The use of laser biostimulation in human and animal physiotherapy – a review

Abstract

Laser biostimulation involves applying a laser beam to the tissue to facilitate healing and regenerative processes. Laser therapy is one of the most important physical methods used in human physiotherapy. In veterinary medicine, laser therapy is a new and so far poorly examined method. The results of studies conducted so far are very promising, yet the positive effect of laser light, especially that of class IV, has yet to be confirmed. This article presents an overview of the available literature on the effect of laser treatment on the human and animal organism. Low level laser therapy (LLLT), high intensity laser therapy (HILT), physical therapy

Effects of High Intensity Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Tendon and Ligament Injuries in Performance Horses

“…Laser therapy has recently been introduced in equine veterinary medicine rehabilitation [8][9][10]. The term LASER is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.…”

Guide to physiotherapy and rehabilitation of cats

“…Low‐level light therapy/laser therapy involves the application of light to affected tissue to induce analgesia, promote lymphatic drainage and relieve muscle tension. Laser therapy can cause vasodilation and reduce pain sensitivity, so is often used to reduce discomfort in small animal rehabilitation (Zielińska and others 2017). It has also been shown to effectively treat trigger points and is frequently used as part of a physiotherapy session (Király and others 2018).…”

A review of novel trends in management of canine spinal cord injury

“…Therefore, drugs with less serious side effects (diclofenac, ibuprofen), are currently preferred (Rouanet et al 2017). Hyperalgesia in a chronic TM period can be reduced by laser or pulsed radiofrequency stimulation (Chang and Cho 2017;Zielinska et al 2017). Application of the continuous radiofrequency stimulation (CRFS) to spinal ganglia is less frequently used, as it can induce a permanent lesion of nerve fibres enhancing motor deficit, sometimes leading to dysesthesia or neuralgia (Chang and Cho 2017).…”

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