Regenerative medicine is a growing field of pet medicine that helps restore joint health and mobility by encouraging the body to repair and restore itself. Treatments like K-Laser Therapy accomplish this naturally, without the use of pain medication or steroids. Schedule a consultation appointment to learn more about this treatment and see if it is right for your pet.
K-Laser Treatment uses these same principles to provide advanced healing for your pet’s joints and musculoskeletal system after surgery, after injury, or in response to natural aging and degeneration.
How Does It Work?
Whether you’d like to accelerate post-surgery healing for your pet, or help them live with less aches and pains, our k-laser therapy treatment is the best approach for regenerative healing, accomplished through pulse frequencies.
K-Laser therapy, also known as Class IV laser therapy, is a non-invasive treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to promote healing, reduce pain, and decrease inflammation in pets. Here’s how it works:
1. Laser Light Penetration
- K-Laser emits infrared light that penetrates deep into the tissue.
- The wavelengths (usually between 800 and 980 nanometers) are carefully chosen to target damaged tissues while avoiding harm to healthy ones.
2. Cellular Effects
- The light stimulates cells through a process called photobiomodulation, enhancing cellular metabolism.
- The mitochondria absorb the laser energy, boosting ATP (adenosine triphosphate) production. ATP is the primary energy source for cellular repair and regeneration.
3. Biological Responses
- Increased blood flow: Improves oxygen and nutrient delivery to the treated area while helping remove waste products.
- Reduced inflammation: The therapy decreases pro-inflammatory mediators and promotes anti-inflammatory effects.
- Enhanced tissue repair: Stimulates the production of collagen, an essential component of healing tissues.
- Pain relief: Blocks pain signals to nerves and promotes the release of natural pain-relief chemicals like endorphins.
4. Applications for Pets
K-Laser therapy is versatile and can treat a range of conditions, including:
- Arthritis: Reduces joint pain and inflammation.
- Wounds: Speeds up healing for cuts, surgical incisions, and skin conditions.
- Orthopedic injuries: Useful for muscle strains, ligament tears, and fractures.
- Post-surgery recovery: Promotes faster recovery by reducing inflammation and pain.
- Chronic pain: Helps manage long-term pain in conditions like hip dysplasia.
5. The Procedure
- The therapy is painless and non-invasive.
- A trained veterinarian uses a handheld laser device, moving it over the affected area for several minutes.
- Most pets tolerate it well, and many find it relaxing.
6. Benefits
- No side effects: It’s a drug-free option.
- Short sessions: Treatments typically last 5-20 minutes.
- Cumulative effect: Benefits improve with each session, often requiring multiple treatments for chronic conditions.
7. Safety
- When performed by a trained professional, K-Laser therapy is safe. The light wavelengths and intensity are adjusted based on the dog’s size, condition, and sensitivity.
We’re proud to have K-Laser Therapy at Gardens Animal Hospital in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Not only does it speed up recovery for our post-surgical pets, but it also is helping our senior and elder dogs access more mobility and help them feel a bit like their younger selves again!
