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)