Assistant Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy & Surgery University of Southern California University of Southern California Sierra Madre, CA
Emerging technology focused on harnessing the power of sound, light, energy, and pressure to promote healing in chronic wounds is growing. This session will provide the attendee with a better understanding of the mechanism of action of these new technologies and how to incorporate them into a daily wound care practice. Topics that may be included: Ultrasound, Electric stim, phototherapy and negative pressure wound therapy, Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF), High volt electrical stimulation, Extracorporeal shock wave, Vibration therapy, Ultraviolet -C, Photobiomodulation.