Dysfunctional breathing, whether due to diaphragmatic inefficiency or underlying pathological conditions, can significantly impair respiratory function and overall well-being. It affects a wide range of individuals and often goes undiagnosed, especially in those with anxiety, asthma, or poor postural habits. The physiological impacts include altered oxygen delivery, muscle fatigue, and nervous system disruption, contributing to symptoms like breathlessness, dizziness, and fatigue. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) further complicates respiratory health, with high global prevalence and substantial healthcare costs. Traditional treatments often fail to address muscle dysfunction and cellular stress. Laser therapy, specifically photobiomodulation (PBM), offers a promising adjunct by reducing inflammation, enhancing mitochondrial function, and improving diaphragmatic performance. In this webinar, Drs. Christopher Carraway and Timothy Demchak will explore the underlying mechanisms of dysfunctional breathing and COPD, discuss clinical challenges in treatment, and present the science and protocols behind PBM therapy as an emerging tool in respiratory care. Key Talking Points: - Review the causes of dysfunctional breathing and COPD and their widespread effects on physical and mental health, plus the economic impacts - Discuss the research behind using PBM/laser therapy as a supportive treatment to target inflammation and enhance respiratory function - Explore real-world cases and develop protocols for using laser therapy as an adjunct to traditional treatments

The autonomic nervous system (ANS) controls and regulates various bodily functions that happen automatically without conscious thought. The ANS controls internal organs and glands, including the heart, lungs, stomach, intestines, temperature regulation and blood vessels diameter. A crucial part of the peripheral nervous system, the ANS is responsible for maintaining homeostasis and responding to environmental stimuli. Various lifestyle factors, genetic predispositions, and underlying medical conditions can cause dysfunctions in the ANS. Patients suffering from ANS dysfunctions are often misdiagnosed and thus endure ineffective treatments. Photobiomodulation (PBM) or laser therapy can offer a non-invasive way to manage these conditions. In this webinar, Dr. Christopher Carraway will discuss the process of obtaining accurate ANS dysfunction diagnoses. Dr. Carraway will then explore how to craft and apply the appropriate laser therapy protocols to improve the patient's quality of everyday life. Key Talking Points: - Reviewing the internal and external causes of ANS disorders and their symptoms - Explore how to obtain accurate diagnoses of ANS dysfunction to better serve patients - How to create and apply laser therapy protocols as a non-invasive, drug-free method to manage ANS disorders

Vertigo, the sensation that you or your surroundings are spinning, can be caused by issues in the inner ear or brain, or both. It can manifest in different ways, from brief episodes of dizziness to longer-lasting sensations of imbalance and disorientation and advance even further to Meniere’s disease (1). Vertigo affects a significant portion of the adult population. In large population-based studies, dizziness (including vertigo) affects about 15% to over 20% of adults yearly, according to ScienceDirect.com. Vertigo is also more common in women than in men and its prevalence increases with age (2). In this webinar, Dr. Christopher Carraway will discuss some of the causes of vertigo and loss of balance, from minor otoliths (“rocks” in the patient’s ear) to more serious causes such as stroke. Dr. Carraway will take a deep dive into various treatments including photobiomodulation, exercises, nutritional supplements, and how a multifaceted approach can yield the best outcomes for patients. Key Talking Points: - Review the science and physiology behind vertigo and loss of balance - How to integrate photobiomodulation into a multimodal approach to treat vertigo - Creating custom laser therapy protocols for vertigo patients and review real-world case examples from Dr. Carraway’s practice