A national epidemic – that you can address

Research suggests that chronic pain affects between one-third and one-half of the population of the UK – corresponding to just under 28 million adults. This figure is likely to increase further in line with an ageing population.

£70.00

UK and Ireland

About

Laser Therapy features a process known as Photo biomodulation. Photons penetrate the tissue, which causes a boost in cellular metabolism and a reduction in pain and inflammation. It is effective for chronic and acute musculoskeletal conditions including back and neck pain, injuries from accidents, and athletic injuries to muscles and joints, through:

• Relaxation of muscles
• Relaxation of muscle spasm
• Relief of minor muscle pain
• Relief of joint stiffness
• Relief of minor arthritis pain
• Relief of minor sprains and strains
• Relief of minor muscular back pain

High intensity (Class 4) laser therapy enables the clinician to modulate the nervous system to alleviate pain without the harmful side effects associated with conventional analgesics and anti-inflammatory medication. This event will discuss how laser therapy works including its effect on red blood cell microcirculation to damaged tissue, and improved oxygenation. It will also focus on pain and inflammation, and laser therapy’s effectiveness on muscle, tissue, ligaments and bone.

Who is this for?

• Chiropractor
• Occupational Therapist
• Osteopath
• Physiotherapist
• Podiatrist
• Sports Rehabilitator
• Sports Therapist
• Vetinary

Key Topics

• Review mechanisms and underlying dysfunction injury
• Review contemporary evidence in support of existing and emerging technologies and their influence on treatment outcomes
• Discuss 4 phases of tissue healing & repair
• Clinical decision making and advanced treatment options for each phase
• Where does Photo biomodulation fit within the rehabilitation process
• Discuss post-treatment, home and self management strategies to prolong benefit of gains made in clinic

What you will gain

• CPD hours
• Insights into new technologies
• Techniques to implement in your daily practice

Instructor

Kenneth Johnson

Director Outpatients Services Johns Hopkins

Ken is the Director of Rehabilitation Therapy Services Outreach for Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. His career path to clinical leadership at one of the nation’s leading academic medical institutions began 20 years ago after graduation from the University at Buffalo. Ken is the Administrator of the Johns Hopkins Hospital/George Washington University Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency and guest lecturer for the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.