Michelle Binkowski, DC discusses her latest course Laser 220 – A comprehensive overview of the use of light lasers in the clinic, including their principles, applications, safety considerations, and recent advancements
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This 3-hour audiovisual course is presented by Michelle Binkowski, DC
Hour 1:
- Define the Basics of light: Properties of light, electromagnetic spectrum, visible light wavelengths.
- Describe Laser principles: Stimulated emission, different types of lasers, laser safety standards.
- Review the Tissue interaction with light: Absorption, scattering, penetration depth, photothermal and photochemical effects.
- Define Laser safety protocols and equipment
- Discuss Potential risks and adverse effects of laser therapy
- Describe Informed consent and patient education
- Describe Regulatory requirements for laser therapy
- Determine Ethical considerations for laser therapy
Hour 2:
- Clinically use a laser for conditions such as chronic pain and discuss the wavelength, time and other factors
- Clinically use a laser for various conditions seen by Chiropractic Doctors, with specifics to the wavelength, time and other factors
- Review clinical studies demonstrating the use of a laser for various conditions seen by Chiropractic Doctors
- Discuss protocols as discovered in the latest research for successful outcome cases of various conditions seen by Chiropractic Doctors
- Discuss clinical cases with aspects of pain management in acute pain
Hour 3:
- Review other potential applications for conditions Chiropractic Doctors may encounter
- Give examples of successful laser therapy protocols based on various conditions seen by Chiropractic Doctors
- Discuss clinical studies for the use of laser in various conditions seen by Chiropractic Doctors
- Identify clinical studies that provide empirical support for the user of laser therapy
- Clinical use of lasers in personal injury cases, efficacy, standard of care and application