July 11, 2005

Microlight Corporation to Donate 830 Laser to College of Allied Health & Nursing at Nova Southeastern University

FT. LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, FL— Laser therapy is becoming a key element in treating sports injuries and patients suffering with chronic pain. Physical Therapy students and faculty members at Nova Southeastern University’s College of Allied Health & Nursing will learn first-hand about the benefits of laser therapy when the college receives the 830 Laser from Microlight Corporation of America on Wednesday, July 13.

Michael M. Barbour, president of Microlight Corporation, will make a presentation to the university and will discuss, "Healing Power of Low Intensity Laser,” at 12:00 p.m., in the Jonas Auditorium of the Terry Building (3200 S. University Drive) on NSU’s main campus. The talk will cover Laser Physics, Tissue Interaction, Safety of using low intensity laser, and FDA Claims and Labeling.

The donation of the 830 Laser will enable NSU to conduct clinical case studies on using laser to help injured athletes heal quicker, as well as providing an opportunity for NSU’s Physical Therapy faculty to examine the use of Laser in managing clinical conditions, such as:

• Acute pain management
• Muscle spasm
• Acute edema management
• Subacute/chronic tendinitis
• Wound care
• Auricular therapy using laser for patients with stroke.

NSU’s College of Allied Health & Nursing endeavors to train health care professionals in the art and science of improving the quality of life and health of their patients and communities. The college offers degree programs in audiology, health science, medical science, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant, and nursing.

For more information about 830 Laser, visit www.830laser.com. For more information about the College of Allied Health & Nursing at Nova Southeastern University, visit http://www.nova.edu/cah