: Soft Tissue Technique *Review anatomy for optimal soft tissue and skeletal manipulation. *Demonstrate the inverse relationship between range of motion and pain. *Integrate laser therapy to manipulate the physiology of the Human body, Chiropractic Manipulation & Manual Therapy Techniques to increase functional mobility (ROM) and facilitate pain reduction.