Hour 1: The Electromagnetic Spectrum
- Discuss the basics of both visible and invisible “light”
- Integrate these concepts in laser photon therapy: wavelength, frequency, speed of light, fluence, penetration, secondary and primary physiological influences
Hour 2: Laser Physiology I
- Contrast the differences between thermal and non-thermal laser therapy
- Integrate the relevance of the voltage-gated calcium ion channels, and perioxynitrate molecule in human health and disease
Hour 3: Laser Physiology II
- Develop the relationship between mitochondria, free radicals, ATP, cytochrome c oxidase enzyme, and laser photon therapy
- Explain the biphasic nature of laser photon therapy
Hour 4: Cell Biology
- Distinguish between Glycolysis, Krebs Cycle, and Electron Transport Chain metabolism
- Identify the details of the mitochondrial electron transport chain and complexes I, II, III, IV, and V
Hour 5: Low Back Pain Protocol
- Develop a poly-therapeutic integrative approach for chronic low back pain
- Integrate adjustments, posture, motion, nutrition and laser therapy
Hour 6: Brain Protocol
- Develop a protocol for brain function; integrating trauma, degenerative, and vascular compromise
- Develop a protocol for cognitive enhancement