K-Laser Treatment
Laser Therapy is a non-invasive treatment option for a variety of conditions. Ehrlich Animal Hospital has been using the K-Laser for about several years with much success.
Among its applications are:
- Treatment of wounds
- Treatment of arthritis
- Pain relief
- Rehabilitation related to orthopedic surgery
- Snake bites
- Paralysis
- Lick granulomas
- And much more ...
Treatments usually take about 10-15 minutes to complete and are done on a 3-2-1 schedule (three times the first week, two times the second week, and once in the last week). Your pet's Veterinarian decides on the treatment locations, as diagnosed during exams or on x-rays if needed. Technicians perform the treatments in a private K-Laser therapy room and owners are welcome to stay with their pets during the treatment.
Improvements can be seen as early as after the first treatment. After the initial series, pets come back for booster treatments as needed, usually once a month. If you have any questions about K-Laser therapy, ask any one of our staff.
K-Laser History
Laser Therapy; [Photobiomodulation] is the use of specific wavelengths of light; [red and near infrared] to create therapeutic effects.
These effects include improved healing time, pain reduction, and increased circulation and decreased swelling.
The effects of infrared light on cellular function have been known since the 1880s, however the clinical benefits were only discovered by accident during laser safety tests in 1967.
The first laser suitable for treating pain became available commercially in the late 1970s and ever since then, laser therapy has been widely used in Europe by physical therapist, nurses and doctors.
Now, after FDA approval in 2001, laser therapy is quickly gaining popularity in the United States. Laser therapy in veterinary care has become an optimal form of treatment, and it is available at Ehrlich Animal Hospital.
It is well documented through thousands of studies, the clinical effectiveness of laser therapy. IR light has tremendous healing properties. Its effect is photochemical and not thermal, as in surgical lasers. The normalization of cellular function is the foundation of why IR light is so effective. Class IV lasers, such as the K-laser which is used at Ehrlich Animal Hospital is the most powerful, laser available on the market.
The K-laser penetrates deeper than any Class III laser therefore having its healing effects on deeper structures such as spinal discs, deep muscles, and nerve roots.
The following conditions are a examples of ailments which your dog or your cat could experiencewhich the K-laser can treat!
- Soft tissue Injuries
- Tendonitis
- Sprains
- Myofascial Trigger points
- Repetitive strain injuries
- K-Laser Treatment
Laser Therapy; [Photobiomodulation] is the use of specific wavelengths of light; [red and near infrared] to create therapeutic effects.
These effects include improved healing time, pain reduction, and increased circulation and decreased swelling.
The effects of infrared light on cellular function have been known since the 1880s, however the clinical benefits were only discovered by accident during laser safety tests in 1967.
The first laser suitable for treating pain became available commercially in the late 1970s and ever since then, laser therapy has been widely used in Europe by physical therapist, nurses and doctors.
Now, after FDA approval in 2001, laser therapy is quickly gaining popularity in the United States. Laser therapy in veterinary care has become an optimal form of treatment, and it is available at Ehrlich Animal Hospital.
It is well documented through thousands of studies, the clinical effectiveness of laser therapy. IR light has tremendous healing properties. Its effect is photochemical and not thermal, as in surgical lasers. The normalization of cellular function is the foundation of why IR light is so effective. Class IV lasers, such as the Klaser which is used at Ehrlich Animal Hospital is the most powerful, laser available on the market.
The Klaser penetrates deeper than any Class III laser therefore having its healing effects on deeper structures such as spinal discs, deep muscles, and nerve roots.
