Title: Veterinary Laser Therapy in Small Animal Practice
Authors: María Suárez Redondo, DVM, PhD, CVA, and Bryan J. Stephens, PhD
Publisher: 5M Publishing Ltd
Publication Year: 2019
ISBN: 9781789180053
Veterinary Laser Therapy in Small Animal Practice provides a comprehensive, evidence-based roadmap for integrating photobiomodulation therapy into canine and feline clinical care. Authored by veterinary clinician María Suárez Redondo and biophysicist Bryan J. Stephens, this clinical guide connects the fundamental physics and biological mechanisms of light therapy with proven, day-to-day therapeutic protocols. It serves as an indispensable desktop reference for small animal practitioners, veterinary physical therapists, rehabilitation specialists, and veterinary nurses aiming to optimize pain relief, reduce inflammation, and accelerate tissue repair.
Key Topics Covered:
- Mechanisms of Photobiomodulation: Scientific principles governing laser-tissue interactions, cellular chromophore stimulation, ATP production, and downstream biochemical healing cascades.
- Equipment Selection & Safety Standards: Critical evaluation of laser classes, wavelengths, power densities, continuous versus pulsed delivery, and essential eye and clinic safety protocols.
- Musculoskeletal & Neurological Applications: Step-by-step treatment protocols for managing osteoarthritis, intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), tendon injuries, and acute postoperative pain.
- Dermatology & Wound Management: Evidence-based dosing and therapeutic workflows for accelerating surgical wound closure, treating lick granulomas, and managing chronic non-healing ulcers.
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