Educational Objectives: Summarize the volume of research that led to implementing laser as standard care Summarize the differences between LEDs and different classes of lasers Discover which wavelength are preferred Summarize the results of the level 1, double blind study that showed a 635 nm class 2 laser was more effective than opioids for chronic low back pain of a minimum duration of 8 years Discover how to easily integrate laser therapy into an existing practice for better patient outcomes contrast the difference in clearances and uses for a class 4 laser vs a class 2 laser for chronic condition for better implementation into treatment protocols illustrate treatment applications and contraindications with videos and pictures identify the musculoskeletal injuries that respond to laser therapy and the research that supports them generate a treatment plan with lasers Illustrate techniques via video/pictures Identify the specific pathways that research has shown that laser can be beneficial Summarize what occurs on a cellular level when laser is applied, and nutrients are utilized Classify which injuries and musculoskeletal conditions respond well to low level laser Illustrate set up methods and treatment protocols for several conditions Utilize case studies with video/picture demonstrations Summarize the studies that showed improvement from laser therapy in performance metrics like muscle strength, endurance, and recovery Discuss the studies that show a 25 to 35% faster recovery for several sports injuries and auto accident injuries when laser therapy is applied Determine how to use laser therapy with athletes in the office both for injuries and for performance enhancement
