Laser Therapy

Benefits and What's all the Hype?

Equine Light Therapy Systems (LTS) is the ultimate line of products for your horse to prevent and protect against various injuries using NASA’s LED technology. The NASA LED’s are developed with specific wavelengths, which are scientifically well documented, for increasing the healing process in humans and animals. Equine LTS uses LEDs with different wavelengths, within the optical window which increases the regeneration of the cells by up to 200%.(except blue 450nm which is antibacterial).

The optimal window ranges from 660nm to 900nm,which ensures the maximum absorption of energy into the cells.

What can Light Therapy Help with?

  • Ligament and Tendon Injuries- Healing time can be reduced by 2/3. 
  • Scar tissue reduction.
  • Reduces lactic acid build up in the muscles, after training.
  • Wound healing– Fast healing, minimization of scar tissue.
  • Increases hair growth.
  • Muscle injuries/soreness –increases blood circulation and reduces restitution time.
  • Decrease pain and inflammation
  • Red light therapy before a workout can have substantial positive effects, including improved performance, decreased oxidative stress, reduced fatigue, shortened post-workout recovery time, and less muscle damage.

Both acute and sub-acute wounds in various stages of edema and degrees of infection, shows accelerated healing, when being treated daily with near-IR LED's on the afflicted area, along with a reduction of pain after the first or second treatment, without any side effects from the treatment and very little scar tissue after the wounds has healed up.

The Equine LTS, has its foundation in the NASA LED research. The evolution within Light Emitting Diode (LED), has been exponential since 2002. The Equine LTS is using LED Chips, not the old fashioned light emitting diode bulbs, for a more stream lined look and 120 degrees light. The LED chips is mounted on a flexible strip, pre-wired with resistors and coated with a water resistant silicon top, to maintain durability and easy cleaning. The LED strips are powered by a 12V rechargeable battery.

The wavelength of the LED’s used in the LTS range from 450-900nm specifically blue light with 450nm, deep red 660nm and near infrared light 850nm. According to studies done by H. Wheeler et. al. these are the weave length which has the greatest effect on the living tissue. 

Photon Energy

As light goes from one energy level, to a lower energy level, a photon is released. The released photon, from light within the specific weave lengths of 450nm,660nm and 850nm are then absorbed by the mitochondria. The mitochondria is the power plant of the cells, it's here the ATP (energy) is produced. The photon stimulates the energy being metabolized, in the muscles and the bones, along with the epidermis. The LED treatment promotes accelerated normal healing and regeneration of the tissue. But will not produce overgrowth or neoplastic transformation in the tissue. Thereby shortening the duration of recovery after an injury, by promotion accelerated healing in the tissue, reducing pain and inflammation in soft tissue and joints.

Blue Light

The photons of blue light with a wavelength of 450nm, will penetrate the surface of the epidermis by 0.3mm. Already being used by numerous companies, for the treatment of acne, reduction of scares, promoting hair growth for the prevention of hair loss, and rejuvenation of the epidermis. Along with promoting rapid healing of a diabetic leg wound, with very good results.

Red Light

The deep red light, with a wavelength of 660nm. Will pass the epidermis and into the underlying muscles and ligaments, with as much as 23cm. Delivering the photon energy, to increase cell growth with as much as 140-200%, thereby decreasing wound size with more than 36%. The Improvement of musculoskeletal was greater than 40%, in injured Navy SEAL team members. Along with a 47% reduction of pain, in children with oral mucositis. Additionally the anti-inflammatory effects in wounds, muscles and joints of red LED's with a wavelength of 660nm, has been well documented.

Infrared and near-infrared light

Infrared (IR) light and near-infrared light with a wavelength of 780nm - 900nm is close to invisible to the human eye. IR light penetrates the deepest into soft tissue and bones and has been proven in numerous researches to lessen skeletal muscle fatigue in humans, along with shorten the recovery time after strenuous exercise.

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