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What do therapy lasers promote?
increased circulation
increased metaboilic activity
muscle relaxation
accelerated cell reproduction and growth
immune stimulation
stimulation of nerve regeneration
improved vascular activity
enhanced ATP production
What are the two different types of wavelengths the laser produces?
970 nm
800 nm
What does the 970nm wavelength do?
absorbing water wavelength which creates thermal energy/gradient which then increases circulation
More bloodflow + more hemoglobin reduction = _____ oxygen available to cells
more
What does the 800nm wavelength do?
cytochrome oxidase stimulates this enzyme and we get more ATP which increases the cellular metabolism
Higher cellular metabolism = _____ pain relief = _____ healing
faster
faster
What are the positive effects of the therapy laser on the body?
improves and promotes healing
relieves pain and reduces spasm
increases joint flexibility
reduces symptoms of osteoarthritis
improves peripheral microcirculation
detoxifies and eliminates trigger points
What are the benefits of therapy laser on the animal?
faster patient comfort
deep penetration
delivers more laser energy to the target tissues
shorter treatment times
effective treatment in 3 - 8 minutes
shorter patient recovery time
What are some indications for using the therapy laser on the neck and head?
rhinitis
sinusitis
periodontitis/gingivitis
extractions
stomatitis
rodent ulcers
feline acne
otitis
hematomas - post surgical
cervical IVDD
infectious tracheobronchitis
What are some indications for using the therapy laser on the thoracic limb?
bicipital bursitis
bicipital tendonitis
infra-supraspinatus tendonitis
acral lick granulomas
popodermatitis
arthritis
fractures
sprains/strains
trauma
EGC (eosinophilic granuloma complex)
snake bites
bug bites
What are some indications for using the therapy laser on the thorax/abdomen?
IVDD
post surgery
cystitis
feline asthma
hot spots
inflammatory bowel disease
dermatomyositis
dog/cat bites
trauma
What are some indications for using the therapy laser on the pelvic limb?
hip dysplasia
ACL
calcaneon tendon tear/trauma
arthritis
sprains/strains
fractures
lick granulomas
neuropathy
What are some indications for using the therapy laser on the perinuem/tail?
anal saculitis
trauma
tail fractures
What are the main contraindications for using the therapy laser?
don't use it on eyes, during pregnany, on the thyroid, reproductive glands, or malignancy tumors
What are the different waves the laser changes through during a session?
continuous wave
pulsed
intense super pulsed
What do we need to wear for our safety when working with the therapy laser?
eye protection provided by the therapy laser company
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Therapy Laser
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Updated
11/29/2012, 2:27:23 AM
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