Clinical Applications of Low Level Laser

Research Studies

Below are details of some of the many relevant LLLT research studies available. You are welcome to contact us with any questions, and for further studies in the field of your interest.

Wound Healing

• Effect of Low Level Laser Irradiation on Indolent Ulcers caused by Buerger's Disease.
  L Schindl, A Kainz and H Kern - Institut fur Physikalische und Rehabilitation, Wilhelminenspital, Austria.
  Addressee for correspondence; Prim Dr med Univ. Liesbeth Schindl, Facharzt fur Physikalische Medezin u. Rehabilitation, Haupststrabe 146, 3411 Klosterneuburg-Weidling Austria.
  0898-5901/92/010025-07$05.00 Laser Therapy 1992 by John Wiley & Sons Ltd
  Received February 1991, revised 30 June 1991.
• The Biostimulative Effect of Low Level Laser Therapy of long standing crural Ulcers using helium neon laser, helium neon plus infrared lasers, and noncoherent light: Preliminary report of a randomised double blind comparative study.
  I Bihari and A R Mester - Laser Research Laboratory, Postgraduate Medical University, Budapest, Hugary.
  Addressee for correspondence; Adam R Mester, Laser Research Laboratory, Postgraduate Medical School, Szaboles utca 35, PO Box 112, Budapest Hungary H-1389.
  0898-5901/89/020097-02 $05.00 Laser Therapy
  1989 by John Wiley & Sons Ltd
  Received 2 January 1989- Revised 2 March 1989.
• The Use of Low Level Laser Therapy in Diabetic and other Ulcerations.
  Barbara Robinson MChS, and John Walters, MChS - District Chiropody Service, Preston Health Authority.
  JBPM /Vol.46 October 1991 No.10 pg 186-189.
• Multiwavelength Low Reactive Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) as an injunct in malignant ulcers: Case Reports.
  M Dalvi Humzah FRCS Dept of Surgery and Radiotherapy, Royal Marsden Hospital, Sutton Surrey. Costas Diamantopoulos Bsc, Dept of Plastic Surgery Queen Mary's Hospital London. Mary Dyson PhD Tissue Repair Unit Dept of Anatomy United Medical and Dental School Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital London.
  CCC 0898-5901/93/040149-04
  1993 by John Wiley & Sons Ltd
• The use of Infrared Laser Therapy in the treatment of Venous Ulceration.
  M E Sugrue, FRCSI, J Carolan, Bsc E J Leen, MB, T M Feeley, FRCSI, D J Moore, FRCSI, G D Shanik, DFCSI, St Jame's Hospital Dublin Ireland.
  Addressee for correspondence; Professor D G Shanik, Department of Vascular Surgery, St Jame's Hospital Dublin Ireland.
• Combined Phototherapy/Low Intensity Laser Therapy in the management of Diabetic Ischaemic and Neuropathic Ulcertaion: A Single case series incestigation.
  K M Lagan - RehabilitationSciences Research Group, University of Ulster at Jordanstown, Northern Ireland.
  G D Baxter School of Podiatry, University of Central England, Birmingham. R L Ashford, School of Podiatry, University of Central England Birmingham.
  Addressee for correspondence; Professor G D Baxter Rehabilitation Sciences Research Group, School of Health Sciences, University of Ulster, Jordanstown, Northern Ireland BT37 0QB.
  LASER THERAPY 1998; 10 103-110
  9/98 Rep US $ 10-12-14 1998 by LT Publishers UK Ltd
• Low Level Laser Therapy - Trial by District Nurses
  January - March 1997.
  Frances McNulty Bsc RGN RMN DN CERT - Waterloo Medical Group Northumberland.
  Issue 12 July 1997 Scottish Nurse pg 42-45.
