Veterinary use of Laser Therapy
LLLT is showing promise for pain reduction in animals
Low Level Laser Therapy is seeing growing use in the treatment of pain in animal cancer sufferers. LLLT studies for prevention and reduction of oral mucositis are strongly encouraging veterinarians to use LLLT in their practice. On this page we detail some of the work by Dr. Narda Robinson, a pioneer in the field. We anticipate announcing a new VetMD laser system designed for use with both large and small animals.
Biography - Dr. Narda Robinson
Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, FAAMA, has been named to a position that is the first of its kind to be endowed in the nation in veterinary medicine. Her professorship of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) at Colorado State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is endowed. The position focuses on researching CAM for veterinary practice and the application of alternative medicine approaches proven through sound scientific research to help improve the quality of life for animals with a variety of diseases such as cancer. It’s funded by a $3 million gift given in 2000 by Charles and Lucia Shipley of Auburndale, MA, with $600,000 of these funds establishing the endowment for the professorship. “There is research showing that certain applications of alter- native medicine -- such as acupuncture and some herbs -- are meaningful treatments,” said Dr. Robinson. “But, we must be well-informed. Not all alternative and complementary medicine works well, and not all of what’s currently being used in humans and animals is safe. Our agenda is to be objective and base recommendations for alternative medicine on science and research.” Robinson’s current research includes the impact of acupuncture on dogs with dry eye, and she is developing the first, complete, neuroanatomically-accurate system of canine acupuncture point locations.
Robinson is a board certified physician in medical acupuncture, a diplomate of the American Board of Medical Acupuncture and a fellow of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. She heads the examination committee for the American Board of Medical Acupuncture, which certifies physicians in medical acupuncture. She has served on the board for several years, and uses the experience and expertise she acquired in these leadership roles in human acupuncture to further the professionalism within the veterinary acupuncture profession. For more details, visit http://newsinfo.colostate.edu, click on News Releases Search and type in Narda Robinson. http://www.medicalacupuncture.org/assets/newsletter/AAMAnews_10-2006.pdf
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CSU Center for Comparative & Integrative Pain Medicine - Treating Pain in Animals
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Laser Therapy in Veterinary Medicine
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