Basic Mechanisms of Photobiomodulation
Participants Scientists, engineers, health care professionals, and industrial representatives interested in low level light applications.
Background Requirements Any scientist or health care provider working with energy based devices would benefit from understanding these basic light-biological interactions and how these processes may be occurring in many currently used energy based clinical modalities.
Educational Needs/Expected Learning Objectives This session will discuss the mechanisms involved in the PBM effects observed clinically, describe appropriate wavelengths, parameters and dosing. Safety considerations and available technologies will be presented. Clinical correlations will be stressed. It will also help attendees to improve performance, competence and outcomes as clinicians will be better able to select appropriate patients, devices, application strategies and assessment strategies. The session will provide strategies to address clinical problems and improved understanding will result in increased professional effectiveness, and enhanced patient safety.