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K Laser Therapy

K-Laser Therapy can relieve pain, reduce swelling and increase range of movement

K Laser, just like on Supervet!

The K Laser is an ultra-modern Class IV laser which is set to revolutionise our treatments of many pets illnesses. Laser therapy is used daily for all sorts of problems. Regular use for arthritis, chronic pain, acute injury, fracture healing, wound healing, perioperative….the list is endless! 

How does it work?

  • Cellular Effects
  • How does Super Pulse (ISP) enhance Laser Therapy?
  • K Laser Therapeutic Effects
  • Where do clinical results really come from?
  • Why use different frequencies?
  • Why are wavelengths so important?
  • Why is power so important?

Cellular Effects

During K-Laser Therapy, infrared laser light interacts with tissues at the cellular level, increasing metabolic activity within the cell. By improving the transport of nutrients across the cell membrane, the increased production of cellular energy (ATP) is stimulated. The cascade of beneficial effects that follows, includes increased cellular function and tissue repair.

How does Super Pulse (ISP) enhance Laser Therapy?

Lasers operating in super pulse mode deliver bursts of high peak power for a short period of time. The K-Laser Intense Super Pulse (ISP) mode delivers more laser energy to deeper tissues, mitigating super cial heat build-up.

The unique and K-Laser exclusive, high powered 20W ISP mode, lets the laser operator choose the proper power output and pulse frequency for effective laser therapy.

K Laser Therapeutic Effects

During each painless treatment, laser energy increases circulation, drawing water, oxygen, and nutrients to the damaged area. This creates an optimal healing environment that reduces inflammation, swelling, muscle spasms, stiffness, and pain. As the injured area returns to normal, function is restored and pain is relieved.

Where do clinical results really come from?

There is always some debate as to which are the “right” parameters for which conditions. Conditions do not absorb light, tissues do, and more specifically, the photon absorbing chromophore. Beyond that, there are a variety of mechanisms involved that need to be stimulated.

To this end, K-Laser employs the broadest range of wavelengths and frequencies targeting each relevant tissue type. Each step in the bio-modulation mechanism, within every treatment, will have the greatest chance of enhancing all healing processes involved.

Why use different frequencies?

It has been well established that different pulse frequencies elicit different physiological responses. During laser therapy, it is beneficial to deliver a variety of pulse frequencies. K-Laser has taken everything known about the makeup of each anatomical part and modified the settings to target just the right amount of bone, soft tissue, and fat.

K-Laser’s approach uses the largest variety of laser parameters, utilising multiple distinct phases within each protocol. This dynamic range, combining 4 wavelengths and frequencies from CW to 20,000 Hz, has the best chance at stimulating all of the body’s cells to heal themselves more efficiently.

Why are wavelengths so important?

Wavelengths determine laser energy’s depth of penetration in tissue and specifically target beneficial chromophores to stimulate the photochemical reaction.

  • 660nm - Irradiating an area with 660nm, a wavelength where melanin in our skin absorbs very well, will ensure a large dose to the super cial region. Since light can both inhibit bacteria and promote cell growth, laser therapy has incredible results in wound healing and scar tissue regulation.
  • 970nm - Water in our pet’s blood transports oxygen to the cells, carries waste away, and absorbs very well at 970nm. The energy created from absorbing a photon gets converted to heat, creating a temperature gradient at the cellular level, stimulating microcirculation, and bringing more oxygen-fuel to the cells.
  • 905nm - The quicker oxygen is released into the blood stream, the more fuel the cell has to carry out all of its natural healing processes. The peak of hemoglobin’s absorption lies at 905nm, and when this radiation is absorbed, more of this oxygen-fuel is made available to the cells.
  • 800nm - The enzyme determining how efficiently the cell converts molecular oxygen into ATP, has the highest absorption at 800nm. Regardless of the enzyme’s molecular state, when it absorbs a photon it will flip states. Photon absorption will accelerate the process and increase cellular ATP production.

Why is power so important?

If wavelength determines a laser energy’s depth of penetration, then power determines it’s saturation at the targeted depth. It would be a mistake to consider one without the other. Power (Watts) is the number of photons of radiation you can deliver per unit time. The energy deposited (Joules) is the accumulation of these photons over time (1 Watt=1 Joule per 1 second). By starting out with more Watts at the surface, more will penetrate to the desired depth.

For an illustration, consider the following:

  • 1 Watt laser: 40 seconds to deliver 10 Joules of energy to a 4cm depth
  • 4 Watt laser: 10 seconds to deliver 10 Joules of energy to a 4cm

The higher-powered laser will be able to deliver therapeutic doses to deeper targets in a shorter amount of time.

We offer the robust, successful MMP operation for this common serious stifle injury in dogs. A superb study from USA shows how K Laser improves post-op healing and weight bearing. Consequently, we now offer a course of K Laser around the MMP surgery time.

Another first in Northern Ireland for Cedarmount Vets!

Is it suitable for my pet?

It very well might be – if you are interested please contact us for advice!

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