RT Book, Section
A1 Homan, Katie
A1 Newman, Nathan
A2 Prentice, William E.
A2 Quillen, William
A2 Underwood, Frank
SR Print(0)
ID 1147731399
T1 Light Therapy
T2 Therapeutic Modalities in Rehabilitation, 5e
YR 2017
FD 2017
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9781259861185
LK accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1147731399
RD 2024/04/19
AB Following  completion  of  this  chapter,  student  will  be  able  to:Identify  the  different  types  of  light  therapy,  specifically  lasers  and  light  emitting  diodes  (LEDs).Explain  the  physical  principles  used  to  produce  laser  light.Contrast  the  characteristics  of  the  helium  neon,  gallium  arsenide,  and  gallium  aluminum  arsenide  low-power  lasers.Analyze  the  therapeutic  applications  of  lasers  and  LEDs  in  wound  and  soft-tissue  healing  as  well  as  edema,  inflammation,  and  pain  reduction.Demonstrate  the  application  techniques  of  low-power  lasers  and  LEDs.Describe  the  classifications  of  lasers.Incorporate  the  safety  considerations  in  the  use  of  lasers.Be  aware  of  the  precautions  and  contraindications  for  low-power  lasers.