S43A - The Evolution of Photobiomodulation (Laser) Therapy to Everyday Patient Care

Sunday, February 19, 2023

9:00 AM – 9:50 AM

Location: Mandalay Bay J, Level 2

Earn 1 CE Hours

Sponsored By

COMPANION ANIMAL HEALTH BY LITECURE

Presenter(s)

John C. Godbold, Jr., DVM

Owner, Senior Consultant
DIGATHERM, LLC
Ocala, FL, United States

Handouts

Moderator(s)

Briana Fraley, CVT

Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ, United States

The evolution of photobiomodulation therapy to mainstream patient care in veterinary medicine is a fascinating journey that started with the obscure observation that clipped hair grew back more quickly in mice irradiated with laser light. Now, 50 years later, we use photobiomodulation every day to reduce pain, modulate inflammation, and accelerate healing. Attendees will see how we got from “hair to here” and how laser therapy significantly improves patient care today.

Learning Objectives:

Know the historical and scientific basis for photobiomodulation therapy
Gain up to date information on important photobiomodulation therapy treatment parameters and how to use them to deliver treatments for successful outcomes
Understand how photobiomodulation is used every day to improve patient outcomes by reducing pain, modulating inflammation, and accelerating healing.