LASER THERAPY

Laser therapy has been used in human physiotherapy for a long time, but this technique is also on the rise within animal physiotherapy. Laser therapy works based on light with specific wavelengths and is a non-invasive and safe technique.
In addition to the traditional red laser, I also work with the innovative blue laser, which is much more efficient than the red laser and also has a strong anti-bacterial effect, for example to treat mud fever.

What is laser therapy?

Laser therapy stimulates the body's restorative capacity and affects the body's tissues in different ways. We call these effects photobiomodulation. 'Photo' means light, 'bio' means natural or living and 'modulation' stands for change or adaptation. Laser therapy therefore causes a change in cell metabolism, which stimulates the healing process.
The light activates the mitochondria in the cell, these are the energy factories of the cell. This increases the production of ATP in the cell. ATP stands for adenosine-tri-phosphate and is necessary for the recovery and maintenance of the normal function of the cell.
Laser therapy also ensures less scar tissue formation and stronger new tissue. There is also a decrease in inflammation by inhibiting the production of inflammatory mediators. Finally, the light produces endorphins, the body's natural painkillers. As a result, laser also has a pain-relieving effect.
During laser therapy, a pleasant warmth is created on and in the body. This local temperature increase causes the blood vessels to dilate (vasodilation), which improves circulation. This in turn ensures a more efficient removal of waste and moisture and a better supply of nutrients and oxygen. Finally, this increase in temperature ensures improved elasticity of the tissues.

What can laser therapy be used for?

Laser therapy has very good effects on open wounds (acute and chronic), tendon injuries, muscle injuries and artrosis. The new blue laser also has strong anti-bacterial properties, which means that this laser has very good effects on mud fever.

Laser can be used for:
• Tendon injuries
• Wounds
• Inflammations
• Tendonitis
• Bursitis including squeaky heel and scrotum
• Inflamed wounds
• Ligament injuries
• Joint disorders
• Sprains
• Strains
• Arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Muscle complaints
• Cracks
• Strains
• Trigger points
• Bruises
• Stiffness
• Fatigue
• Skin problems
• Broken corners of the mouth
• Broken layers
• Mud fever
• Edema
• Reduction of scar tissue and connective tissue production
• Bone disorders
• Schiefel
• Reduction of pain in osteoarthritis

Call to make an appointment +32 498 82 82 11

For treatment, Amber works at Jorestha Stables in Holsbeek. Amber can also come on site for treatment.

Prices

Treatment horse: €50 excl. VAT; 8 sessions package €350 excl. VAT
Treatment rider: prices convention physiotherapy
Travel costs: >15km from Holsbeek €0,45/km