Seminar Objectives

Through science-based lectures and hands-on demonstrations given by experts and practitioners in the field, participants will:

• Learn basic concepts of laser physics including: wavelength, dose, bandwidth, coherence, power density, frequency, and polarization

• Gain overview of primary and secondary mechanisms as a theoretical background for laser therapy and how that translates to treatment parameters and clinical application

• Enhance clinical practice of laser therapy through discussions and demonstrations relating to optimal dosage, choice of laser type, wavelength, treatment time, etc.

• Become aware of false claims made in laser therapy marketing and understand how to differentiate them from quality laser therapy instruments.

Seminar Agenda

Saturday

08.30   Registration

09.00   Welcome, Overview, Introduction                         T. Hode

09.30   Basic Laser Physics & Laser safety                         T. Hode

10.00   Mechanisms of Laser Therapy                                T. Hode

11.00   Dose, Time & Power Density                                 T. Hode

12.00   Lunch (not included)                       

13.00   Treatment procedures, step-by-step                      T. Hode

13.30   Special Protocol: Wound healing                           T. Hode

14.30   Doctor’s experience: Women’s health                    A. Behling

15.30   Practical application, Q&A                                     All instructors

17.00   End of day

Sunday

09.00   Practical treatment of specific indications:                        All instructors

Tendinopathies                                                        

Osteoarthritis                                                                       

            Myofascial pains

            Herpes/Shingles                                                       

            Circulation issues, Lymphedema, etc                   

            Acute musculoskeletal injuries / sports injuries   

            Other indications / Open discussion / Q&A

12.00   Lunch (not included)

13.00   Characteristics of a good laser instrument             P. Jenkins

14.00   Best Practices, Staff Education, Billing, etc.          J. Berka/J. Mai

14.30   Doctor’s experience: General practice                  J. Berka

15.30   Practical application, Q&A                                  All instructors

17.00   End of seminar