The Role Of Laser Therapy In Beaux’s Remarkable Comeback.
Building on the success of his initial work with laser therapy, Dr. Tom Walsh broadened the range of conditions he treats. Today, he frequently integrates laser therapy with other treatment modalities achieving exceptional results.
Here is exactly what Dr. Walsh did to help Beaux:
Beaux’s diagnosis
History: 9-year-old male German Shepherd
April: Beaux jumped out of the owner’s vehicle, and suddenly lost the use of his hind legs. He was taken to the emergency room and was treated conservatively with carprofen: a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
July: Presented to BluePearl for increased weakness, HL ataxia. MRI revealed T3-L3 inflammation, L1-L2 subluxation and discospondyitis L3-L10. Subluxation was back in place.
Beaux’s treatment
Owner was referred for physical therapy with Dr. Tom Walsh in July.
Here is Dr. Walsh’s protocol:
Each session includes:
- Red laser: 5 min @ 6 J/cm2
- Infrared laser: 10 min @ 6 J/cm2
- PEMF: 10 min with cryotherapy
- E-Stim: 20 min
Initial session: Limited mobility, reduce inflammation
1st 4 therapy sessions: Focused on strength and balance exercises
After 6 therapy sessions: Proprioception improved
At 10 therapy sessions: Focus shifted to gait refinement
Beaux’s results:
- Regained ambulatory status
- Rebuilt strength and balance
- Refined gait
Beaux’s recovery tells the story: Laser therapy was key.
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Laser therapy speeds healing, reduces pain and inflammation, and expands the number of conditions you treat. It’s safe, non-invasive, and promotes tissue regeneration without side effects. Quite simply, it makes the veterinarian better and broadens their scope of healing.
Helps to treat chronic conditions like osteoarthritis, to sudden GI concerns, helps improve quality of life for geriatric dogs
How does a laser work?
Photons penetrate tissue, boosting cellular healing by enhancing oxygen absorption and ATP production. This reduces inflammation, restores cell function, and promotes regeneration, reversing damage from stress, illness, and aging.
Why are vets today using laser therapy?
Simply, faster healing—up to 50% faster. Animals relax with laser, their cortisol levels decline and breathing slows. Laser therapy is non-invasive, works quickly, and pets respond well, easing the stress for owners. Avant lasers are safe to use, safe for the animal and extremely effective and efficient.
How can lasers expand your practice?
Laser therapy can generate loyal advocates and new clients through word of mouth. Short treatments that you can trust to your veterinary technicians mean you can treat more animals and address more conditions. Best of all, Avant’s affordability means ROI can be achieved in just a few months.