Laser Technology vs PEMF Therapy

[gbequineservices]

I’m looking to add one of these services to my business possibly. I have tried searching through other forums and found stuff from years ago but I’m sure the technology has been updated so I’m searching for a few opinions.

Have you used either one of these? What injury/rehabilitation purpose did you use it for? Did you see any positive outcomes? What was you pricing per session? How many sessions did you have to notice a difference(if you did?)
Did you use anything else besides these two options?

Looking for any possible info.

[mydogs]

I’ve used both and like both.

It really depends on what kind of laser you are looking to purchase. Are you looking at a laser pad or a handheld laser?

I do like PEMF a little more since it can cover more of an area at a time than a handheld laser.

My massage therapist uses a handheld cold laser on muscles that are a little too tight before massaging that area.
I’ve used PEMF on suspensory issues and abscess. My PEMF practitioner is currently treating her horse with a suspensory tear.

For a quick PEMF session, it is about $2/minute. For a full hour, it is $125.
I haven’t had to pay for a laser session.

My horse is vocal about how he feels if the PEMF machine is too strong, he does not like it. But, he has reacted positively to both PEMF and laser therapy. I used PEMF on my ankle right before a ride and didn’t feel any normal tightness or tingling session like I normally do and had more range of motion for a little bit. I haven’t tried the red light on myself yet (don’t know why) but I probably should.

Some people say they felt an immediate difference when they rode immediately after a PEMF or laser session.

I have a red light therapy pad and I like that I can’t overdo treatment with it since it isn’t as strong and it covers more surface area than a handheld laser, but it also takes more time to treat.

[gbequineservices]

@mydogs

I’ve used both and like both.

It really depends on what kind of laser you are looking to purchase. Are you looking at a laser pad or a handheld laser?

I do like PEMF a little more since it can cover more of an area at a time than a handheld laser.

My massage therapist uses a handheld cold laser on muscles that are a little too tight before massaging that area.
I’ve used PEMF on suspensory issues and abscess. My PEMF practitioner is currently treating her horse with a suspensory tear.

For a quick PEMF session, it is about $2/minute. For a full hour, it is $125.
I haven’t had to pay for a laser session.

My horse is vocal about how he feels if the PEMF machine is too strong, he does not like it. But, he has reacted positively to both PEMF and laser therapy. I used PEMF on my ankle right before a ride and didn’t feel any normal tightness or tingling session like I normally do and had more range of motion for a little bit. I haven’t tried the red light on myself yet (don’t know why) but I probably should.

Some people say they felt an immediate difference when they rode immediately after a PEMF or laser session.

I have a red light therapy pad and I like that I can’t overdo treatment with it since it isn’t as strong and it covers more surface area than a handheld laser, but it also takes more time to treat.

I was looking into the Respond Systems Class IV laser, its handheld:) Thanks for the input!

[leheath]

I have a PEMF machine from Pulse Equine and I love it and am impressed with the science behind it. I treat horses, humans, and companion animals. I have used it to resolve 2 minor colics in my own horse and also definitely felt improved relaxation in my horse when ridden after a PEMF session. Comments I’ve received from riders of horses I have treated were that they were more balanced left to right (less difference between the “stronger” vs “weaker” side) after treatment as well as more relaxed. All horses have reacted very positively to PEMF sessions.

I charge $65 for 45 minutes and $85 for 60 minutes for horses. $50 and $90 for 30 and 60 minutes, respectively, for humans.

I have not personally used it for any major horse injuries but have seen impressive case studies on abscesses, navicular changes, and open wounds that have resolved much faster/better with PEMF than would be normally expected. A (human) friend used it after a total hip replacement and was cleared for all activities in half the time normally allocated for recovery. I have used it on myself to address chronic tailbone pain and obtained significant improvement in just one session as has one of my clients with major back pain & spasms. Multiple sessions have provided more lasting relief from my tailbone issue.

In the past, I have used the handlheld red light on myself and a horse. On myself, it was good for resolving acute back pain, but didn’t heal/resolve long-term or chronic issues. It seems to really relax the horse, but I didn’t see any signs of it resolving or healing significant issues. That said, that was a long time ago and I don’t think the red light therapy is the same as the cold laser therapy you are considering.

[gbequineservices]

@leheath

I have a PEMF machine from Pulse Equine and I love it and am impressed with the science behind it. I treat horses, humans, and companion animals. I have used it to resolve 2 minor colics in my own horse and also definitely felt improved relaxation in my horse when ridden after a PEMF session. Comments I’ve received from riders of horses I have treated were that they were more balanced left to right (less difference between the “stronger” vs “weaker” side) after treatment as well as more relaxed. All horses have reacted very positively to PEMF sessions.

I charge $65 for 45 minutes and $85 for 60 minutes for horses. $50 and $90 for 30 and 60 minutes, respectively, for humans.

I have not personally used it for any major horse injuries but have seen impressive case studies on abscesses, navicular changes, and open wounds that have resolved much faster/better with PEMF than would be normally expected. A (human) friend used it after a total hip replacement and was cleared for all activities in half the time normally allocated for recovery. I have used it on myself to address chronic tailbone pain and obtained significant improvement in just one session as has one of my clients with major back pain & spasms. Multiple sessions have provided more lasting relief from my tailbone issue.

In the past, I have used the handlheld red light on myself and a horse. On myself, it was good for resolving acute back pain, but didn’t heal/resolve long-term or chronic issues. It seems to really relax the horse, but I didn’t see any signs of it resolving or healing significant issues. That said, that was a long time ago and I don’t think the red light therapy is the same as the cold laser therapy you are considering.

Wow, thanks for all the info! Do you have a pretty big clientele?

[leheath]

@gbequineservices not yet - I only just finished certification and have started offering my services to others. I only do it part time as I have a full-time career so I have a fairly small clientele right now, but will be hopefully building on it. The 2 people who introduced me to PEMF both do it full time and seem to stay pretty busy!