2023 ACA Sports Council Symposium: PBM Therapy - What to Believe
By: American Chiropractic Association

Dispelling the myths, PBM therapy is clinically significant if dosing parameters are appropriate. However, physics makes this tricky and therefore a buyer beware industry. Understanding the basic principles will allow you to navigate and use your equipment in a manner that will increase clinical outcomes and therefore bottom line.

Course Outline:

Photobiomodulation - Dispelling the Myths

15 Minutes -

● Introduction to PBM therapy (photobiomodulation therapy)

○ Definition

○ Benefits

○ PBM in Sports Recovery and Performance

30 Minutes -

● Mechanisms of Action

● Dose Dependence - Parameters that Matter

○ Wavelength

○ Irradiance

○ Pulsing

○ Power

○ Interval

● Physics - how and why it affects dose

○ Reflection

○ Inverse square law

○ Scattering

● How to make complex easy

○ Delivery Systems - the good, the bad and the ugly

○ Treatment Techniques for optimal outcomes

15 Minutes -

Q&A

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain PBM in Sports Medicine - application and benefits
2. Review Parameters that affect dose
3. Discuss How to discern in a buyer beware market

• 2023 ACA Sports Council Symposium: PBM Therapy - What to Believe
• By:    American Chiropractic Association
• Instructor:    Valerie Krossin, BSN, Ret.
• Total CE Hours:    1.00
• Course Format:     Live In Person Seminar
• Course Start:    10/13/2023   02:30pm
• Course End:    10/13/2023   03:30pm
• Time Zone:    Western
• Location State:    California
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• Course Categories:     DC Continuing Education
• Course Subjects | CE HOURS:
  • Pain Management  -1.00 CE Hours
  • Rehabilitation of Joints  -1.00 CE Hours
  • Sports Medicine  -1.00 CE Hours