Animal rehabilitation

Rehabilitation

Laser therapy – during this type of treatment, we use low-intensity laser light to induce the so-called laser biostimulation effect. This way, we supply additional energy to tissues and cells, supporting the body’s natural regenerative processes. In addition, we accelerate healing of bone fractures and fusion processes. Laser light triggers local effects, i.e., biochemical, bioelectrical, and bioenergetic changes, as well as systematic effects (analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and biostimulative effects). The therapeutic properties of this type of laser radiation include: elimination of inflammation, analgesic effects, regeneration of cells and tissues, and improvement of metabolism and circulation.
The indications for laser biostimulation are very broad. They include, among others: degenerative diseases of the joints of the limbs and spine, inflammation of the joints and periarticular tissues, injuries after trauma to the musculoskeletal system (e.g., dislocations, sprains, hematomas, fractures), slow-healing wounds, swelling, neuralgia, scars, contractures, and inflammation of soft tissues. Laser therapy treatments can be performed in the acute, subacute and chronic stages of the disease. The main contraindications are cancer, pregnancy, gastrointestinal bleeding, high fever, estrus and hyperthyroidism.

Magnetic therapy – therapy using a low-frequency pulsed magnetic field. The magnetic field penetrates evenly through the exposed tissues, causing a number of positive effects, including analgesic, muscle relaxant, anti-edema, vasodilatory, detoxifying, and acceleration of regeneration and healing. It is a non-thermal method and can therefore be used in the acute stage of the disease. In addition, we can apply magnetotherapy treatments through plaster or other dressings, as well as in very young and small animals (small mammals, rodents).
The basic indications are degenerative diseases of the joints of the limbs and spine, inflammation of the joints and periarticular tissues, conditions after injuries to the musculoskeletal system, difficult-to-heal wounds, peripheral circulation disorders, neurological rehabilitation, and changes associated with aging in animals. Contraindications for this method include cancer, bleeding tendency, severe heart disease, electronic implants, pregnancy, acute bacterial and viral infections, and fungal diseases.

Ultrasound – therapy using mechanical vibrations at frequencies above the threshold of human hearing. Ultrasound causes a thermal and mechanical effect (micromassage) and physicochemical changes at the site of application. In addition, it has general effects, i.e., analgesic, anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxation, increased connective tissue elasticity (scars, contractures, fibrosis), anti-edema, and increased collagen production. The main indications are degenerative diseases, contractures, scars, overload and post-traumatic conditions.

Contraindications are similar to those for previous therapies and additionally include advanced vascular calcification, thrombophlebitis, blood clotting disorders, and the presence of metal at the site of the lesions.