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August 22
Morning
Room 1
8.00-9.00
Registration
9.00-10.30
How to improve laser therapy results by correcting diet and food supplement application
Anu M?kel?
10.30-13.30
Laser safety (in English)
Penny Smalley
Afternoon
Room 1
14.00-15.30
Quantum physics (laser related issues)
Hans Romberg
15.30-17.00
Lasers in neurology
Anu M?kel?
17.00-18.30
Lasers in diabetology
Anu M?kel?
Room 2
14.00-15.30
Laser aesthetic surgery and laser cosmetics
15.30-17.00
Clinical applications of LED therapy
Anatolij Korobov
17.00-18.30
Laser treatment of the inner ear organ
Lutz Wilden
August 25
Morning
Room 1
9.00-12.00
Laser safety (in Finnish)
Penny Smalley, Anu M?kel?
12.00-13.30
Laser and electro-laser acupuncture: new life of old therapy
Anu M?kel?
Afternoon
Room 1
14.00-15.30
New developments in PDT
Michail Kaplan
15.30-17.00
Laser therapy for the treatment of disorders of internal organs and rheumatologic diseases
Levon Gasparyan, Olivera Ilic Stojanovic
17.00-18.30
Intravenous laser therapy
Levon Gasparyan
Room 2
14.00-15.30
Laser therapy in veterinary practice
15.30-17.00
New laser technologies and techniques
Detailed description of courses.
Laser safety
Laser devices are becoming more popular in the treatment of disorders in cosmetology and other areas. Lasers of various beam shape, colour, and power are available. Concentrated laser beam can cause damage to eyes. High power lasers can cause burn damage. Different types of hazards can be associated with the use of surgical lasers. A number of standards and regulations is being introduced to use lasers safely. Unfortunately, laser related regulations are different in different countries. However, new regulatory framework, which will set similar laser safety standards for all EU countries, is being prepared. According to that, only officially certified laser safety professionals would be allowed to use laser equipment for the treatment of patients.
Overview of laser classification, sources of laser hazard, regulations and standards will be discussed during the course. The course will be held by a well known professional in the area of laser safety, Mr. Penny J. Smalley RN, MACORN, CMLSO, from USA. Participants of the course will receive certificates issued by EMLA. Due to importance of information, the course related will be presented also in Finnish.
Quantum physics (laser related issues)
Development of laser medical equipment became possible due to breakdown in the physics and development of quantum physics in the first half of 20th century and creation of lasers afterwards. Better understanding of the healing mechanisms of laser influence requires knowledge of physical properties of laser light, construction of lasers, related issues of quantum physics and other topics. During the course the abovementioned topics will be discussed, as well as information about dosimetry, laser tissue interaction, including depth of penetration of laser light into tissues, issues of absorbance and reflection. Presented by Dr Hans Romberg from Germany.
Laser and electro-laser acupuncture: new life of old therapy
Acupuncture is known for centuries. Recent research with the use of modern sophisticated equipment proves that acupuncture with application of needles and electric and laser stimulation of skin points cause multiple effects. But why different methods of stimulation can cause different results? And how the therapy will differ in case of application of laser and electric stimulation of the same point at the same time? Answers to those questions, as well as some explanations why acupuncture works (Western view) will be provided by Dr. Anu M?kel?, ABER Institute, Finland.
Laser in diabetology
Laser light has multiple applications in the treatment of patients with diabetes. The laser scalpel can improve the outcomes for diabetic foot surgery. The long term experience of low level laser light application proves, that laser light can help in controlling glycaemia, as well as help in limiting the complications of diabetes, both type I and type II. Dr. Anu M?kel? will present the background information on action of laser light of different colors (red, green, blue) for diabetic patients, as well as share her experience in the field.
Laser aesthetic surgery and laser cosmetics
Lasers and other sources of intense light are widely used in cosmetology and aesthetic surgery. Laser light helps to minimize scarring. It is also a useful tool in removing scars, wrinkles and other skin problems. The modern areas of application of laser light in aesthetic surgery and cosmetology will be discussed in details.
New laser technologies and techniques
Laser technology is known for its fast development. Different types of lasers available now give great opportunities to developing new diagnostic and therapy tools. Trends in the development of laser related technologies during recent years, as well as new equipment and methods of treatment, will be presented.
Clinical applications of LED therapy
LED therapy equipment is sometimes considered as less expensive alternative to laser based therapy units. Using LED therapy units is somewhat easier because regulations for use of LED equipment are not as strict as for laser equipment. The use of different colour and size LED modules and the comparison with laser therapy will be presented.
How to improve laser therapy results by correcting diet and food supplement applications
Laser therapy, as well as all other methods of treatment, has the aim to make recovery of patients faster, better and with lower costs. Properly adjusted diet, which is balanced with amounts of vitamins, microelements and nutrients, can significantly improve the treatment results. More details, which food supplements may cause beneficial effects, when they are used with laser treatments, and why, will be discussed during the course by Dr. Anu M?kel?.
New developments in PDT
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is usually used in the treatment of superficial cancers. It is a method of treatment where laser light activates molecules of medication (photosensitizer), which then creates reactive oxygen species (ROS). Those ROS then can damage cancer cells. The recent research made it possible to use PDT for the treatment of cancer in deeper locations and metastases. Also it makes it possible to apply similar technique for the therapy of some infection diseases. Prof. Michail Kaplan, the Head of Department for Photodynamic and laser therapy of the Medical Radiologic Research Centre (Obninsk, Russia) will share his knowledge in the field.
Laser therapy for the treatment of disorders of internal organs and rheumatologic diseases
Laser therapy is becoming more popular in the treatment of problems of skin, muscles and joints. Using laser therapy as a treatment of internal organs is less known. Methods of laser therapy for the treatment of some disorders in cardiovascular, respiratory and digestive systems will be presented by Dr. Levon Gasparyan (Finland). Laser therapy protocols for the therapy of some rheumatologic disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, will be presented by Dr. Olivera Ilic Stojanovic, MD., PhD. (Serbia).
Laser in neurology
Laser therapy can be successfully used in the therapy of some neurological disorders. Possible mechanisms of action, some therapy protocols of such disorders, MS and Alzheimer disease, will be presented by Dr. Anu M?kel?.
Laser treatment of the inner ear organ
Laser therapy of the symptoms of inner ear exhaustion: tinnitus, hyper- and dysacusis, pressure in the ear, hearing loss, vertigo and M. Meni?re produces clear and measurable results.
Dr. Lutz Wilden (Germany) is an internationally accepted authority in this field.
He will discuss the mechanism of development of tinnitus and other symptoms of inner ear exhaustion, the therapy parameters, the control documentation of the therapy results and also therapeutical modalities of leading the patients through the therapy induced inner ear regeneration process.
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