Healing with Light: How Laser Therapy Helped a Dog Walk Again
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Yan Dian Dian, a 14-year-old male Maltese dog, was suffering from atopic dermatitis, keratoconjunctivitis sicca and cognitive dysfunction. The treatment initially involved daily laser puncture and therapy for two weeks, after which the dog’s pain began to decrease. The case study notes that the dog responded better to the laser puncture than to the other treatments. Over the next two months, the sessions were reduced, with the dog receiving only a laser puncture every 2–3 weeks for maintenance. The case highlights how MLS Laser Puncture was effective in managing the dog’s chronic neck pain.
Species: Dog | Breed: Maltese | Gender: Male | Age: 14 | Name: Yang Dian Dian
Clinical Case
Yang Dian Dian was presented to a rehabilitation center with an acute episode of severe neck pain. He had several pre-existing conditions, including atopic dermatitis, keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye), and cognitive dysfunction. He was already being treated with a regimen of NSAIDs, tramadol, gabapentin, and cyproheptadine. A physical examination revealed significant pain when the neck was touched or moved, and the muscles in the front of his neck were stiff. No neurological deficits were observed.
A comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation protocol was implemented to manage his pain. This included combining MLS laser puncture with other analgesic therapies, like a fentanyl patch, laser therapy, and muscle relaxants. For the first two weeks, both laser puncture and laser therapy were administered daily. The specific laser puncture parameters involved using an MLS laser system on various acupuncture points, such as Jing-Jia-Ji and BL11, at a Nogier A frequency of 292 Hz for six seconds per point. The dog showed gradual improvement, and the case study highlighted that he responded better to the laser puncture than to the laser therapy alone. After the initial two months, the treatment was scaled back to only an MLS laser puncture every 2–3 weeks to continue managing pain and inflammation.
Clinical Examination
– Marked pain on palpation and passive neck movements
– Ventral neck muscle stiffness
– No obvious neurological deficits
Physical medicine and rehabilitation protocol
– Laser puncture was associated with other analgesic therapies (Fentanyl patch, laser therapy, and muscle relaxants)
– During the first two weeks, laser puncture was associated with laser therapy every day
– After two months, laser puncture alone was continued for pain and inflammation management
– Follow-up protocol: MLS® laser puncture every 2–3 weeks
Results
– Pain gradually decreased during the first two weeks
– Better response to laser puncture than to standard laser therapy
– Continued sessions for maintenance
MLS ® Laser Puncture
Acupuncture Points
Jing-Jia-Ji, BL11, BL23, GV4, GV11, Hua-to-jia-ji (T13–L2), Bai-hui
Frequency
Nogier A (292 Hz)
Intensity
1%
Duration
6 seconds per point
Energy Dosage
0.41J (3.26J/cm²)
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