How Photobiomodulation and Mechanotransduction Impact Tendinopathy

Session Information

Regional Event: national
Start Date: 08/19/2023 10:20 am
End Date: 08/19/2023 12:00 pm
Location: Celebration 7-8

Speakers in this session...

  • Mark Callanen

    Mark Callanen PT, DPT, OCS

    Dr. Callanen has been with Chattanooga since 2020 serving as US Director of Clinical Education. Previously he served as Director of Clinical Development for LightForce. He has made formal presentations to mixed professional audiences both nationally and internationally on the topic of laser therapy.

    Prior to joining the LightForce team, Dr. Callanen held various positions within the outpatient PT setting during his career. These include clinician, manager/ owner, as well as multisite/ multi-state division director for a large corporate PT organization. He has been a PT since 1999, and board certified as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) by the APTA since 2003.

    He graduated with his transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2007 from Marymount University in Arlington, VA and earned his Master of Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University in 1999. Dr. Callanen is currently an adjunct professor for Belmont University’s Physical Therapy Program in Nashville, TN.a

    Sessions...

    How Photobiomodulation and Mechanotransduction Impact Tendinopathy
    Regional Event: national
    Start Date: 08/19/2023 10:20 am
    End Date: 08/19/2023 12:00 pm
    Location: Celebration 7-8
    Session details

    Discussion reviewing pathophysiology of tendinopathy and the mechanisms needed to facilitate recovery.  Specifically, how laser and shockwave technologies impact acute vs chronic tendon dysfunction.  Literature review will be provided to provide current evidence based support of these modalities when treating tendinosis.

    Learning Objectives

    • Define the different phases of acute and chronic tendinopathy
    • Explain basic laser and shockwave mechanisms and how they relate to tendinopathy
    • Differentiate between radial pressure wave (RPW) and focused shockwave (FSW) devices
    • Understand basic dosing parameters when applying Radial Pressure Wave and Class 4 Laser on common tendinopathies

    Sponsored by: Chattanooga/ Lightforce

Discussion reviewing pathophysiology of tendinopathy and the mechanisms needed to facilitate recovery.  Specifically, how laser and shockwave technologies impact acute vs chronic tendon dysfunction.  Literature review will be provided to provide current evidence based support of these modalities when treating tendinosis.

Learning Objectives

  • Define the different phases of acute and chronic tendinopathy
  • Explain basic laser and shockwave mechanisms and how they relate to tendinopathy
  • Differentiate between radial pressure wave (RPW) and focused shockwave (FSW) devices
  • Understand basic dosing parameters when applying Radial Pressure Wave and Class 4 Laser on common tendinopathies

Sponsored by: Chattanooga/ Lightforce