WHAT IS LOW LEVEL LASER THERAPY?

Low Level Laser Therapy, commonly known as LLLT, cold or soft laser, or laser photobiomodulation, is a form of

phototherapy which involves the application of monochromatic and coherent light to injuries and lesions to

stimulate healing.

The effects of LLLT are photochemical, not thermal. Photons enter the tissue and are absorbed in the

mitochondria and at the cell membrane. The photonic energy is converted to chemical energy within the cell, in the

form of ATP. Cell membrane permeability alters, then physiological changes occur. These physiological changes

affect macrophages, fibroblasts, endothelial cells, mast cells, bradykinin and nerve conduction rates.

Laser therapy is used to increase the speed, quality and tensile strength of tissue repair, resolve inflammation,

and give pain relief.

ADVANTAGES OVER OTHER MODES OF THERAPY

Laser therapy has been found to offer superior healing and pain relieving effects compared to other

electrotherapeutic modalities, especially in the early stages of acute injuries, and for chronic problems. Low-level

lasers can also be used for Acupuncture Point stimulation.

Laser therapy is a universal method of treating muscle, tendon, ligament, connective tissue, bone and skin tissue

with one simple piece of equipment, however, excellent results are also achieved when it is used to complement

other treatment modalities, such as ice for acute injuries, or shockwave, PRP, stem cells, etc., for chronic

conditions. It is an ideal modality in large and small animal rehabilitation for both performance and companion

animals. It is especially popular in the treatment of competition horses, racing greyhounds and agility dogs.

It is an attractive form of treatment for performance animals due to the prospect of shorter recovery and lay-off

times. Importantly for animal athletes, laser therapy is a non-invasive, drug-free modality that can be applied on

competition day without risking disqualification by drug-vetting tests. 

 What can Laser Therapy Help?

•      Acute pain and inflammation

•      Sub-acute inflammation

•      Biostimulation and Tissue Repair

•      Any condition that would benefit from:

–  Resolution of pain

–  Resolution of edema or swelling

–  Faster wound healing

–  Increased blood flow

Specific Diseases Laser Therapy has helped

•       Skin wounds

•       Acute wounds

•       Chronic non-healing wounds

•       Lick granulomas

•       Bone and Joint

•       Sprains and strains

•       Fractures and bone grafts

•       ACL injuries

•       Dental

•       Feline gingivostomatis

•       Dental extractions

•       Internal Organ

•       Feline Cystitis

•       Pancreatitis

•       IBD

•       CHF