Late winter/early spring is the time of year when those of us with the competitive urge start planning for the upcoming season of competitions. Top of mind is generally conditioning, schedule planning, and diet to ensure our horses are in peak performance shape come spring. But let’s not forget about the importance of addressing our horses from the inside out to make sure that there aren’t underlying issues that are going to rear their ugly head once competition season arrives. As many of you know, Dr. Penttila competes at a high level on her barrel horse so we’re going to share with you some tips and tricks from our veterinary team on how we keeps her horses in top form. In today’s blog post we’re going to explore the benefits of the Smart RLT regenerative laser therapy for our performance horses and how this groundbreaking advancement in equine healthcare holds the promise of enhancing their well-being and performance.
Regenerative Laser Therapy harnesses the power of short, high energy light pulses to stimulate cellular activity and promote healing in horses. This non-invasive and drug-free approach has shown remarkable results in addressing a variety of conditions, ranging from musculoskeletal issues to soft tissue injuries. As advocates for the health and happiness of our equine partners, we believe this therapy is a valuable addition to our equine care toolkit for keeping them in top performance form.
Key Benefits of Regenerative Laser Therapy for Horses:
Accelerated Healing: The therapy stimulates cellular regeneration, accelerating the healing process for injuries and promoting overall tissue health.
Pain Management: By targeting inflamed areas and releasing endorphins, the therapy aids in pain management without the use of pharmaceuticals.
Improved Joint Function: Regenerative Laser Therapy has shown effectiveness in reducing inflammation in joints, contributing to enhanced mobility and flexibility.
Enhanced Performance: Many equestrians have reported improved performance levels in their horses after incorporating regenerative laser treatments into their care routines.
Non-Invasive and Stress-Free: Unlike some traditional treatments, this therapy is non-invasive, stress-free, and well-tolerated by horses, ensuring a positive experience for both the horses and their humans.
Specific Issues that respond well to laser therapy include soft tissue injuries (both in the healing phase and as a maintenance treatment to help prevent the injury from recurring); joint pain; neck, back or SI pain; sore feet and navicular disease, and wound healing or scratches treatment.
See this section of our webpage for more info about laser treatment packages: https://www.burwashequine.ca/regenerative-laser-therapy