What is Laser Therapy?
We employ the K-Laser Cube Performance Class IV laser for our therapy services.
K-lasers top Class IV therapeutic Laser uses 4 wavelengths which delivers the broadest range of specific red and near-infrared wavelengths, which allows for maximum penetration into the body and frequencies of laser light to induce an optimal therapeutic effect.
Physiological effects include increased circulation, reduced inflammation, pain reduction and enhanced tissue healing.
Laser therapy has been used in Europe since the 1970s and was cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2005.
The important characteristics of a therapeutic laser include: Wavelength, power, frequency, and wave emission characteristics. Wavelengths determine laser energy’s depth of penetration in tissue and specifically target beneficial chromophores to stimulate the photochemical reaction. The higher-powered Class IV lasers deliver coherent light, which allows a large concentration of energy to be focused in a small area, which has different effects on cellular targets. Class IV lasers are therefore able to deliver therapeutic doses to deeper targets in a shorter amount of time. The power emitted by a laser determines the dosage and the rate of energy delivered to the target cells.
Watch this expert video explain the mechanism of action for K-Laser treatments for animals.
Dr Robert Williams – Arundel Vet Surgery on the Gold Coast Australia is using laser therapy as part of standard care for canine osteoarthritis – Better pain management – less medication – increase mobility
During each painless treatment, laser energy increases circulation, drawing water, oxygen, and nutrients to the damaged area. This creates an optimal healing environment that reduces inflammation, swelling, muscle spasms, stiffness, and pain. As the injured area returns to normal, function is restored and pain is relieved.
The visible spectrum of light is 400 nm – 700 nm.
Light waves that are less than 432 nm are high-energy: Ultraviolet wavelengths are less than 400 nm and can cause ionization of cells. Ionization is the change in the cell’s constitution and can result in the creation of free radicals and cell damage. Light waves that are greater than 432 nm are non-ionizing: Low-energy Infrared wavelengths are greater than 700 nm and excite cells but do not cause cell destruction or free radical production. Scientific research shows us that a range of wavelengths from 600 to 1000nm is able to promote healing of skin, muscle, nerve, tendon, ligament, cartilage, bone, and other tissues.
660nm
What is the target?
Superficial Receptors
What are the benefits?
Accelerates Superficial tissue function
Cellular Regeneration, Repair, and Remodeling
Reduces Antibiotic Usage
Shortens Healing Time
800nm
What is the target?
Mitochondrioa
What are the benefits?
Increases Conversion Of O2 to ATP
Accelerates cellular Metabolism
Deepest tissue Penetration
Activates Tissue Regeneration
Stimulates Immune System
905nm
What is the target?
Hemoglobin
What are the benefits?
Double 02delivery to Tissues
Improves Pain Relief
Enhances Healing Effects
“These results strengthen the evidence for a photochemical process at 905nm since illumination at that wavelength resulted in significantly more released oxygen” (Linda R.jones phD)
970nm
What is the target?
Water/Blood
What are the benefits?
Improves Circulation
Pain relief
Decreases Morbidity
Anti-Inflammation
Fast Recovery
Wavelength = 660nm
Melanin in our skin readily absorbs 660nm light. Since light can both inhibit bacteria and promote cell growth, laser therapy has incredible results in wound healing and scar tissue regulation.
Wavelength = 800nm
The enzyme determining how efficiently the cell converts molecular oxygen into ATP has the highest absorption at 800nm. Regardless of the enzyme’s molecular state, when it absorbs a photon it will flip states. Photon absorption will accelerate the process and increase cellular ATP production.
Wavelength = 905nm
The quicker oxygen is released into the blood stream, the more fuel the cell has to carry out all of its natural healing processes. The peak of hemoglobin’s absorption lies at 905nm, and when this wavelength is absorbed, more of this oxygen-fuel is made available to the cells.
Wavelength = 970nm
Our horse’s blood consists of mostly of water that absorbs 970nm light very well. Blood transports oxygen to the cells and carries waste away. The energy created from absorbing a light photon results in heat production, creating a temperature gradient at the cellular level, stimulating microcirculation, and bringing more oxygen-fuel to the cells.