• Gingival healing after gingivectomy procedure and low intensity laser irradiation. A clinical and biometrical study in anima nobile.
  Laser Med Surg Abstract issue, 2002: 20.
  Amorim J C F, Ribeiro M S, Groth E B.
• The effects of adding low energy laser irradiation after skin resurfacing in lowering complication.
  Laser Surg Med. Abstract
  issue, 2002, abstract 242.
  Fereydson E, Samieh M.
• The use of lasers for endodontic applications in dentistry.
  Medical Laser Application. 2001; 16 (3): 231-243.
  De Paula Eduardo C, Gouw Soares S
• Laser photostimulation accelerates wound healing in diabetic rats.
  Wound Repair and Regeneration. 2001; 9 (3): 248-255.
  Reddy G K, Stehno-Bittel L, Enwemeka C S.
• Low intensity laser therapy in wound healing - A review with special respect to diabetic angiopathies.
  Acta Chirurgica Austriaca. 2001, 33(3):132-137.
  Schindl A, Schindl M, Pernerstorfer-Schoen H, Schindl L.
• 830-nm irradiation increases the wound tensile strength in a diabetic murine model.
  Lasers in Surgery and Medicine. 2001; 28 (3): 220-226.
  Stadler I, Lanzafame R J, Evans R, et al.
• The use of low intensity laser therapy (LILT) for the treatment of open wounds in psychogeriatric patients: A pilot study.
  Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics. 2000, 18/2 (1-19)
  Verdote-Robertson-R, Munchua-M-M, Reddon-J-R.
• A case report of low intensity laser therapy (LILT) in the management of venous ulceration: potential effects of wound debridement upon efficacy.
  Journal of Clinical Laser Medicine & Surgery. 2000; 18 (1): 15-22
  Lagan-K-M, Mc-Donough-S-M, Clements-B-A, Baxter-G-D.
• Osteochondral lesion repair of the knee in the rabbit after low-power diode Ga-Al-As laser biostimulation: an experimental study.
  Artificial Cells, Blood Substitutes, and Immobilization Biotechnology. 2000; 28 (4): 321-336.
  Morrone-G, Guzzardella-G-A, Torricelli-P et al.
• Laser and Sports Medicine in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  Junichiro Kubota M.D. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
• Therapeutic laser in treatment of trophic ulcers (TU) of venous aetiology.
  V. M. Lisienko, O. J. Menjajlenko. The Ural State Medical Academy.
• Laser Therapy As A New Modality In The Treatment Of Incomplete Peripheral Nerve Injuries: Prospective Clinical Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Randomized Study
  S. Rochkind, M. Alon, T. Brantwien, M. Nissan, M. Khaigrekht, VE. Drory Departments of Neurosurgery, Neurology, Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Israel
• Low-Level Laser Therapy Facilitates Superficial Wound Healing in Humans: A Triple-Blind, Sham-Controlled Study
  J. Ty Hopkins*; Todd A. McLoda†; Jeff G. Seegmiller‡; G. David Baxter§ *Brigham Young University, Provo, UT; †Illinois State University, Normal, IL; ‡Ohio University, Athens, OH; §University of Ulster, Belfast, Northern Ireland J. Ty Hopkins, PhD, ATC; Todd A. McLoda, PhD, ATC/L; and Jeff G. Seegmiller, EdD, ATC/L, contributed to conception and design; acquisition and analysis and interpretation of the data; and drafting, critical revision, and final approval of the article. G. David Baxter, DPhil, contributed to conception and design and critical revision and final approval of the article. Address correspondence to J. Ty Hopkins, PhD, ATC

