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Laser Therapy Cold LASER Therapy can be use to treat muscles, tendons, ligaments, bone, skin and nervous tissues. The effects of LLLT are photochemical and photomechanical,not thermal. Therefore, there are no risks of heat or thermal burns from cold lasers. Photons enter the tissue and are absorbed i the mitochondria and at the cell membrane by photoreceptive molecules called chromophores.Photonoic energy is converted to chemical energy (ATP) within the cell and is utilized in the form of ATP.This ATP energy helps to improve many cell functions including cell division and repair. This, in turn, helps to stimulate the immune system, improve the release of important chemicals and hormones. All of these processes help to generate new tissues and improve healing.Low-Level LASER has been shown to be effective in, but not limited to, the treatment of the following indications: Sprains & Strains Hematomas Ligament & tendon injuries, bosed tendon Inflammation Joint injuries Deep-tissue acupuncture points Chronic & acute pain Non-union & small-bone fractures. Open wounds & abrasions Superficial acupuncture points Mucous membranes Post-surgical wounds.Sand Burns |
EXOGEN 4000 This system is used to speed up the healing of bone fractures.It has been proven effective in speeding up the repair of certain new fractures by 38 percent and effectively healing 86 percent of hard-to-heal bone fractures. It is approved to treat established non-unions fractures as well as appropriate fresh fractures. |
Therapeutic Ultrasound Therapeutic Ultrasound is considered a highly effective treatment for rehabilitating musculoskeletal conditions such as restricted range of motion resulting from joint contracture, pain and muscle spasm, and wound healing. Ultrasound generates sound at various frequencies which cause the treated molecules to oscillate in the same direction as the sound wave. This effect can be thermal or non-thermal depending on the ultrasound intensity. Due to its tissue healing effects therapeutic ultrasound is used in the treatment of open wounds, muscle tears, ligament sprains, tendinitis, bursitis, and other conditions causing subacute and chronic inflammation. Benefits of Therapeutic Ultrasound: Accelerated tissue healing Increased circulation Increased pain threshold Decreased muscle spasms Provides deep penetrative heating Increased collagen extensibility Reduced pain Increased enzymatic activity |
Cryotherapy and Thermotherapy Cryotherapy is used during the acute phase of tissue injury and healing to mitigate the effects of tissue injury and after exercise to minimize adverse secondary inflammatory responses. Cryotherapy reduces blood flow, causes vasoconstriction, decreases sensory and motor nerve conduction velocity,provides analgesia, and helps prevent trauma-induced edema.Thermotherapy is used in rehabilitation for its hemo-dynamic, neuromuscular,metabolic, and connective-tissue effects. Heat is most appropriately applied after the acute inflammatory phase of tissue healing has resolved. Heat therapy increases vasodilatation, increases blood flow, accelerates tissue healing, relaxes muscles, and increases connective tissue extensibility. Thermal heat therapy and cryotherapy play an important part in the successful rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries in greyhounds. Superficial heat packs, cold-compressions, ice massage, and special custom wraps are used to make sure your greyhound receives the maximum benefits of this therapy. |