Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBMT) for Pain Treatment: Basic Science and Clinical Studies

Speaker: Dr Scott Sigman, Orthopaedic Surgeon; Orthopedic Surgical Associates, Lowell General Hospital, MA, USA

Intended Audience: Specialists treating patients for pain, inflammation and/or musculoskeletal injuries.

Learning Objectives:

Basic science behind PBMT.

How laser therapy triggers healing through biological processes.

Non-opioid advantages of using PBMT.

Clinical studies that support the use of PBMT and showcases the biological and therapeutic effects of laser treatment.

How lasers work to heal a wide variety of musculoskeletal injuries.

Implications of PBMT for COVID 19.