Pain Relief

• Retrospective study of Diode Laser Therapy for pain attenuation in 365 patients: detailed analysis by questionnaire.
  Chiyuki Shiroto - Shiroto Clinic, Goshogowara City, Aomori.
  Kelichi Ono - 2nd Dept of Surgery,School of medicine, Hirosaki University Hirosaki. oshio Ohshiro - Japan Medical Laser Laboratory 1, Tokyo Japan.
  Addressee for correspondence; Chiyuki Shiroto, Shiroto Clinic 64 Sakae Machi, Goshogowara City, Aomori Japan.
  0898-5901 89 010041-07 $05.00 ( 1989 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
• The effect of Low Level Laser Therapy on acute headache syndromes
  Steven Amoils - University of Cincinnati Family Medicine Dept, 231 Bethesda Ave, Cincinnati Ohio 45267 USA. John Kues - Cincinnati Family Medicine, 10661 Loveland-Madeira Road Loveland Ohio 45140 USA.
  10 patients - 6 had occipital neuralgia, 2 had migraines and 1 had cluster headache
• A Double blind study of relief from chronic pain by Low Power Laser Irradiation.
  J Walker - The Pain Institute, 1964 Westwood Boulevard,Suite 220, Los Angeles,CA 90025 USA.
  36 patients with pain lasting more than six months.
  Neuroscience Letter 43 (1983) 339-344 Elsevier Scientific Publishers Ireland Ltd.
• A Double blind study placebo controlled investigation of the Hypoalgesic effects of Low Intensity Laser Irradiation of the cervical nerve roots using experimental Ischaemic Pain.
  Basim Mokhtar,D.Walker,G David Baxter,A Jean Bell & Jim M Allen - Dept of Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy & Biomedical Sciences Research Centre, University of Ulster at Jordanstown BT 37 0QB N.Ireland.
• The effect of Laser Irradiation upon Microstimulation Evoked Pain.
  G D Baxter & J M Allen, Biomedical Research Centre, Dept. Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy University of Ulster
• The effect of Low Level Laser Irradiation of Ipsilateral ERB'S point upon tourniquet- Induced Ischaemic pain: A single blind study.
  B Mokhtar, G D Baxter, J M Allen & A J Bell.
  Biomedical Sciences Research Centre, University of Ulster, Jordanstown BT 37 0QB N.Ireland.
  24 Male patients age 18-26.
• Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) of Tendinitis and Myofascial Pains. A randomised, double blind controlled study.
  Mimmi Logdberg-Anderssont - Akersberga Health Care Centre
  Sture Mutzell - Danderyd University Hospital.
  Ake Hazel - Vaxholm Health Care Centre Stockholm Sweden.
  176 Patients - 34 had Myofascial Pains, 142 had Tendinitis.
  Addressee for correspondence: Sture Mutzell, Danderyd University Hospital 5-182 87 Danderyd Sweden. 03/07 Rep US 10-12-14, 1997 by LT Publishers, UK, Ltd. LASER THERAPY, 1997:9: 79-86
• Diode Laser in cervical Myofascial Pain: A Double blind study versus placebo.
  F. Ceccherelli, L.Atalfini, G Lo Castro, A Avila, F Ambrosio and G P Giron
  Institute of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, University of Padua and the Associazione Italiana per la Ricerca, l'Aggiornamento Scientif co, Padua Italy.
  Addressee for correspondence :Dr F Ceccherelli Instituto di Anestesiology Rianimazione via C. Battisti 267, 35121 Padova Italia The Clinical Journal of Pain 5:301-304 copyright 1989 Raven Press Ltd, New York
  Pain scores and side effects in response to Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Myofascial trigger points. A double blind placebo controlled random study
  E Liisa Laakso Carolyn Richardson and Tess Cramond - Physiotherapy Dept, Royal Brisbane Hospital Brisbane, Physiotherapy Dept University of Queensland, Brisbane and Pain Clinic, Royal Brisbane Hospital Brisbane, Queensland Australia.
  Adressee for correspondence: E Liisa Laakso BPhty PhD, Physiotherapy Dept, Royal Brisbane Hospital Herston Queensland Australia.
  6/97 Rep. US 8-10-12 copyriht 1997 by LT Publishers UK Ltd. Manuscript received January 1997, accepted for publication March 1997.
• Physiological Responses in Chronic Pain Patients LLLT Protocol
  Scott D Fender and David Diffee - Pain Research Group, Arvada, Colorado U.S.A.
  Adressee : Scott D Fender Dds DAPM, 5275 Marshall Street, Suite 203, Arvada, CO 80002, U.S.A.
  0898-5901/92/040169-05$07.50 1992 by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
• LLLT (Low Reactive Level Laser Therapy) - A Clinical Study: Relationship Between Pain Attenuation and The Serotonergic Mechanism
  Tohru Mizokami, Kazuya Aoki*, Satoshi Iwabuchi*, Keiichirou Kasai*, Yasuyuki Yamazaki*, Takatoshi Sakurai*, Kanji Samejima* and Nobou Yoshii*
  Alta Clinic 165-10 Terayama, Midori Ward, Yokohama City, Japan 226. *Second Department of Neurology, Ohashi Hospital, Toho University, Tokyo
• Somatosensory Trigeminal Evoked Potential Amplitudes Following Low Level Laser And Sham Irradiation Over Time
  Arthur J. Nelson, PT, PhD, FAPTA * & Mark H. Friedman, DDS + * Department of Biology, Physical Therapy Program, College of Staten Island, City University of New York, NY, and + Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities, Staten Island, N.Y., U.S.A.
• Laser Therapy In The Treatment Of Dental Hypersensitivity &emdash; A Histologic Study And Clinical Application
  Aldo Brugnera Junior, DDS, Ph.D.1,2,3, Ana Eliza Garrini, DDS1, Antonio Pinheiro, DDS, Ph.D.2, Dilma Helena Souza Campos, DDS1, Elisângela Donamaria, DDS1, Fábio Magalhães, DDS1, Fatima Zanin, DDS1, Jesus Djalma Pécora, DDS3, Márcia Takamoto, DDS1 and Thereza Christinna Ladalardo, DDS1
  1. School of Dentistry, Universidade Camilo Castelo Branco, São Paulo, SP, Brazil;
  2. School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, BA, Brazil;
  3. School of Dentistry, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP , Brazil
• Clinical evaluation of the low intensity laser antialgic action of GaAlAs (wavelenght=785 nm) in the treatment of the temporomandibular disorders.
  Laser Med Surg Abstract issue, 2002: 18.
  Sanseverino N T M, Sanseverino C A M, Ribeiro M S et al.
• Laser and Sports Medicine in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
  Junichiro Kubota M.D. Department of Plastic and
  Reconstructive Surgery, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.

