What is Laser Therapy? Watch video on how Laser Therapy works
Laser Therapy, or “photobiomodulation”, is the use of specific wavelengths of light (red and near-infrared) to create therapeutic effects. These effects include improved healing time, pain reduction, increased circulation and decreased swelling. Laser Therapy has been widely utilized in Europe by physical therapists, nurses, and doctors as far back as the 1970’s. Now, after FDA clearance in 2002, Laser Therapy is being used extensively in the United States.
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Has effectiveness been demonstrated scientifically?
Yes. There are thousands of published studies demonstrating the clinical effectiveness of Laser Therapy. Among these, there are more than one hundred rigorously controlled, scientific studies that document the effectiveness of Laser Therapy for many clinical conditions.
Cellular Effects of Laser Therapy
During Laser Therapy the infrared laser light interacts with tissues at the cellular level, and metabolic activity increases within the cell, improving the transport of nutrients across the cell membrane. This initiates the increased production of cellular energy (ATP) that leads to a cascade of beneficial effects, increasing cellular function and health.
Laser Therapeutic Effects
During each painless treatment, laser energy increases circulation, drawing water, oxygen, and nutrients to the damaged area. This creates an optimal healing environment that reduces inflammation, swelling, muscle spasms, stiffness, and pain. As the injured area returns to normal, a function is restored and pain is relieved.
What Can Be Treated?
Here is a list of successfully treated conditions by laser therapy.
- Arthritis
- Hip Dysplasia
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wounds
- Allergies
- Infections
- Cuts/ Bites
- Inflammations
- Gingivitis, stomatitis and tooth extractions
- Sprains, Strains & Fractures
- Post-Surgical Healing / Pain Relief
- Chronic Conditions
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Periodontal Disease
- Feline Acne
- Feline Asthma
- Tendonitis
- Cervical and Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Rhinits, sinusitis
- Acute and Chronic Otitis
- Cystitis
- Pododermatitis
- Snake and Bug/Spiderbites Bites
- Pyotraumatic Dermatitis (hot spots)
- Dermatomyositis
- Trauma
- Anal Saculitis
- Exotic Animals and Pocket Pets
- GI Stasis in Rabbits
Any pet that is in pain or discomfort is a candidate for relief with a therapy laser. Call us today at (650) 583-5039 to see if this exciting new technology is right for your pet.