About Class IV Laser Therapy

A class IV laser therapy is a non-invasive, pain-free therapy to stimulate the bodies natural healing abilities via a process called photobiomodulation.

PhotoBioModulation stimulates the production of ATP within selected tissue, to drive processes within our cells, providing faster healing

Benefits Of Laser Therapy

Pain relief

Reduced inflammation

Enhanced blood flow

Nerve and muscle regeneration

Stimulation of collagen, elastin and osteophytes (bone growth)

Faster healing of wounds + fractures

Indications for Laser Therapy

Post surgical fracture or osteotomy eg. TPLO

Arthritis

Tight muscles/muscle strains

Tendinopathy

Ligament damage/strain/injury

Neural involvement eg. IVDD

Wound healing

Cautions of Laser Therapy

Issues with photosensitivity (certain dog breeds, also can develop with steroid treatment)

Cortisone injections (within last7days)

Immunosuppressant medications

Areas of recent Haemorrhage

Recent seizure

Contraindications of Laser Therapy

Malignancy/Cancerous Tumors, both suspected and diagnosed.

Pregnancy (you or your dog)

Haemorrhage/activebleeding

Thyroidissues(hyperthyroidism)