Acta Vet. Brno 2017, 86: 91-96

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb201786010091

The use of laser biostimulation in human and animal physiotherapy – a review

Paulina Zielińska1, Maria Soroko2, Anna Zwyrzykowska3, Zdzisław Kiełbowicz1

1Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Surgery, Wroclaw, Poland
2Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Faculty of Biology and Animal Science, Department of Horse Breeding and Equestrian Studies, Wroclaw, Poland
3Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Faculty of Biology and Animal Science, Department of Environment Hygiene and Animal Welfare, Wroclaw, Poland

Received January 25, 2016
Accepted February 17, 2017

Laser biostimulation involves applying a laser beam to the tissue to facilitate healing and regenerative processes. Laser therapy is one of the most important physical methods used in human physiotherapy. In veterinary medicine, laser therapy is a new and so far poorly examined method. The results of studies conducted so far are very promising, yet the positive effect of laser light, especially that of class IV, has yet to be confirmed. This article presents an overview of the available literature on the effect of laser treatment on the human and animal organism.

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