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Treatment of Radiculopathy: Laser Therapy Case Studies

  • August 28, 2016
  • 10:20 AM - 12:00 PM
  • FCA National Convention - Hyatt Regency Orlando Orlando, Florida

IACN SPEAKER - Jerry True, DC, FIACN

CONTACT FCA TO REGISTER - NOTE: The FCA does not accept credit cards via telephone for registration. You MUST send us your form (DOWNLOAD FULL BROCHURE) and check via mail or register with us online at www.fcachiro.org via credit card.

Laser therapy treatment for radiculopathy, offers the doctor and patient a low risk procedure with potentially high benefit.  This lecture covers basic laser therapy mechanisms, laser safety, and protocol for the treatment of radiculopathy.  Doctors with laser therapy devices in their practice will learn efficacious treatment protocols to improve patient outcomes.  The case studies discussed are common spine and disc disorders with radiculopathy frequently seen in chiropractic practice.   The case studies also review clinical diagnosis of the various radiculopathies presented.

Objectives:

The doctor will understand mechanisms of how laser therapy influences treatment.

The doctor will be able to employ techniques in his practice for the treatment of some cases of radiculopathy.

The doctor will have a basic understanding of laser therapy protocols for treatment of radiculopathy.

Outline 100 minute course

Hour 1

Introduction

Photobiomodulation Nomenclature

Laser Safety

Mechanisms of Action

Confounding Factors

Hour 2

Case Studies

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