Applications of Therapeutic Laser in Everyday Practice
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Published: Veterinary Practice News. August 2011. www.veterinarypracticenews.com
Author(s): "Ronald J. Riegel, DVM"
Advancements in technology provide practices with the versatility of laser therapy, which can relieve pain, reduce inflammation and increase microcirculation in tissues. In this article learn about how to deliver a therapeutic dose of laser energy to target tissue. Other key points include:
- Three phases of administering laser therapy treatment
- Musculoskeletal applications
- Dermatological applications
- Wound healing
Adding a therapeutic laser to the practice armamentarium provides an extremely effective and versatile modality that benefits many patients. Understanding and expanding the potential clinical applications within the practice is the key to providing the highest standard of care for your patients.
Advanced engineering has allowed therapeutic lasers to accomplish relief of pain, a reduction of inflammation and an increase in the microcirculation within the tissues. The clinical outcome of this deep penetrating photobiomodulation is an accelerated healing time within the target tissues. Laser therapy, therefore, is a healing modality that can benefit a large and varied number of patients on a daily basis