Laser Therapy in Veterinary Medicine: Photobiomodulation (Hardcover, 2)

Biography x

Contributing Author List xii

Foreword xiv

Preface xv

Disclaimer xvi

Part I The History of Laser Therapy 1

1 A Brief History of Laser Therapy 3
Christopher J. Winkler

Part II The Theory and Science of Laser Therapy 7

2 Laser Physics in Veterinary Medicine 9
Bryan J. Stephens

3 Basic Principles of Photobiomodulation and Its Effects at the Cellular, Tissue, and System Levels 24
Juanita J. Anders and Ann K. Ketz

Part III Practical Applications of Laser Therapy 41

4 General Principles of Laser Therapy 43
Lisa A. Miller

5 Therapy Laser Safety 56
Christopher J. Winkler Copyrighted Material

Part IV Clinical Applications of Laser Therapy in Companion Animals 71

6 Laser Therapy and Pain Management 73
Michael C. Petty

7 Intra- and Postoperative Laser Therapy 81
Christopher J. Winkler

8 Wounds 93
David S. Bradley

9 Dermatological and Non-musculoskeletal Soft-Tissue Conditions 110
Christopher J. Winkler

10 Snakebites 124
Christopher J. Winkler

11 Musculoskeletal Disorders and Osteoarthritis 129
Lisa A. Miller and Joao C. Alves

12 Upper and Lower Respiratory Conditions 151
Michael C. Petty

13 Oral Conditions 163
Ashton B. Thompson

14 Abdominal Conditions 173
Richard L. Godine

15 Laser Therapy for Urinary Conditions 186
Lisa A. Miller

16 Neurological Conditions 193
Lisa A. Miller, Juanita J. Anders, and Ann K. Ketz

17 Laser Therapy for the Geriatric Patient 209
Erin O’Leary

18 Laser Therapy for Feline-Specific Conditions 219
Michael H. Jaffe

19 Laser Therapy in the Oncology Patient 233
Chelsea Tripp and Lisa A. Miller

20 Laser Therapy in Critical Care Patients 250
Michael H. Jaffe

Part V Clinical Applications of Laser Therapy in Canine Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine 259

21 Laser Therapy for the Canine Athlete: Performance Maintenance and Discipline-SpecificApplications 261
Deborah Gross Torraca

22 Laser Therapy for the Working Dog 276
Joao C. Alves

23 Laser Therapy in Postoperative and Injury Rehabilitation 287
Deborah Gross Torraca, David Levine, and Matthew W. Brunke

Part VI Clinical Applications of Laser Therapy in Exotic Animals 305

24 Photobiomodulation in Exotic Small Mammals 307
Jorg Mayer and Robert D. Ness

25 Laser Therapy for Birds 320
Robert D. Ness and Jorg Mayer

26 Laser Therapy in Reptiles 328
Jorg Mayer and Robert D. Ness

27 Laser Therapy for Aquatic Species 335
Micah C. Brodsky

28 Zoological Applications of Laser Therapy 351
Liza Dadone and Tara Harrison

Part VII Clinical Applications of Laser Therapy in Large Animal Practice 371

29 Fundamentals of Equine Laser Therapy 373
Ronald J. Riegel

30 Administering Laser Therapy to the Equine Patient 381
Ronald J. Riegel

31 Laserpuncture for the Equine Patient 410
Ronald J. Riegel

32 Laser Therapy for the Treatment of Equine Wounds 417
Ronald J. Riegel

33 Laser Therapy in Equine Rehabilitation 432
Steve Adair

34 Laser Therapy in Food-Animal Practice 438
Julie Gard Schnuelle

Part VIII Laser Therapy and Alternative and Regenerative Therapies 445

35 Laser Acupuncture 447
Ronald B. Koh

36 Laser Therapy in Veterinary Regenerative Medicine 458
Joao C. Alves

Part IX Integrating Laser Therapy into Veterinary Medicine and Complementary Technologies 471

37 Successful Implementation and Marketing of Laser Therapy 473
Diane J. Miller

38 The Role of the Veterinary Technician in Photobiomodulation Therapy 487
Renaud “Ren” Houyoux

39 Infrared Thermal Imaging and Laser Therapy 498
Ronald J. Riegel

Appendix A Glossary 515

Appendix B Certifying and Academic Laser Organizations 519

Index 521