[Free On-Demand Webinar]

Understanding Muscle Atrophy: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions

Presented by Ana Cantu, DVM, CCRP, Dipl.

Muscle atrophy refers to the gradual weakening or degeneration of an animal’s muscle tissues that primarily affects hind limbs. Most often caused by advancing age and insufficient physical activity, general practitioners and rehab specialists can leverage modalities such as laser therapy to improve muscle strength and mobility.

In this free webinar, Ana Cantu, DVM, CCRP, Dipl. explores muscle atrophy management. Dr. Cantu covers preventive strategies, how to decide when treatment is required, and the effective use of physical techniques to address this issue. She also shares laser therapy protocols designed to improve quality of life in these patients. 

Key Talking Points:

• Defining muscle atrophy and its stages
• Importance of prevention & early intervention in improving quality of life
• Implementing modalities to improve outcomes, including laser therapy