How it works
K-laser therapy delivers specific red and near-infared laser light wavelengths from superficial to deep tissues to produce a therapeutic effect upon the body.
Therapuetic Effects;
Laser energy increases circulation- drawing water, oxygen, and nutrients to the damaged area creating an optimal healing environment that reduces inflammation, swelling, muscle spasms, stiffness, and pain.
Cellular Effects;
Infrared laser light interacts with the tissues at a cellular level. An increase in metabolic activity within the cell stimulates the transport of nutrients across the cell membrane to initiate and increase in the production of cellular energy (ATP). This accelerates the healing process and therefor reduces pain..
What to expect
Usually patient sedation/restraint is not required during treatment; indeed, most pets find the experience both pleasant and relaxing.
Treatment times vary depending upon the condition and the size of your animal, but the majority are 10-30 minutes. Often improvement can be seen after the first visit, however Class IV Laser Therapy treatment is cumulative in nature so for most conditions patients will require several repeat treatments for greatest benefit. The schedule of treatments will vary depending upon the condition but this is an example plan often used:
Three treatments in the first week
Two in the second week
One in the third week
Monthly booster sessions as needed
Your laser therapist will recommend a treatment plan specific to your pet’s condition. A veterinary referral is required before treatment can be carried out. Please contact Emily directly for a referral form.
Frequently asked questions
Laser therapy can effectively treat a range of conditions in pets including musculoskeletal injuries, osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, wound healing, post-surgical pain, spinal issues, and skin conditions such as hot spots and lick granulomas.
The duration of a laser therapy session for pets varies depending on the condition being treated and the size of the treatment area. Sessions typically last between 5 to 30 minutes, and the number of sessions required will be determined based on the pet's individual needs.
How many sessions will my pet need?
This depends on the nature of the condition being treated. For some acute conditions 1-2 treatments may be sufficient. Often chronic conditions may require an initial set of 5 to 8 treatments with booster sessions as required to control pain.
Has Laser Therapy been scientifically demonstrated to be effective?
Hundreds of published clinical papers have demonstrated the effectiveness of Laser Therapy. Laser Therapy is one of the fastest growing therapeutic treatments for both humans and animals for a wide range of conditions.