Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
What photobiomodulation for spinal cord injury in dogs with disk
By Robinson, Narda G·Published in Photomedicine and laser surgery·2017·CuraCore Integrative Medicine and Education Center·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Beyond the Laboratory, Into the Clinic: What Dogs with Disk Disease Have Taught Us About Photobiomodulation for Spinal Cord Injury.
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Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with intervertebral disk disease (IVDD), which can cause back pain and mobility issues, were treated with photobiomodulation (a light therapy) and acupuncture to help improve their recovery. These treatments aim to enhance healing and function in dogs with spinal cord injuries. The findings suggest that these integrative approaches could significantly benefit both dogs and humans suffering from similar conditions. Many dogs showed improvements in their quality of life and mobility after receiving these therapies.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: For spinal-cord-injured (SCI) patients, integrative medicine approaches such as photomedicine and acupuncture can renew hope and offer previously unrecognized ways to help regain function and improve quality of life. OBJECTIVE: By understanding the mechanisms of action that these two modalities share, practitioners can better target specific attributes of spinal cord pathophysiology that are limiting recovery. Naturally occurring intervertebral disk disease (IVDD) in dogs affords unparalleled translational opportunities to develop treatment strategies involving photobiomodulation and acupuncture. CONCLUSIONS: Insights derived through clinical trials of dogs with IVDD have the potential to raise the standard of care for both human and canine SCI patients.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29099681/