Low Level Laser Therapy

Course overview

This course will provide the participant with an overview of the use of laser in rehabilitation. The presentation will discuss the characteristics of laser energy with an emphasis on the manipulation of treatment parameters associated with dosing therapeutic laser. A research based perspective on dosing laser to treat soft tissue injuries, trigger points, and neuralgia will be discussed. The physiologic effects, indications and contraindications to Laser Therapy will be reviewed. Upon completion of this seminar the participant will be able to appropriately choose the power (mW), wavelength (nm), pulse frequency (Hz), energy density (J/cm2), and treatment duration (min) to deliver therapeutic laser in clinical practice.