1. AVICENNA LASER TECHNOLOGY Revolutionizing Pain Management and Wound Healing in Veterinary Medicine

2. 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.

3. Characteristics of Light

4. 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

5. Cellular Effects of Laser Therapy: Increased Growth factor response within cells and tissue as a result of increased ATP and protein synthesis. Increased Growth factor response within cells and tissue as a result of increased ATP and protein synthesis. Accelerated cell reproduction and growth leading to faster repair of damaged tissues. Accelerated cell reproduction and growth leading to faster repair of damaged tissues. Increased metabolic activity- via increase in enzyme outputs, oxygen and nutrient availability. Increased metabolic activity- via increase in enzyme outputs, oxygen and nutrient availability.

6. Anti-inflammatory Effects of Laser Therapy: Anti-inflammatory - via an anti-edemic effect as it causes vasodilatation and activation of the lymphatic drainage sy stem

7. Analgesic Effects of Laser Therapy:  Via increased endorphin release  Anti-inflammatory -Via less edema as a result of lymphatic system activation and less swelling  Via Suppression of nociceptors

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Miscellaneous Effects of Laser Therapy :  Improved Nerve Function  Trigger Point  Acupuncture Point  Stimulation

11. 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

12. 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

13.  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 T Therapeutic Laser Physics

14. Power Density and Wavelength “ The Key to Better Outcomes ”  Power Density = Power / surface area or mw / cm2  Surface area =  r 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.

15. Depth Penetration of a “Class IV” Laser

16. Class III vs. “Class IV” Laser Beams

17. Class III vs. Class IV Analogy  Significantly Lower Power 5 -100mW vs. 7500mw  Dial Up Modem vs. Broad Band-DSL  50 mHz vs. Pentium IV Technology  Penicillin vs. Clavamox for Staph Infections

18. Goals of Pain Management Relieve Pain Promote Tissue Healing Minimize Side Effects Restore Active Range of motion

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. Clinical Case Presentations Your Experiences Here

23. Scientific Evidence  Thousands of Published Studies  Hundreds of Double Blind Studies  Encompassing Almost all Organ Systems  FDA Cleared for Human Applications

24. 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

25. 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

26. Avicenna “Class IV” Third Generation Therapeutic Laser