Cells can communicate throughout the body by emission of coherent light.  This communication directs all aspects of healing, growth, regulation of metabolism, and general cell survival.  Now, we can participate in this cellular communication process via light with Cold Laser Therapy.  The Cold Laser (as opposed to lasers that generate heat, such as surgical and industrial lasers) has the ability to mimic the photonic energy the cells themselves use to heal, grow, change, and survive.

LASER is an acronym for Light Amplification through Stimulated Emission of Radiation.   Low power Lasers became useful in medicine in 1967. Cold Laser Therapy can stimulate all cell types including muscle, ligament, tendon, cartilage, nerves, skin, and even bone.   Aulternatives is pleased to announce the addition of Cold Laser Therapy to their many other care options.

Cold Lasers can be used at the site of an injury, placed directly over the injured area for 30 seconds to several minutes, depending on the size of the area being treated and the dose provided by the Laser unit.  During this time, the non-thermal photons of light that are emitted from the Laser pass through the skin’s layers.  This light has the ability to penetrate several centimeters below the skin.  When cells absorb this light energy, it initiates a series of events in the cell that eventually result in repairing damaged or injured tissue, reducing pain, inflammation, edema and reducing healing time by increasing cellular metabolism.

Cold Lasers are also used for acupuncture, using laser beams rather than needles to stimulate the body's acupuncture points.

The type of Cold Laser used at Aulternatives is a Super-pulsed laser.  Super-pulsed Laser diodes deliver optimal amounts of photonic energy safely, from diodes that range in power from 25,000 milliwatts (mW) to 50,000 mW per diode.  Most Cold Lasers deliver photonic energy from diodes that range in power from 5 mW to 500 mW per diode, which may not penetrate deeply enough or deliver enough Joules of photonic energy.

There are over 4000 studies that validate the effectiveness of Cold Laser therapy.  Throughout the world, Laser therapy has been embraced for over 20 years.  In the U.S. Laser therapy is being recognized as a safe, effective treatment for many acute and chronic conditions in animals as well.

Depending on the condition, a series of Laser treatments may be indicated.  For arthritis and other degenerative conditions, treatments may be given weekly to monthly.  For acute muscle strain and back pain, several treatments given every 2 to 3 days may be needed.  Skin injuries respond quickly, often within one or two treatments.  Even conditions like ear infections and abscessed teeth can benefit from Laser therapy, as the photonic energy stimulates the immune system and promotes healthy tissue repair.

Laser therapy is painless, and most treatment sessions take only 15 to 20 minutes.  Animals are comfortable and relaxed during their Laser therapy sessions.  Call us today, to see how your pets can benefit from Cold Laser therapy!