PROVEN RESULTS FOR PERFORMANCE AND HEALING
Photobiomodulation (PBM) is a form of light therapy that harnesses the power of red and near-infrared light to trigger photochemical reactions within the body at the molecular and cellular levels. Class IV medical laser devices integrate specific wavelengths, pulsation patterns, and energy levels to deliver remarkable therapeutic benefits.
Natural Pain Relief
Laser therapy stimulates the release of natural pain-relieving chemicals called endorphins, otherwise known as the ”feel good brain chemical”
Reduced Inflammation
Cold lasers reduce inflammation by stimulating cellular processes and enhancing mitochondrial function, increasing ATP production which leads to improved blood flow, reduces swelling and accelerates tissue repair, ultimately reducing inflammation
Improved Circulation
Laser therapy improves circulation by stimulating release of nitric oxide which widens blood vessels, increasing blood flow. This enhanced circulation delivers more oxygen and nutrients while removing metabolic waste products, and allowing faster recovery times from regular exercise-induced microtears.
Cellular Regeneration
Accelerated fibroblast proliferation increases the number of specialized cells found in connective tissue. This is crucial to wound healing and tissue repair, cellular regeneration and expedited healing in tendons, ligaments, nerves, and muscles.
Nerve Modulation
Our therapy modulates nerve activity, decreasing the transmission of pain signals to your horse's brain and providing relief from acute or chronic pain.
Accelerated Healing
Through the stimulation of cellular metabolism and collagen synthesis, our therapy accelerates tissue repair and regeneration, strengthening damaged tissues and promoting overall recovery.
How It Works
During laser therapy the infrared laser light interacts with tissues at the cellular level. Higher levels of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) are produced which then increases metabolic activity within the cell, improves the transport of nutrients across the cell membrane and initiates the release of nitric oxide. These events lead to a cascade of beneficial effects increasing cellular function and health.
Research demonstrates that varying pulse frequencies can evoke distinct physiological responses, with specific tissue types such as muscle, connective tissue, and bone exhibiting differential responses to these frequencies. Our Summus Class IV Laser utilizes continuous wave and pulse frequencies in combination with four therapeutic wavelengths to optimize clinical outcomes.
650 nm
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Targets superficial receptors
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Accelerates surface healing
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Shortens recovery time
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Reduced antibiotic usage
810 nm
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Targets mitochondria
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Increases conversion of O2 to ATP aka “energy carrier molecule"
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Stimulates immune system
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Deepest tissue penetration
915 nm
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Targets hemoglobin
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Doubles O2 delivery to tissues
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Improves pain relief
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Improves recovery benefits
980 nm
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Targets water in blood
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Targets circulation
Shortens recovery time
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Pain relief
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Faster recovery
Red Light Therapy vs Class IV Laser Therapy
How is our Class IV Laser therapy different from red light therapy?
The main difference between laser therapy and general red light therapy is that the Class IV lasers used in veterinary and human medical offices offer stronger and significantly more targeted treatment.
Our laser is “coherent” meaning the laser can be collimated (i.e. directional) which allows for better depth of penetration. The LED involved in red light therapy is “incoherent” therefore the light disperses in all directions and does not penetrate as deeply.
Red light therapy administers lower energy levels over a broader surface area and extended duration, typically lasting between 10 to 20 minutes. Its gentle nature allows it to penetrate up to 5 mm beneath the skin's surface.
In contrast, Class IV laser therapy applies high energy within a shorter time frame, typically lasting 5 to 10 minutes, and can penetrate tissues up to 5 cm deep. This depth of penetration makes it highly effective for addressing both surface-level and deeper injuries.