Category Archives: Laser Therapy

Treating Semitendinosus Muscle Puncture Wound

The mare presented with a deep laceration to the Hamstring muscle the Semitendinosus, which is a Large muscle, forming the contour of the caudal thigh. In horses, the muscle is comprised of two heads; the bellies of which then reunite and run as a flat tendon to the medial side of the leg. The action…
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Treating Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon Trauma to the Front Leg

Using the K Laser, I selected the Chronic Wound Setting Protocol to treat the Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon Trauma to the front leg of an 8yr old thoroughbred gelding. I treated the wound every second day, encompassing a good margin of the surrounding tissues. The pain and inflammation reduced after the first two treatments. I…
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