Services : Class IV Laser Therapy
Class IV Laser Therapy at WAH!
 
All of us at WAH are very excited to bring to you this incredible healing therapy. We began using our K-Laser unit on October 6, 2008, and started seeing results in our patients in the first week!
Our Class IV laser unit represents the only FDA-approved therapy that improves and promotes healing, reduces pain and spasms, increases joint flexibility, promotes nerve regeneration, and reduces symptoms of osteoarthritis.
 
What are some of the conditions that Class IV laser therapy can treat?
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears: Partial tears can be repaired, making the resulting ligament even stronger. Complete tears cannot be “reconnected,” but the surrounding tissues can be treated to promote the healing of the joint, strengthen the supporting structures, minimize the resulting osteoarthritis, and lead to faster return of mobility with a decrease in pain.
 
Neck and back pain including disc injuries, sprains, strains, muscle spasms. While neck pain can manifest as front leg lameness, back pain can appear as hind leg lameness or weakness, hesitation or discomfort climbing stairs and onto or off furniture, generalized slowness or discomfort changing positions, or reluctance to walk or play. 
Click here to see how laser therapy is helping Peanut.
Click here to see how Lucky is doing with laser therapy .
Click here to see how laser therapy helped Cleo's back problem.  
 
Nerve injuries: Laser lights speeds up the process of nerve regeneration and reconnection while helping to optimize muscle action.
Click here to see how laser therapy helped stimulate Clyde's nerve regeneration.
 
Wounds and injuries: Laser therapy reduces inflammation and the pain and swelling that accompany it. At the same time, the therapy accelerates tissue repair and cell growth, while also stimulating the immune system to take care of infection. Wounds heal faster, and scar tissue is minimized.
 
Post-surgery: Because of its ability to minimize inflammation, reduce pain, and promote faster tissue healing, Class IV laser therapy is a great adjunct to many surgical procedures.
 
Sprains and strains: Tendons, ligaments, and muscles heal faster and become stronger.
 
 
What is involved in this therapy?
All patients will need an evaluation by one of our veterinarians. Diagnostic testing, like X-rays, might be indicated.
 
Our technicians perform the treatments. You may be present in the room, and we will provide you with special protective glasses.
 
Each treatment lasts from 2-8 minutes, depending on the condition, size of the patient, and other factors. For bilateral conditions, like hip dysplasia on both sides, the treatment time is doubled.
 
For chronic conditions like arthritis, three treatments are performed the first week, two the second week, and one the third week. Some patients require more treatments to reach full healing. After their improvement has been maximized, we will determine a maintenance protocol, like once a month, for your pet.
 
 
Are the any side effects?
Most animals experience immediate pain relief to some degree. Some pets will get antsy from standing still, while others might truly be reacting to the stimulation. Local heat is expected at the laser light site, and we closely monitor, especially in dark-coated, animals, for too much heat production.
 
After the therapy is completed, most pets feel great. Some will go home and sleep for a while, which could be a way of resting from finally experiencing pain relief, or could be directly related to the relaxing effect of the endorphins that are released. Rarely, a pet may be more uncomfortable, which could indicate too much healing occurring at once. In this case, the treatment can be continued but at lower settings or shorter durations for the next few treatments. There is no concern for harming the joints with this therapy.
 
What is the success rate?
Approximately 50% of patients will show a response after the first treatment.
 
70-80% of patients will show a response after the second treatment.
 
90% will show a response after the third or fourth treatment.
 
What is the cost of these treatments?
A series of 6 treatments on one location, like one knee, costs a total of $200.
 
For 2 locations, like both knees, or both hips, or a hip and an knee, the cost is $300 for 6 treatments.
 
For individual treatments of wounds and post-surgery, the cost is $35 per treatment.
 
All fees are subject to change without notice.
 
To schedule your pet’s Class IV laser therapy, call us: 302-762-2694.