news 5 2012 INNOVATIONS IN lASER THERAPY CONfERENCE Leaders in laser therapy across the globe will come together in Mississauga, Ontario on June 9, 2012 for a one-day educational symposium titled “Innovations in Laser Therapy.” This interactive conference, hosted by Meditech International Inc., will provide chiropractors with the opportunity to learn how to use laser therapy to grow their current practice volume and to learn about new developments in application to ensure optimal clinical outcomes. Laser therapy is proving to be highly effective in the treatment of many musculoskeletal conditions, arthritis, soft tissue injuries and wound healing. An increasing number of healthcare practitioners are utilizing laser therapy to accelerate healing, reduce inflammation and eliminate pain. Unlike other treatments that simply modulate symptoms, laser therapy enables healthcare providers to treat the underlying source of pain without adverse effects. Featured speakers include: • Benjamin Yuen , DC, MSc, MCC(UK) will be presenting Efficacy of Laser Therapy for Neck and Back Pain. Dr. Yuen has been a practicing chiropractor for the past 32 years and has also served four years as director, Post Graduate and Continuing Education Division at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Dr. Yuen has effectively integrated laser therapy into his chiropractic practice especially in the area of musculoskeletal disorders. • Mary Dyson , PhD, C Biol, FAIUM(Hon) will be presenting The Biology of Soft Tissue Repair. Mary Dyson is Emeritus Reader in Biology of Tissue Repair at King’s College (KCL), University of London, UK and an Honorary Reader in the Department of Physiology, University College, London. She is the author of over 100 research publications in peer-reviewed journals, is one of the editors of the 38th edition of Gray’s Anatomy, and lectures internationally on topics that include diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound, laser therapy, wound healing, tissue repair and regeneration, injury and repair-related aspects of sports medicine. She was president of the International Laser Therapy Association (ILTA) from 1992-1994, was a founding member of the World Association for Laser Therapy (WALT) and a member of the North American Association for Laser Therapy (NAALT). • James Donovan , BKin(Honours), DC, Dac will be presenting Applications of Laser Therapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions. James Donovan received an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in kinesiology from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He completed his chiropractic training Cum Laude at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, Canada. Dr. Donovan is a Certified Kinesiologist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a trained Medical Acupuncturist. For full symposia information including full speaker profiles, CE accreditation and registration go to www. internationallaser.org. Slowly lower one leg without touching the ground. Repeat both sides. 6 Spin wheel starting position 7 Roll out to an extended position, then flex body back to the original position. please go to www.menshealth.com, or www.sportsmedicine.com. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at johnminardi@ hotmail.com. • Until next time . . . Adjust with Confidence! REfERENCES 1. Quinn, E. The Best Core Exercises. www.sportsmedicine.about.com 2. Friedman, C. Stronger where it matters most. Men’s Health. March, 2007. www.canadianchiropractor.ca CANADIAN CHIROPRACTOR | MAY 2012 • 15
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