Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)

Laser and Healing

Laser Therapy is used to stimulate cells that are working sub-optimally or those in an “injured” condition.  It does this by the promotion of the body’s own analgesic, vasodilatory and anti-inflammatory responses.
 
When stimulated by Laser in this way healing is accelerated, thereby greatly enhancing recovery from accidental or post-surgical tissue trauma and soft tissue injuries such as torn tendons or muscles.  LLLT is also extremely effective in neutralizing infection or where wounds are ‘non-healing’.
 
Healed tissue that has been treated with laser has been shown to have improved quality and tensile strength, minimising adhesions and scarring.

It is especially useful as it can be used in the very early stages of injury to increase the speed, quality and tensile strength of tissue repair.  Even old scar tissue has shown improvement after laser treatment.  Pre-existing scar tissue and non-healing wounds are considered to improve due to the increased level of collagen brought about by laser treatment.   

Low Level Laser can work synergistically with manipulation and has fewer contraindications than ultrasound therapy.  Emma will incorporate laser therapy into the treatment, where appropriate, and if desired by the animal’s owner.

Laser Therapy is popularly used for the following conditions:

		Acute muscular problems.
		Chronic muscular injuries.
		Joint injuries.
		Inflammation.
		Degenerative Disease.
		Haematomas.
		Acute open wounds and abrasions.
		Non-healing wounds.
		Ligament and tendon injuries, bowed tendons.
		Bruised soles.
		Corns.
		Mud fever.

As always, accurate Veterinary diagnosis is important to ensure identification of the most appropriate treatment protocols. Veterinary approval will be sought prior to treatment.