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Presenter:
Paul Borsa,
PhD, ATC
Presentation Date: 03/21/2009
Brief Biography of
Speaker
Current Position
2003-present
ATC since 1989
Associate Professor, Department of Applied
Physiology & Kinesiology
Director, Sports Medicine Research Laboratory
College of Health & Human Performance
University of Florida
Education
University of Pittsburgh PhD 1994 Sports Medicine
Areas of Research
Primary
Gaining a clearer understanding of
the therapeutic use LASER for musculoskeletal
injuries with special reference to dose-response,
inflammatory modulation and tissue repair
Secondary
Identifying biological and psychological risk
factors influencing shoulder pain
Over 40 peer-reviewed journal
publications
Section Editor, Journal of Athletic Training
Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine
Brief Description of
Presentation
Discuss the concept of LASER in therapeutic settings
Describe the components of a LASER and how it is
used in a clinical setting
Discuss the therapeutic use of LASER including its
biological effects
Present research findings concerning its
effectiveness in pain management, inflammation
modulation and tissue repair and regeneration
Current Employment
Affiliation of Speaker
Employed by the University of Florida
Department of Applied Physiology & Kinesiology
College of Health & Human Performance
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