Laser Therapy in Veterinary Medicine

About the Editors xi
 
List of Contributors xiii
 
Foreword xv
 
Preface xvii
 
Disclaimer xix
 
Part I The History of Laser Therapy 1
 
1 The History of Laser Therapy 3
Ronald J. Riegel
 
Part II The Theory and Science of Laser Therapy 7
 
2 Fundamental Information 9
Ronald J. Riegel and John C. Godbold, Jr.
 
3 Laser Physics in Veterinary Medicine 19
Bryan J. Stephens
 
4 Therapy Laser Safety 29
Kenneth E. Bartels
 
5 Basic Principles of Photobiomodulation and Its Effects at the Cellular, Tissue, and System Levels 36
Juanita J. Anders, Ann Kobiela Ketz, and Xingjia Wu
 
Part III Practical Applications of Laser Therapy 53
 
6 General Principles of Laser Therapy 55
Jeffrey J. Smith
 
7 Contraindications, Special Considerations, and Precautions 67
John C. Godbold, Jr. and Ronald J. Riegel
 
Part IV Clinical Applications of Laser Therapy in Companion Animals 75
 
8 Laser Therapy and Pain Management 77
Jennifer F. Johnson
 
9 Intra- and Postoperative Laser Therapy 88
Steven Buijs and John C. Godbold, Jr.
 
10 Wounds 100
David S. Bradley
 
11 Dermatological and Non-musculoskeletal Soft-Tissue Conditions 114
Daniel M. Core and John C. Godbold, Jr.
 
12 Snake Bites 128
Barbara R. Gores
 
13 Musculoskeletal Disorders and Osteoarthritis 132
Lisa A. Miller
 
14 Upper and Lower Respiratory Conditions 150
Ray A. Arza
 
15 Oral Conditions 161
Ray A. Arza
 
16 Abdominal Conditions 169
Richard L. Godine
 
17 Neurological Conditions 179
Richard L. Godine
 
18 Laser Therapy for the Geriatric Patient 188
Erin O'Leary
 
19 Feline-Specific Conditions 198
Jennifer O. Lavallee and James Olson
 
Part V Clinical Applications of Laser Therapy in Canine Sports Medicine 213
 
20 Laser Therapy for the Canine Athlete 215
Debra Canapp
 
21 Discipline-Specific Canine

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.