Dr. Tom Schubert Department of Neurology & Neurosurgery at University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine write in UFVMC journal they they are embarking on a controlled study following a pilot study in which post Intervertebral Disc Decompression patients are walking in 2 - 3 days. Laser treatments are applied immediately post operatively and daily for 3 mins.
Narda G. Robinson DO, DVM, MS, FAAMA of Veterinary Practice News describes how Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) helps reduce inflammation and enables rapid post IVDD See Article.
Laser therapy mitigates neurotrauma through four mechanisms:
Prevention of degeneration of motor neurons.
Higher metabolism within nerve cells.
Proliferation of astrocytes and oligodendrocytes, promoting myelinization of nerves.
Increased axonal regeneration.
Ronald Hirschberg DVM Brockton Animal Hospital Boston has been treating dogs for over a year a range of musculoskeletal conditions as well as post op pain and healing. See the video below
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