Laser Therapy in Veterinary Medicine: Photobiomodulation, Second Edition is a fully revised and expanded text focusing on therapeutic lasers in veterinary practice. Emphasizing clinical applications for therapeutic lasers, the book is a comprehensive resource for all aspects of laser therapy in dogs, cats, horses, food animals, and exotics. The Second Edition has been updated throughout to reflect advances and new information, with expanded coverage on dosing and new information on the use of photobiomodulation in oncology and urinary conditions.
The book begins with introductory chapters on the history, theory, science, and safe use of laser therapy, with the majority of the book devoted to practical applications. The Second Edition: - Offers a comprehensive reference to all aspects of using therapeutic lasers in veterinary practice - Emphasizes the clinical applications of laser therapy, with procedures and strategies for the clinical setting - Covers laser use in dogs, cats, horses, food animals, and exotic species - Fully updated throughout to reflect advances in the field, with new information on digital thermal imaging, uses in oncology, and dosing revisions - Features clinical photographs, radiographs, line drawings, and graphs to support the text
Laser Therapy in Veterinary Medicine is an essential resource for veterinary practitioners, specialists, and students interested in using therapeutic lasers to treat veterinary patients.
Table of Contents
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 João 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
João 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
Jörg Mayer and Robert D. Ness
25 Laser Therapy for Birds 320
Robert D. Ness and Jörg Mayer
26 Laser Therapy in Reptiles 328
Jörg 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
João 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
