Laser 202

Course overview

Review inflammation, fibrosis, blood flow, mitochondria, ATP, oxidative stress, and DNA as it relates to the physiology of Laser Therapy Integrate mechanical integrity in gravity, weight, load, levers, posture, mechanoreception, mechanotransduction, mechanobiology as it relates to the use of Laser Therapy Explain the biphasic nature of laser photon therapy, wavelength, frequency, speed of light, fluence, penetration, secondary and primary physiological influences. Discuss the relationship between mitochondria, free radicals, ATP, cytochrome c oxidase enzyme, and laser photon therapy Justify the effects of different supplements and explain why they affect the musculoskeletal system as a specific conjunct to laser therapy Integrate a laser therapy protocol that considers trauma, degeneration Demonstrate a laser therapy protocol for chronic low back pain Support a laser therapy protocol for acute whiplash Apply a laser therapy protocol for remodeling and repair.