AVICENNA LASER TECHNOLOGY

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 sameenergy 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. • Accelerated cell reproduction and growth leading to faster repair of damaged tissues. • 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 system

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. Therapeutic Laser Physics T • 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

14. Power Density and Wavelength“The Key to Better Outcomes” • Power Density = Power / surface area or mw / cm2 • Surface area = r2 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 ofPain 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 • 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