AVICENNA LASER

TECHNOLOGYRevolutionizing Pain Management

and Wound Healing in

Veterinary Medicine

What is Class IV Laser Therapy?

The process of using light energy to create a photo-biostimulative effect on the body.

Class IV Therapeutic Lasers utilize a coherent divergent beam of light that penetrates deeply into tissues without damaging them.

Characteristics of Light

Comparison of “Class IV” Surgical and Therapeutic Lasers

Light energy has the capability to penetrate into tissue to varying depths-depending on its corresponding wavelength

Surgical Laser Beam- Infrared energy collimated to a fine beam causes tissue

destruction Therapeutic Laser Beam- dispersal of same

energy causes tissue stimulation

ue stimulation

Cellular Effects of Laser Therapy:

Increased Growth factor Increased Growth factor response within cells and response within cells and t issue as a result of t issue as a result of increased ATP and protein increased ATP and protein synthesis. synthesis.

Accelerated cell Accelerated cell reproduction and growth reproduction and growth leading to faster repair of leading to faster repair of damaged t issues.damaged t issues.

Increased metabolic Increased metabolic activity- via increase in activity- via increase in enzyme outputs, oxygen enzyme outputs, oxygen and nutrient and nutrient availabil i ty.availabil i ty.

Anti-inflammatory Effects of Laser Therapy:

Anti-inflammatory - via an anti-edemic effect as it causes vasodilatation and activation of the lymphatic drainage system

Analgesic Effects of Laser Therapy:

Via increased endorphin Via increased endorphin releaserelease

Anti-inflammatory -Via less Anti-inflammatory -Via less edema as a result of lymphatic edema as a result of lymphatic system activation and less system activation and less swell ingswell ing

Via Suppression of Via Suppression of nociceptorsnociceptors

Wound Healing Effects of Laser Therapy:

Faster Wound Healing- Increased fibroblast and collagen production which are essential for tissue repair.

Improved Vascular Activity- Increased capillary production leads to faster wound closure and concomitant reduction of scar tissue formation.

Red Laser-635nm wavelength is highly effective for wound healing.

Immune System Effects of Laser Therapy

Strengthening the immune system response via increasing levels of lymphocyte activity and through a newly researched mechanism termed photo-modulation of blood.

Miscellaneous Effects of Laser Therapy:

Improved Nerve Improved Nerve Function Function Trigger PointTrigger Point

Acupuncture Point Acupuncture Point StimulationStimulation

Summary of LT Biological Effects Faster wound Healing Reduced Fibrous(Scar) Tissue Formation Anti-Inflammation Anti-Pain (Analgesia) Improved Vascular Activity Increased Metabolic Activity Improved Nerve Function Immunoregulation Trigger Points and Acupuncture Accelerated Tissue Repair and Cell Growth

Therapeutic Laser Therapeutic Laser

Classifications

Class IIIa = lasers 1 to 5mw of power

Class IIIb = lasers 6 to 500mw in power

Class IV = lasers above 500mw of power

1 Watt = 1 Joule / Second

Therapeutic Energy = Power(watts) or Joules/sec x Time(sec).

7.5watt Class IV laser delivers 7.5 joules/sec or 450 Joules/min.

100mw-Class III laser delivers 0.1joules/sec or 6 joules /min

Class IV lasers typically delivers therapeutic energy at a rate 75 times faster than average

Class III lasers

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Therapeutic Laser Physics

Power Density and Wavelength“The Key to Better Outcomes”

Power Density = Power / surface area or mw / cm2 Surface area = πr 2 Pie = 3.14 r = radius

Wavelength = measured in nanometers

Visible light = 400-700nm, limited ability to penetrate

Infrared light = above 700nm, increased ability to penetrate

The higher the power density and wavelength, the deeper the penetration and greater the ability to repair damaged tissues.

Depth Penetration of a “Class IV” Laser

Class III vs. “Class IV” Laser Beams

Class III vs. Class IV Analogy

Significantly Lower Power Significantly Lower Power 5 -100mW vs. 7500mw5 -100mW vs. 7500mw

Dial Up Modem vs. Broad Band-DSLDial Up Modem vs. Broad Band-DSL

50 mHz vs. Pentium IV Technology50 mHz vs. Pentium IV Technology

Penicillin vs. Clavamox for Staph InfectionsPenicillin vs. Clavamox for Staph Infections

Goals of Pain Management

• Relieve Pain

• Promote Tissue Healing

• Minimize Side Effects

• Restore Active Range of motion

Current State of Pain Management Drug Therapy – NSAID’s, Glucocorticoids - Pain relief at expense of continued tissue destruction

- Significant potential for side effects - No ability to regenerate tissue

Neutroceuticals and other Injectables - Pain relief with delayed onset - No side effects - Limited tissue regeneration capability Class IV Laser Therapy - Pain relief typically immediate - No side effects - Profound tissue regeneration on all tissue types

Small Animal Applications

Arthritis (Degenerative Joint Disease)

Muscle, Ligament and Tendon Injuries

Sprains and Strain

Ulcerations and Open Wounds

Post Surgical and Soft Tissue Trauma

Large Animal Applications

Arthritis (Degenerative Joint Disease) Muscle, Ligament and Tendon Injuries Joint Injuries Sore Back and Loin Solar Bruising Quarter Crack Sprains and Strains Ulcerations and Open Wounds Post Surgical and Soft Tissue Trauma

Clinical Case Presentations

• Your Experiences Here

• Your Experiences Here

Scientific Evidence Thousands of Published Studies

Hundreds of Double Blind Studies

Encompassing Almost all Organ Systems

FDA Cleared for Human Applications

How To Implement Laser Therapy Into Your Practice

First Identify Treatment Population Pet’s on NSAID’s, Glucosamines, Cortisone, and other

Nutritional Support Supplements-Via Computer Search Most Post Op Surgical Patients (Major Procedures) Pet’s with Lick Granulomas and other Localized Chronic

Non-responsive Dermatological Conditions Trained Sales Rep or Doctor Will Visit Your Practice To Set Up Demonstration on Human and Vet Subjects

What This New Technology Can Do For Your Practice

Identifies Your Practice as a State of the Art Technology Care Provider

Immediately Introduce a New Profit Center Not Requiring Doctor Administration

Allow your Technicians to Become More Valuable Team Members

Avicenna “Class IV” Third Generation Therapeutic Laser