has a very low cellular metabolic rate; the laser
helps to “wake up” these tissues.
Reduces Scar Formation - with an increased rate
of healing, less reliance on thick scars is needed
for wound healing. Old scars may also be encouraged to remodel to more elastic and stronger tissue with laser light.
Improves Nerve Function - for animals with neurologic disease or damage this can be very useful to speed healing and allow for a more complete recovery. This is also useful for pain management as nervous dysfunction can create
chronically painful states.
Accelerates Wound Healing - as mentioned
above, cells that are more efficient, with better
blood supply, and more energy will heal quicker. This may allow patients to get through the
recovery period after surgery or trauma faster
than without treatment.
Boosts the Immune System - antibodies and
white blood cells will enter tissues quicker. Lasers also have an antimicrobial effect which can
help to clear infection quicker either without or
in complement to antibiotic therapy
Stimulates Acupuncture and Trigger Points acupuncture serves to mechanically stimulate
certain tissues and nerves; laser can do the same
thing, but with light and no needles! Trigger
points are similar to muscle knots. Laser creates
muscle relaxation and can treat both acute and
chronic trigger point pain.
Laser Treatment
A typical treatment is performed within three to six
minutes per site. Multiple sites are able to be treated
back-to-back and the animals generally tolerate
them very well. Humans comment that the warmth
and massage from the probe is comforting and