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What is laser therapy?

On this episode of Tails from the Road, Dr. Windy defines laser therapy and explores situations where it is helpful.

Laser Therapy for Pets – injury or age

• Applied light energy (laser) to specific tissues that causes photobiomodulation. It’s a mouthful.
• Example: Vitamin D in sunlight.

How does it work?

• Photons of light penetrate into the cells of the deep tissues and stimulate cellular activity.
• Stimulates new blood flow and circulation to the area
• Increases growth factors and stimulates healing
• Relieves inflammation
• Decreases production of the chemicals in the tissues that stimulate pain and affects nerve conduction.

What can you use it for?

• Anything with pain and inflammation.
• Examples: Arthritis, Severe Ear Infections, Gum Disease, Bladder Disease, Wounds, Surgery Sites, Injuries, etc.

Why use it for treatment?

• Safe
• Non drug form of treatment
• Helping stimulate what the body is trying to do but can’t well.
• Non-invasive
• Great for a pet to use in conjunction with other treatments or when they can’t have other treatments.
• Actually kind of soothing.
• Used by many professional sports teams and physical therapists on human side.
• When not to use, any drawbacks.
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