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.
K-laser is one of the leading therapeutic lasers in the UK.
Laser therapy is a new and growing part of the treatment modalities available in veterinary medicine, and you’re likely to hear more and more about them . HOWEVER a word of caution is due as not all lasers are created equal. Many of the lasers on the market and in use today are much too underpowered to be effective.
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Key points about the Class IV K-Laser we use-
💫High-power Class IV laser:
K-Laser is classified as a Class IV laser, considered one of the most powerful therapeutic lasers available.
💫Multiple wavelengths:
It uses multiple wavelengths of light, allowing it to target different tissues and promote diverse healing mechanisms within the body. To be effective, a therapy laser must have a minimum of 8 watts of power to penetrate all tissues. There are less than a handful of lasers on the market that are this powerful, and they’re much, much more expensive than their low-power counterparts.
✨The laser we use is the K-Laser Cube 4, which is a 15 watt laser. This is the most powerful therapy K-laser available today in either veterinary or human medicine. In addition to being the most powerful laser available, it is also the only laser that uses four separate frequencies of laser light to stimulate tissues. Most of the other lasers on the market are either one or two frequency lasers. By using four distinct frequencies the Cube 4 can stimulate different tissues to do different things, and thus produce better results faster.
💫Pain relief and tissue repair:
K-Laser therapy is primarily used for pain management, wound healing, and soft tissue injuries by reducing inflammation and enhancing blood circulation.
💫Wide range of applications:
It can be used for conditions like arthritis, hip/elbow dysplasia. muscle strains, tendonitis, nerve pain, spinal conditions and post-surgical recovery.
What our clients say
Dolly - 8 year old labrador
Suffers with hip and elbow dysplasia and severe spondylosis
Frank - 13 year old cocker spaniel
Suffers with arthritis
Poppy - 15 years old terrier X
Dolly's Review
"Before starting laser she was very stiff and slow. After 5 sessions she is moving much more freely, jumping back onto the bed, racing up the stairs , alot less slow on walks and back to being an 8 year old labrador again. She is 100% more comfortable since starting laser"
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.