Rheumatoid and Osteo-Arthritis

• Clinical Application of GaAIAs 830nm Diode Laser in treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
  Kanji Asada, Yasutaka Yutani, Akira Sakawa and Akira Shimazu - Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University Medical School, Japan
  0895-5901/91/020077-06$05.00 1991 by John Wiley & Sons Ltd
• Laser Therapy of Rheumatoid Arthritis
  John A. Goldman, MD, Joseph Chiapella, MD, Helen Casey, PhD, Noah Bass, MD, Jimmy Graham, MD, William McClatchey, MD, R. V. Dronavalli, MD, Richard Brown, MD, William J Bennett, MD, Stephen B. Miller, MD, Colon H. Wilson, MD, Bobbie Pearson, OTR, Cosmo Haun, MD, Lydia Persinski, MS, Herb Huey, MS, and Mike Muckerheide
  From the Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology-Immunology, The Woodruff Medical Centre, Emory University School of Medicine (J.A.G., J.C., N.B., J.G., W.McC., RVD., R.B., W.J.B., S.B.M., C.H.W., C.H.); the Emory University Clinic (L.P., H.H.); the Hand of Management Centre, Centre for Rehabilitation Medicine (B.P.); the Centre for Disease Control (H.C.); Atlanta, Georgia, and the A. Ward Ford Memorial Institute, Wausau, Wisconsin (M.M)
• Laser Therapy of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Clinical and Morphological Study
  V.V Tsirko, P. Ja. Mulidiyarov, Ja. A. Sigidin
  The Institute of Rheumatology (dir. - member-corr. AMP of the USSR prof. V. A. Nasonova) AMP of the USSR, Moscow
• A Double Blind Trial of the Effects of Low Level Laser in Rheumatoid Arthritis Abstract no. 18
  By: J Hall, A K Clarke, Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Bath, England
• Low Power Laser Therapy in Rheumatoid Arthritis
  Nina Palmgren, Griethe F. Jenson, Kamma Kaae, Marianne Windelin, Hans C. Colov
  Departments of Rheumatology, Rehabilitation and Gynecology, Copenhagen County Hospital Gentofte, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
  Correspondence to Dr H. C. Colov, The Pain Clinic, Skodsborg Sanatorium, Strandvejen 134, DK-2942 Skodsborg, Denmark.
• Infrared Diode Laser in Low Reactive Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Knee Osteoarthritis
  M. A. Trelles*, J. Rigau*, P. Sala*, G. Calderhead** and T. Ohshiro***
  *Instituto Medico Vilafortuny, Cambrils (Tarragona), Spain, ** International Medical Laser Information Service, Tochigi, and *** Japan Medical Laser Laboratory, Tokyo, Japan.
• Comparison Double Blind study on Shoulder Periathritis with 15mW I.R. C.W. 820nm Laser Diode and Ibuprofen 2-4 Isobutylephenyl Proprionic Acid (400mg/day)
  Emmanouilidis O. Bakas E. Roumeliotis D.
  Government Hospital of Traumatic Injuries and Rehabilitation, Dept. of Physical Medicine Kifisia, Athens, Greece.
  All correspondence for this paper to Dr. Omiros Emmanouilidis, Kikladon 8-10, Halandri, Athens 152 34, Greece.
• The Clinical Efficacy Of Low-Power Laser Therapy On Pain And Function In Cervical Osteoarthritis.
  Clinical Rheumatology. 2001; 20(3): 181-184.
  Oezdemir F, Birtane M, Kokino S

