What is Laser Therapy?

Laser therapy or photobiomodulation is suitable for horses, dogs, cats, exotic species and is also used in human therapy. It is a safe therapy in the hands of a specifically trained professional.

Laser treatments are completely painless, non-invasive and quick. Most patients find their treatments relaxing with good results following their treatment plan.

Laser light targets affected tissues to bring about a physiological change on a cellular level enabling cells to produce more energy. This is often anti-inflammatory, vasodilatory, pain killing and can help speed up healing.

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How does it work?

• Jane Jones Laser Therapy uses a Companion Animal Health CTX 15W Class IV Therapy Laser which is top specification.

• It has a unique roller-ball treatment head which allows a massaging effect on the muscles as well as delivering the laser treatment.

• The roller ball also compresses the tissues, improving laser penetration.

• A small roller ball and off-contact treatment heads are available to treat wounds, small areas, or areas that the patient is reluctant to let anyone touch.

• It is completely portable – to avoid stressful vet visits, I can come to you. Or I am happy to treat alongside your vet, at their clinic.

• Class IV lasers are more powerful than their predecessors (Class IIIB) and therefore treatment times are shorter.

Uses for Laser Therapy in dogs and other small animals:

Arthritis – for example arthritic stifles, post surgery e.g. post cruciate or spinal surgery, arthritic feet and carpi, arthritis of the spine. Laser is very helpful in the management of hip dysplasia. Laser has an anti inflammatory effect.
Lick granulomas or pressure sores – laser therapy can increase speed of healing. • Wounds – Laser is excellent for wounds. Fresh wounds can be lasered to increase wound healing rate and help to prevent scar tissue formation. Older wounds that have become 'tired' and stopped healing can be re-started with laser therapy.
Scar tissue- laser therapy can help to break down existing scar tissue.
Muscle injuries, tears or soreness , strains and sprains.
Tendon and ligament injuries – encourages fibroblast production and therefore can encourage a good repair.
Pain relieving effects – variety of uses, from post operative pain management, to helping with chronic pain. Excellent for geriatric care.
Competition/training and recovery – laser can be used to improve recovery time, help with aching muscles/tight muscles, and keep athletic feeling well pre and post competition.

Uses for Laser Therapy in horses:

Arthritis – for example arthritic hocks, or worn fetlock joints. Laser has an anti inflammatory effect.
Laser Therapy can be given around the coronet band and heel area to deliver treatment to the feet, for example to treat the coffin joint or navicular disease.
Wounds – Laser is excellent for wounds. Fresh wounds can be lasered to increase wound healing rate and help to prevent scar tissue formation. Older wounds that have become 'tired' and stopped healing can be re-started with laser therapy.
Scar tissue- laser therapy can help to break down existing scar tissue.
Muscle injuries, tears or soreness
Tendon and ligament injuries – encourages fibroblast production and therefore can encourage a good repair.
Pain relieving effects – variety of uses.
Competition/training and recovery – laser can be used to improve recovery time, help with aching muscles/tight muscles, and keep horses feeling well prior to competition.