Optimizing Your Laser Therapy Application Technique: Canine Joints

The goal of applying laser therapy to any canine joint structure is to obtain a consistent and repeatable clinical result. Sara Granberg, DVM, CCRP, and Lauren Bueter, BS, RVT, CCRP, both owners of Michiana Animal Rehab Services, have utilized laser therapy in the treatment of their patients over many years. During this time, they have used several therapeutic lasers and learned to optimize different application techniques to achieve optimal results.

The first part of the course reviews the fundamental information required when using laser therapy: laser safety, patient evaluation, the difference between application techniques such as selecting an appropriate handpiece, administering on or off contact using a scanning or point-to-point technique, proper dosing considerations, and the frequency of administration.

Starting with the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine and then continuing with all of the joints of both the thoracic and pelvic limbs, the attendee will understand the importance of a diagnosis, appreciate how the anatomy surrounding these structures influences the ability of light to saturate all of the joint structures, be able to properly position the patient while being respectful of their comfort, know the benefits of different application techniques, how to treat all of the primary and compensatory anatomical structures, and the frequency of the therapy sessions to optimize results.

Each canine joint structure will be explained using medical illustrations and then demonstrated, using short videos, various application techniques. Different therapeutic laser equipment, including different handpieces, will be used on each anatomical area, so regardless of the laser equipment in your practice, the attendee will gain insight into maximizing its use.

The final portion of this course highlights the contraindications and false contraindications that should be considered when utilizing laser therapy. There is even a short video on how not to apply laser therapy to your patients.

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