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Introduction to Laser Physics Introduction to Laser Physics Safety, Tissue Interaction, & Safety, Tissue Interaction, &
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Michael M. BarbourMichael M. Barbour
MicroLight Corporation of AmericaMicroLight Corporation of America
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BiographyBiography
Houston Laser Institute-1980 to 1990Houston Laser Institute-1980 to 1990Microlight Corporation of America-1990Microlight Corporation of America-1990American Society of Laser Therapy-1991American Society of Laser Therapy-1991Patent-1993Patent-1993General Motors Study-1996General Motors Study-1996Baylor College of Medicine-2000Baylor College of Medicine-2000F.D.A. Clearance -2002F.D.A. Clearance -2002Education/ Research-2007Education/ Research-2007
HISTORYHISTORY
EinsteinEinstein
Bell LabsBell Labs
MesterMester
TERMINOLOGYTERMINOLOGY
NanometersNanometers
MilliwattsMilliwatts
PhotonsPhotons
JoulesJoules
Super PulseSuper Pulse
Continuous Continuous WaveWave
DiodeDiode
ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUMELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM
LASERSLASERS
MonochromaticMonochromatic
CoherentCoherent
CollimatedCollimated
SunlightSunlight
LEDLED (light emitting diode)(light emitting diode)
830Laser Produces 830Laser Produces
a Unique Lighta Unique Light MonochromaticMonochromatic CoherentCoherent CollumatedCollumated
WAVEFORMSWAVEFORMS
LASER TISSUE ABSORPTIONLASER TISSUE ABSORPTION
Inflammation ReductionInflammation Reduction
Pain ReductionPain Reduction
Reduced Healing TimeReduced Healing Time
LASER CLASSIFICATIONSLASER CLASSIFICATIONS
Class IIIaClass IIIa
Class IIIbClass IIIb
Class IVClass IV
Class III aClass III a
635 nm635 nm5 mw 5 mw Under FDA Under FDA ReviewReview
ERCHONIAERCHONIA
Class III bClass III b
830 nm830 nm
90 mw90 mw
Patented Patented
Class IV Class IV
1 watt of energy1 watt of energy
Cut, vaporize, or coagulateCut, vaporize, or coagulate
Class III aClass III a
Bar CodeBar Code
Laser PointerLaser Pointer
MedicalMedical
Class III bClass III b
MilitaryMilitary
ConsumerConsumer
MedicalMedical
Class IVClass IV
LasikLasik
Hair RemovalHair Removal
WrinklesWrinkles
Brain StrokesBrain Strokes
L.E.D.’sL.E.D.’s
NanometersNanometers
MilliwattsMilliwatts
Heats TissueHeats Tissue
Not a LaserNot a Laser
880 nm880 nm
500 mw500 mw
Sports MedicineSports Medicine
ML830 Laser ML830 Laser Direct Connect LaserDirect Connect Laser 830nm probe830nm probe A/C cordA/C cord Laser GlassesLaser Glasses CaseCase
Portable Battery LaserPortable Battery Laser 830nm Probe830nm Probe 3 lithium batteries3 lithium batteries Charger and power meterCharger and power meter Laser GlassesLaser Glasses CasesCases
FDA letterheadFDA letterhead
ILY-Infrared Heating LampILY-Infrared Heating LampNHN-Non Heating Infrared LampNHN-Non Heating Infrared LampFDA Warning LetterFDA Warning Letter
StudiesStudiesTreatment of repetitive use carpal tunnel syndrome Smith CF, Vangsness CT, Anderson T & Good W (1995)Proceedings SPINE (1995) 2395; 658-661.
Noninvasive laser neurolysis in carpal tunnel syndrome Weintraub MI, MD, FACP Muscle Nerve (1997) 20:1029-1031.
Comparison between low level laser therapy, transcutaneous electro-neural stimulation, visible incoherent polarised light and placebo in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis: A pilot clinical study on 120 patients Simunovic Z and Trobonjaca T Lasers in Surgery and Medicine (2002) Supplement 14, Atlanta, Georgia
Efficacy of low power laser therapy in fibromyalgia: a single-blind, placebo-controlled trial Gur A, Karakoc M, Nas K, Cevik R, Sarac J, Demir E. Lasers in Medical Science (2002) 17(1):57-61.
StudiesStudiesThe clinical efficacy of low-power laser therapy on pain and function in cervical osteoarthritis. Oezdemir F, Birtane M, Kokino S Clinical Rheumatology (2001) 20(3): 181-184
Low level laser therapy for tendinopathy. Evidence of a dose-response pattern Bjordal J M, Couppe´ C, Ljunggren E Physical Therapy Reviews (2001) 6: 91-99
Low Level Laser Therapy For Trigger Point Release. Clinical Report on 11,000 trigger point releases using the ML830 Laser. Benard E. Filner Board Certified Anesthesiologists. Pain Management (2006) 10-Volume 6 Issue 7.
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