Live Webinar: Taking the Pain Out of Aging – Laser Therapy for Geriatrics
Date
Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 1:00 PM EDT
The population of people 65 and older in the US is projected to grow to over 20% of the population by the year 2040*. Conditions such as arthritis are very painful and present a large problem for geriatric patients in particular. As the elderly population grows, so too does the need for an effective way to manage pain, especially for situations where pharmaceutical intervention is not ideal.
Laser therapy is a powerful yet gentle technology that provides fast and lasting pain relief from many common conditions. Learn from Dr. Perry Nickelston, a highly successful practitioner who treats a wide-range of patients, how this technology reduces pain and inflammation. See how deep tissue laser therapy can be used to relieve pain and inflammation from conditions like arthritis, bursitis, fibromyalgia, and tendinitis. Treatment methods and protocols to maximize effectiveness will also be provided.
Key Talking Points:
- Discussion of general care for geriatric patients
- Overview of how laser therapy reduces pain and inflammation
- How to maximize results when treating elderly patients with laser
- Protocol recommendations for several common condition
*http://www.aoa.acl.gov/Aging_Statistics/index.aspx
