Laser Therapy in Veterinary Medicine

The editors Christopher J. Winkler, DVM, VMLSO, FALSC, FASLMS, is the Owner of Suffolk Veterinary Group Animal Wellness and Laser Surgery Center in Selden, New York, USA. Lisa A. Miller, DVM, CCRT, CVA, is the Vice President of Clinical Veterinary Medicine for Companion Animal Health by Enovis in Lewisville, Texas, USA.

• Biography xContributing Author List xiiForeword xivPreface xvDisclaimer xviPart I The History of Laser Therapy 11 A Brief History of Laser Therapy 3Christopher J. WinklerPart II The Theory and Science of Laser Therapy 72 Laser Physics in Veterinary Medicine 9Bryan J. Stephens3 Basic Principles of Photobiomodulation and Its Effects at the Cellular, Tissue, and System Levels 24Juanita J. Anders and Ann K. KetzPart III Practical Applications of Laser Therapy 414 General Principles of Laser Therapy 43Lisa A. Miller5 Therapy Laser Safety 56Christopher J. Winkler Copyrighted MaterialPart IV Clinical Applications of Laser Therapy in Companion Animals 716 Laser Therapy and Pain Management 73Michael C. Petty7 Intra- and Postoperative Laser Therapy 81Christopher J. Winkler8 Wounds 93David S. Bradley9 Dermatological and Non-musculoskeletal Soft-Tissue Conditions 110Christopher J. Winkler10 Snakebites 124Christopher J. Winkler11 Musculoskeletal Disorders and Osteoarthritis 129Lisa A. Miller and João C. Alves12 Upper and Lower Respiratory Conditions 151Michael C. Petty13 Oral Conditions 163Ashton B. Thompson14 Abdominal Conditions 173Richard L. Godine15 Laser Therapy for Urinary Conditions 186Lisa A. Miller16 Neurological Conditions 193Lisa A. Miller, Juanita J. Anders, and Ann K. Ketz17 Laser Therapy for the Geriatric Patient 209Erin O’Leary18 Laser Therapy for Feline-Specific Conditions 219Michael H. Jaffe19 Laser Therapy in the Oncology Patient 233Chelsea Tripp and Lisa A. Miller20 Laser Therapy in Critical Care Patients 250Michael H. JaffePart V Clinical Applications of Laser Therapy in Canine Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine 25921 Laser Therapy for the Canine Athlete: Performance Maintenance and Discipline-SpecificApplications 261Deborah Gross Torraca22 Laser Therapy for the Working Dog 276João C. Alves23 Laser Therapy in Postoperative and Injury Rehabilitation 287Deborah Gross Torraca, David Levine, and Matthew W. BrunkePart VI Clinical Applications of Laser Therapy in Exotic Animals 30524 Photobiomodulation in Exotic Small Mammals 307Jörg Mayer and Robert D. Ness25 Laser Therapy for Birds 320Robert D. Ness and Jörg Mayer26 Laser Therapy in Reptiles 328Jörg Mayer and Robert D. Ness27 Laser Therapy for Aquatic Species 335Micah C. Brodsky28 Zoological Applications of Laser Therapy 351Liza Dadone and Tara HarrisonPart VII Clinical Applications of Laser Therapy in Large Animal Practice 37129 Fundamentals of Equine Laser Therapy 373Ronald J. Riegel30 Administering Laser Therapy to the Equine Patient 381Ronald J. Riegel31 Laserpuncture for the Equine Patient 410Ronald J. Riegel32 Laser Therapy for the Treatment of Equine Wounds 417Ronald J. Riegel33 Laser Therapy in Equine Rehabilitation 432Steve Adair34 Laser Therapy in Food-Animal Practice 438Julie Gard SchnuellePart VIII Laser Therapy and Alternative and Regenerative Therapies 44535 Laser Acupuncture 447Ronald B. Koh36 Laser Therapy in Veterinary Regenerative Medicine 458João C. AlvesPart IX Integrating Laser Therapy into Veterinary Medicine and Complementary Technologies 47137 Successful Implementation and Marketing of Laser Therapy 473Diane J. Miller38 The Role of the Veterinary Technician in Photobiomodulation Therapy 487Renaud “Ren” Houyoux39 Infrared Thermal Imaging and Laser Therapy 498Ronald J. RiegelAppendix A Glossary 515Appendix B Certifying and Academic Laser Organizations 519Index 521