Therapeutic Laser

Another first for Murrayhill Veterinary Hospital!

Murrayhill Veterinary Hospital is the very first hospital in Oregon to offer Class IV Therapeutic Laser Therapy for our patients! This new technology has only been available to Physicians and Veterinarians in the last year.

Not all lasers are for cutting, in fact, the vast field of laser technology includes numerous, non-invasive and rejuvinating applications. Laser Therapy is among the latest in medical treatments involving "photobiomodulation."

Photobiomodulation is the scientific term for laser therapy's effect on tissue. Deep-penetrating photons from the laser influence cell chemisty in a variety of beneficial ways. Treatment with laser therapy is not based on heat development but on photochemical and photobiological effects in cells and tissue.

In addition, the infrared wavelengths create a warm sensation in your pet's body at the precise location requiring treatment. Treatment time, power and laser pulse frequency are based on your pet's individual condition and body size.

After surgery, patients receiving laser therapy have less pain. Their recovery is faster, with fewer complications.

Laser Therapy Applications

Pain Management - Pet owners often prefer a progressive, non-invasive therapy to a drug regimen for the treatment of chronic pain.

Wound Healing - Laser therapy can significantly reduce healing time. Traumatic skin injuries and surgical incisions benefit greatly from laser intervention.

Rehabilitation - Musculoskeletal injuries and orthopedic surgeries often require additional rehabilitation solutions. Laser therapy provides non-invasive remedies for quicker recovery such as pain relief, reduced swelling and an increase in range of motion.

Laser therapy has proven successful, safe and effective in treating:

• arthritis
• degenerative joint disease
• back pain
• muscle, ligament, and tendon injuries
• hip dysplasia
• sprains
• neuromuscular disease
• open wounds
• ulcerations
• post-surgical recovery
• soft tissue trauma ...just to name a few.

Class IV Therapeutic Laser has many advantages to your pet including:

• Anti-Inflammation
• Anti-pain (Analgesic)
• Accelerated Tissue Repair and Cell Growth
• Improved Vascular Activity
• Increased Metabolic Activity
• Reduced Fibrous Tissue Formation (Scarring)
• Improved Nerve Function
• Immunoregulation
• Faster Wound Healing

Class IV Therapeutic Laser has many advantages over Class III Therapeutic Lasers including:

• Deeper penetration and hence better response, especially for larger dogs and also for back and hip problems in all pets
• Shorter treatment times

The Treatment Experience

There is no sedation or restraint required--the experience is usually pleasant and comforting to them. Most pets do not need to have their hair clipped.

Although improvement is often seen after the first visit, most patients require several treatments [3 to 8] for freatest benefit. For most conditions, we recommend a multi-visit treatment plan. Treatments vary in length, but most sites require 2 to 8 minutes. A majority of patients exhibit greater comfort and mobility within 12 to 24 hours after a laser treatment.

Laser therapy treatments are cumulative in nature. The length and frequency of treatments varies, and your veterinarian will recommend a plan specific to your pet's condition.

For more information on Laser Therapy and its benefits for your pet, please call us at Murrayhill Veterinary Hospital and visit the following link:

Companion Laser Therapy