Cold Laser Therapy for Animals
Cold laser therapy is a noninvasive procedure that uses light to stimulate cell regeneration and increase blood circulation. Cold laser therapy treats the surface of the skin, while hot laser treatments affect deeper tissues.
Often called low-level laser therapy, cold laser therapy or Class IV laser therapy, by any name, is still a relatively new concept that is being used more recently to treat dogs with arthritis, tendon or soft tissue injuries and to promote wound healing, by enhancing the cell's ability to heal.
While a laser with higher energy ( "Hot laser") will damage cells, the theory behind low level lasers is that the light stimulates cells just enough and in just the right ways to encourage healing without causing damage. It is thought to decrease inflammation, reduce scarring, and help cells regenerate and heal faster.
Often called low-level laser therapy, cold laser therapy or Class IV laser therapy, by any name, is still a relatively new concept that is being used more recently to treat dogs with arthritis, tendon or soft tissue injuries and to promote wound healing, by enhancing the cell's ability to heal.
While a laser with higher energy ( "Hot laser") will damage cells, the theory behind low level lasers is that the light stimulates cells just enough and in just the right ways to encourage healing without causing damage. It is thought to decrease inflammation, reduce scarring, and help cells regenerate and heal faster.