Vetequip Ltd in conjunction with Litecure will present an afternoon seminar in the LINC building at the College of Technology Blanchardstown on Wednesday 30th May 2018 covering the use of laser therapy to enhance outcomes for animals with acute,chronic or post surgical conditions.The speaker is Dorian Cook and event duration is 2-2.5 hrs.CVE points have been allocated to this event

Laser Therapy accelerates the body’s natural healing process through photo-bio-modulation. Laser therapy provides tangible benefits to your patients, your clients, and your practice. Light therapy is also effective in treating chronic conditions, acute conditions, and post- surgical pain and inflammation.

The presentation will cover the following:

Theory and applications for the use of Class 4 Laser Therapy,

Stance Analysis

Cold Compression.

Topics include:

Classification of Lasers

Benefits of Laser Therapy

Laser Therapy principles

Tissue Interaction

The effects of wavelength

Measuring Laser Light

Contact v Non Contact administration

Mode of action

Indications and range of use

Post procedure

Dosage

Safety and contraindications

Sample cases

Pain Management

Use of Cold Compression 

Stance analysis

To book your place please contact Pat Kavanagh 087 2503629 or Peter Ryan 053 9100655

Clinical Benefits

→  Non-pharmacologic pain relief
→  Effective for difficult conditions
→  Alternative to surgery
→  Fast treatment times
→  Easy, comfortable, non-invasive treatment
→  Scientifically-proven

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Practice Benefits:

→  Intelligent dosage delivery with SmartCoat+™ software to provide your patients with the right dose every time
→  Comprehensive training and certification ensure that you and your staff administer the most effective treatments possible
→  LiteCure is the brand of laser preferred by professional athletic trainers in the NHL, NFL, MLB, NBA, FIFA and the Olympics
→  Provides a treatment modality that will help you attract more referrals
→  Provides an alternative or supplement to prescription drugs and surgery
→  Increase revenue with this versatile modality

Canine Hydrotherapy

The benefits of water based rehabilitation therapy have been recognised for a long time.The problem is ensuring the treatment is undertaken within clearly defined control conditions.Clever design features from Technik Technology ensure your practise will be able to offer your clients the most advanced rehabilitation system together with weight reduction and improved fitness levels

To appreciate the benefits of aquatic therapy it is necessary to understand the basic principles and properties of water.

	Relative Density - The relative density of an object is the ratio of the weight of the object to the weight of an equal volume of water.
	Buoyancy - Aids in rehabilitation of weak muscles and painful joints by reducing weight-bearing on joints.
	Hydrostatic Pressure - Fluid pressure is exerted equally on all surfaces of an immersed body, the deeper a body is immersed the greater the pressure.
	Viscosity - A measure of the frictional resistance of a liquid, this is significantly greater in water than air.
	Surface Tension - Occurs where water meets air and as a result resistance to movement is greater than movement in air alone.
	Temperature - Water temperature can affect rehabilitation, aid relaxation and improve pain management.

These are important components to consider and understand when planning effective aquatic rehabilitation programmes.

1. Changing the water level promotes the proper resistence for specific joints or muscle groups .
2. The high visibility design offers outstanding viewing from every angle to better promote patients progress.
3. Buoyancy reduces relative bodyweight of the patient, minimising concussive forces on the joints and limbs.
4. Training in water is very effective in building up cardiovascular strength and endurance.
5. Hydrostatic pressure provides constant pressure on a limb to reduce swelling and improve circulation.
6. The unique walk through design removes the need to turn the patient around within the chamber after each session.
7. Adjustable water temperature promotes relaxation ,rehabilitation and pain management. 

Veterinary practice benefits:

• Standing out from your competitors is essential in today's increasingly difficult business environment
• Adding hydrotherapy to your practice allows you to complete the rehabilitation process
• Improves client relationships through better service
• Allows you to offer a referral service to neighbouring practices
• Provides added value to your clients
• Generates additional income
• Older animals benefit from a better quality less painful existence and the commercial benefits of an extended lifespan for working animals such as sniffer,search and rescue,guard and guide dogs is incalculable.