Laser therapy
Regenerative laser therapy using our innovative class 4 SMART RLT technology involves delivering pulses of photo-acoustic waves deep into injured tissues in a way that is non-invasive and safe for the horse.
These photo-acoustic waves create outgoing shockwaves as they are absorbed into the deeper fibres, interacting with the extra cellular matrix surrounding the tendons and ligaments treated, to release growth factors critical in the healing process. The laser is delivered at specific frequencies targeted to the site and type of injury. Both acute and chronic injuries can be treated successfully with an appropriate laser therapy course.
Double-blinded scientific studies have been carried out to show that laser therapy can stimulate regeneration of tissues, re-align damaged tissue fibres and reduce scarring where a horse has been diagnosed with a soft tissue injury. The result is a faster recovery for you and your horse, as well as improved comfort levels due to reduced inflammation at the injury site throughout the rehabilitation period.
Laser therapy, also known as photobiomodulation, works primarily by increasing blood flow to the injured tissues, enhancing cellular metabolism and therefore their regeneration. In other words, it supports and stimulates the body to speed up its own healing properties.
- Ligament and tendon injuries
- Scar tissue
- Cellulitis
- Lymphangitis
- Kissing spines
- Wounds caused by trauma or post-operatively
Treatment courses typically vary from 3 to 36 sessions, intensively over a week or several weeks. At Gibbs Marsh we can offer full boarding of your horse at the clinic for an intensive course of treatment or single sessions either at home or in the clinic. The treating vet will discuss a suitable protocol for treatment for each individual case. Each treatment takes 5 to 10 minutes, is well tolerated by horses and is completely safe and legal within governing performance bodies. We are also able to take on referrals from other veterinary clinics for laser therapy.
