Cold laser therapy

[PositronicRay]

Anyone tried it for dodgy joints, injuries and muscle strain?

Sounds as faddy as a faddy thing, anything to report.

[ozzuk]

I've been looking into this and took the plunge on a laser 2 weeks ago. This is a useful summary:

https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/laymans-guide...

I found there are three types of handheld laser - the 'amazon' ones, priced £80-£250 and pretty much the same spec, not good.

The mid range - £300 (which I went for) but not many about, I bought the PHOTIZO from Equestrianhire.co.uk (not affiliated). Don't buy the £325 one, it's the same spec, just prettier colours for 'human' market.

Then the 'medical' ones which can be thousands.

As background, my lab has severe joint and muscle issues, has monthly librella injections and a range of laser/acupuncture and water therapy. The injections and the laser seemed to work best so we decided to buy our own. It seems to be working, he's more comfortable and we use it daily. My partner also uses it on her back and knees and claims it is helping. I tried it on my back and it seemed to help. We talked to our vets about this last week and they agreed the laser is amazing and they even use the vet ones on their own joint issues.

The amazon ones I think are really only weak lasers, could possibly help a little with surface stuff but the depth of penetration will be poor and you'd need to use for 20-30mins, whereas ours is 30seconds an area, this is due to the wavelength and power difference.

Hope that helps!

Edited by ozzuk on Monday 20th June 10:50

Edited by ozzuk on Monday 20th June 10:52

[PositronicRay]

ozzuk said:

I've been looking into this and took the plunge on a laser 2 weeks ago. This is a useful summary:

https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/laymans-guide...

I found there are three types of handheld laser - the 'amazon' ones, priced £80-£250 and pretty much the same spec, not good.

The mid range - £300 (which I went for) but not many about, I bought the PHOTIZO from Equestrianhire.co.uk (not affiliated). Don't buy the £325 one, it's the same spec, just prettier colours for 'human' market.

Then the 'medical' ones which can be thousands.

As background, my lab has severe joint and muscle issues, has monthly librella injections and a range of laser/acupuncture and water therapy. The injections and the laser seemed to work best so we decided to buy our own. It seems to be working, he's more comfortable and we use it daily. My partner also uses it on her back and knees and claims it is helping. I tried it on my back and it seemed to help. We talked to our vets about this last week and they agreed the laser is amazing and they even use the vet ones on their own joint issues.

The amazon ones I think are really only weak lasers, could possibly help a little with surface stuff but the depth of penetration will be poor and you'd need to use for 20-30mins, whereas ours is 30seconds an area, this is due to the wavelength and power difference.

Hope that helps!

Edited by ozzuk on Monday 20th June 10:50

Edited by ozzuk on Monday 20th June 10:52

That's interesting and yes helpful.

Our dog hydrotherapist is offering it, but obs has a vested interest.

[PositronicRay]

Well 2 sessions now, and seems livelier, ability to jump on furniture and gait improved.

We'll keep it up for a bit I don't think it's my imagination, I may even try it on my back!!

[sam greenock]

PositronicRay said:

Well 2 sessions now, and seems livelier, ability to jump on furniture and gait improved.

We'll keep it up for a bit I don't think it's my imagination, I may even try it on my back!!

Which laser did you go for?

[PositronicRay]

sam greenock said:

PositronicRay said:

Well 2 sessions now, and seems livelier, ability to jump on furniture and gait improved.

We'll keep it up for a bit I don't think it's my imagination, I may even try it on my back!!

Which laser did you go for?

Our dog hydrotherapist has one, not sure of the model but looks to be a professional bit of kit.

[sam greenock]

PositronicRay said:

sam greenock said:

PositronicRay said:

Well 2 sessions now, and seems livelier, ability to jump on furniture and gait improved.

We'll keep it up for a bit I don't think it's my imagination, I may even try it on my back!!

Which laser did you go for?

Our dog hydrotherapist has one, not sure of the model but looks to be a professional bit of kit.

Arf - thanks - I should have read it twice through before posting - I thought it was you who is getting the treatment, it did strike me as strange though that you measured your improvement by ability to jump on the furniture, I just thought each to his own I suppose

[PositronicRay]

sam greenock said:

PositronicRay said:

sam greenock said:

PositronicRay said:

Well 2 sessions now, and seems livelier, ability to jump on furniture and gait improved.

We'll keep it up for a bit I don't think it's my imagination, I may even try it on my back!!

Which laser did you go for?

Our dog hydrotherapist has one, not sure of the model but looks to be a professional bit of kit.

Arf - thanks - I should have read it twice through before posting - I thought it was you who is getting the treatment, it did strike me as strange though that you measured your improvement by ability to jump on the furniture, I just thought each to his own I suppose

She's an obliging sort of woman if you can manage a doggy paddle around her pool.