Laser Therapy in Veterinary Medicine: Photobiomodulation

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Ronald J. Riegel, John C. Godbold, Jr.
John Wiley & Sons, May 30, 2017 - Medical - 512 pages
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Laser Therapy in Veterinary Medicine: Photobiomodulation is a complete guide to using therapeutic lasers to treat veterinary patients, focusing on practical information.

  • Offers a comprehensive resource for incorporating therapeutic lasers in veterinary practice
  • Focuses on practical information tailored for the veterinary clinic
  • Written by 37 leading experts in veterinary laser therapy
  • Provides a thorough foundation on this standard-of-care modality
  • Emphasizes clinical applications with a real-world approach

 

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Contents

Fundamental Information
9
Therapy Laser Safety
29
General Principles of Laser Therapy
55
Laser Therapy and Pain Management
77
Wounds
100
Dermatological and Nonmusculoskeletal SoftTissue Conditions
114
Snake Bites
128
Upper and Lower Respiratory Conditions
150
Laser Therapy for Exotic Small Mammals
287
Laser Therapy for Reptiles
306
Zoological Applications of Laser Therapy
320
Fundamentals of Equine Laser Therapy
337
Ronald J Riegel
369
Laser Therapy and Equine Performance Maintenance
390
HighIntensity Laser Therapy for the Equine Patient
415
Laser Therapy and Acupuncture
433

Abdominal Conditions
169
Laser Therapy for the Geriatric Patient
188
Laser Therapy for the Canine Athlete
215
Laser Therapy and Multimodal Postoperative Rehabilitation
241
Laser Therapy and Multimodal Performance Maintenance
267
Laser Therapy in Veterinary Regenerative Medicine
439
The Role of Veterinary Technicians and Nurses in Laser Therapy
461
Index
478
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About the author (2017)

The editors

Ronald J. Riegel, DVM, is the Co-founder of the American Institute of Medical Laser Applications in Marysville, Ohio, USA.
John C. Godbold, Jr., DVM, is the Founder of Stonehaven Veterinary Consulting in Jackson, Tennessee, USA.

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TitleLaser Therapy in Veterinary Medicine: Photobiomodulation
EditorsRonald J. Riegel, John C. Godbold, Jr.
Editionillustrated
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons, 2017
ISBN1119220114, 9781119220114
Length512 pages
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Medical / Veterinary Medicine / General
  
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