Laser therapy is normally combined with other types of veterinary medicine, including pharmaceutical regimens and alternative treatments. Its broad biochemical benefits and lack of adverse side effects have made it the preferred post-operative rehab method in veterinary medicine.
Biological Effects of High-Power Laser Therapy
Accelerated Tissue Repair and Cell Growth – Accelerated cellular reproduction and growth. Cells of cartilage, bone, tendons, ligaments and muscles are repaired faster as a result of exposure to laser light.
Reduced Fibrous Tissue Formation – Laser therapy reduces the formation of scar tissue following tissue damage and acute and chronic inflammatory processes.
Anti-Inflammation – Laser light therapy has an anti-inflammatory effect, and causes vasodilation and activation of the lymphatic drainage system, reducing swelling caused by biomechanical stress, trauma, overuse, or systemic conditions.
Analgesia – Laser therapy has a beneficial effect on pain through the suppression of nerve signal transmission over unmyelinated c-fibers that transmit pain to the brain. Another pain-blocking mechanism involves the production of high levels of pain-killing chemicals such as endorphins and enkephalins from the brain and adrenal gland.
Improved Vascular Activity – Laser light will significantly increase the formation of new capillaries (angiogenesis) in damaged tissue which will speed up the healing process.
Increased Metabolic Activity – Laser therapy creates higher outputs of specific enzymes.
Improved Nerve Function – Accelerates the process of nerve cell regeneration and increases the amplitude of action potentials.
Immunoregulation – Stimulation of immunoglobulins and lymphocytes
Stimulates Trigger Points and Acupuncture Points – Stimulates muscle trigger points, restoration of muscular tonus and balance.
If you would like to know more about laser therapy and if it could benefit your pet, contact us at 772-781-9990.
