Laser Therapy

What Is Class 4 Laser Therapy?

Class 4 laser is used extensively in veterinary practice to treat a wide range of inflammatory and painful conditions, as well as stimulate wound healing. It is a non-invasive, near-infra-red light frequency that is administered in various wavelengths across the target area. This results in several beneficial therapeutic outcomes including, but not limited to the alleviation of pain / inflammation, promotion of wound healing and tissue regeneration in both acute and chronic conditions. Class 4 laser can reduce pain and inflammation quickly and is highly supported through years of peer-reviewed scientific research in both the veterinary field and humans.

How Will It Help?

Post-operative pain management: Laser therapy is routinely used for post-operative pain management, reducing pain significantly and speeding up the rate of healing.

Arthritic or painful patients undergoing procedures may be put into positions while under general anaesthetic that would normally be very uncomfortable to them. Post-operative laser therapy will help to minimise any subsequent discomfort.

Healing: Laser therapy increases the rate of wound healing by improving blood flow. An increase in oxygenated blood flow to the injured tissue accelerates wound healing, reducing the time required for wound closure and increasing the strength of the fibres repairing the wound. It also aids in the reduction of scar tissue and can stimulate the remodeling of existing scar tissue by promoting proper alignment of collagen, enhancing tissue elasticity.

Pain management: Class 4 laser can facilitate an increase in chondrocyte and collagen production, allowing improved cartilage deposition, improving joint function. This, alongside its anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties makes laser a popular choice in the multimodal treatment of oesteoarthritis. Laser can reduce the dependency on other pain relieving medications for some patients and for others, can aid those needing some additional support.

Who Can Have Laser Therapy?

Most patients can receive this therapy as it is not painful or invasive. Laser is beneficial for a wide range of conditions including:

• Osteoarthritis 
• Fractures
• Pain management 
• Spinal conditions
• Wound healing 
• Muscle/tendon/ligament injury
• Lick granulomas 
• Hip / elbow dysplasia
• Degenerative joint disease 
• Soft tissue injury

Your pet is not a candidate for this treatment if they are pregnant, actively bleeding or have a history of mast cell tumours.