Laser Therapy Services
Morehead Animal Hospital is proud to offer K laser Class IV laser therapy for your pets. This state-of-the-art treatment has many beneficial uses, including alleviating chronic pain, accelerating healing and rehabilitation, and much more. Class IV laser therapy has been very successful in the field of human medicine. We are pleased and excited to be able to offer it for the treatment of our best friends!
What is laser therapy?
Photobiomodulation is the scientific term for K laser's effect on tissue. Deep-penetrating photons from the laster influence cell chemistry in a variety of beneficial ways. In addition, the infrared wavelengths create a warm sensation in your pet's body at the precise location requiring treatment.
How is it beneficial?
Pain management - Pet owners often prefer a progressive, non-invasive therapy to a drug regimen for the treatment of chronic pain. K laser therapy provides that solution.
Wound Healing - Laser therapy can significantly reduce healing time. Traumatic skin injuries and surgical incisions benefit greatly from laser intervention.
Rehab - Musculoskeletal injuries and orthopedic surgeries often require additional rehabilitation solutions. Laser therapy provides non-invasive remedies for quicker recovery.
What to Expect
The laser experience is usually pleasant and comforting to your pet - there is no patient sedation or restraint required. Although improvement is often seen after the first visit, most patients require several treatments (3 to 8) for greatest benefit. Treatments vary in length, but most sites require 2 to 8 minutes. A majority of patients exhibit greater comfort and mobility within 12 to 24 hours after a laser treatment.
Class IV laser therapy treatments are cumulative in nature. The length and frequency of treatments varies with your pet's condition. A sample treatment schedule is as follows:
- Every other day for one week (3 total)
- Twice the second week (2 total)
- Once the third week (1 total)
- Boosters as needed
We are happy to talk to you about your pet's condition and a recommended treatment plan. Please contact us for more information.
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Benefits Include:
Increased Circulation
Increased Metabolic Activity
Muscle Relaxation
Accelerated Cell Reproduction and Growth
Immune Stimulation
Stimulation of Nerve Regeneration
Improved Vascular Activity
Accelerated Healing
Pain Relief
and Reduced Spasm
Increased Joint Flexibility
Reduced Symptoms of Osteoarthritis
Elimination of Trigger Points
Improved Mobility and Range of Motion
Reduced Edema, Swelling, Inflammation
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