Musculoskeletal Applications

• A Double Blind study in low power Laser therapy of shoulder Tendonitis.
  S England, A J Farrell, J S Coppock, G Struters and P A Bacon.
  Department of Rheumatology, Coventry & Warwickshire Hospital, Coventry, Department of Rheumatology, Quenn Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
  3 Groups - Active Laser, Dummy Laser and Drug.
  Addressee for correspondence; Adrian J Farrell, Dept of Rheumatology Coventry & Warwickshire Hosp, Coventry CV1 4FH England.
  Scand J Rheumatology 18: 427-431 1989.
• A Double blind study of Low Level Laser Versus Placebo in the treatment of Tennis Elbow.
  Ottar VasseljenJr - Trondheim Fysikalske Institutt, SVERRES GT.3,7045 Trondheim. Berit Kjeldstad - Orkanger Fysikalske Institutt, 7300 Orkanger. Anders Johnsson - Dept of Physics, AVH University of Trondheim, N-7055 Dragvoll
  Stig Larsen - Medstat P.b. 37 N-2011 Strommen,Norway.
  2 Groups 15 patients in each group.
  Scand J Rehab Med 24: 37-42, 1992
• A Single blind pilot study to evaluate the efficacy of Low Power Laser Irradiation on the treatment of Chronic Achilles Tendinitis.
• The use of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in the treatment of trigger points that are associated with rotator cuff tedonitis.
  A.Al-Shenqiti M.D. & J. Oldham (2003). SPIE Volume 5287, pp91-101.
• Successful Management of female office workers with "repetitive stress injury" or "carpal tunnel syndrome" by a new treatment modality - Application of Low Level Laser
  E Wong LEE J, Zu Cherman and D P Mason - Wester Heart Institute and St Marys Spine Centre, St Marys Medical Centre, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A and Head and Neck Pain Centre Honolulu HL, U.S.A
  Manuscript received: July 1997. Accepted for publication: September 1997. Laser Therapy, 1997:9: 131-136 09/97 Rep. US $ 10-12-14 by LT Publishers UK Ltd.
• Thermographic study of Low Level Laser Therapy for Acute-Phase Injury
  Yoshimi Asagai, M.D.1, Atsuhiro Imakiire, M.D.2, Toshio Ohshiro, M.D.3,
  1. Shinano Handicapped Children`s Hospital Shimosuwa, Nagano, Japan
  2. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical University Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
  3. Japan Medical Laser Laboratory, Shinanomachi, Tokyo, Japan
• The Biological Effects of Laser Therapy and Other physical Modalities on Connective Tissue Repair Processes
  Chukuka S. Enwemeka, P.T., Ph.D., FACSM, G. Kesava Reddy, Ph.D., Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS 66160-7601, USA
• Low level laser therapy for tendinopathy. Evidence of a dose-response pattern.
  Physical Therapy Reviews. 2001; 6: 91-99.
  Bjordal J M, Couppé C, Ljunggren E.
• Assessment of low-power laser biostimulation on chondral lesions: an "in vivo" experimental study. Artificial cells, blood substitutes, amd immobilization biotechnology.
  2000;28 (5): 441-449.
  Guzzardella-G-A, Morrone-G, Torricelli-P et al.
• The Japanese Experience in Sumo Wrestling
  Toshio Ohshiro (1), Katsumi Sasaki (2), Shouhei Yasuda (2), Shunji Fujii (3), Takafumi Ohshiro (3), Takeo Touno (4), Shigeru Matsumoto (4) 1) Japan Medical Laser Laboratory , 2) Oshiro Clinic, 3) Keio University Dept. of Plast. and Reconst. Surgery, 4) Nihon Sport Science University.
• Low Level Laser Therapy Of Soft Tissue Injuries Upon Sport Activities And Traffic Accidents: A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study On 132 Patients.
  Zlatko Simunovic, M.D., F.M.H. (1), Tatjana Trobonjaca, M.D. (2) (1) Pain Clinic-Laser Center, Locarno, Switzerland; (2) 2 Laser Center, Opatija, Croatia. (3)
• Treatment of the acute Periarthritis humeroscapular with laserpuncture.
  Odalys Gonzáles Álvarez, Main Educational Clinic of Urgencies "Antonio Maceo", Cerro Municipality, Havana City.
• Laserpharmacology and Achilles tendinopathy
  Paul Meersman, Private Laser and Sport Medical Center, Kapelle op den Bos, Belgium.
• Level Laser Therapy In Tendon Injuries? - A Review Of In Vitro And In Vivo Trials
  J.M. Bjordal, C. Couppe University of Bergen, Dept. Physiotherapy Science, Bergen, Norway
• Low Level Laser Therapy Can Be Effective For Tendonitis: A Meta-Analysis
  J.M. Bjordal, C. Couppe University of Bergen, Dept. Physiotherapy Science, Bergen, Norway

Smoking Cessation

• Laser-Acupuncture Detoxification (LASAC) Its Role In Smoking Cessation
  Tiziano A. Marovino P.T., MCPA, MAFC, ACSM, BAPE, BRLS, BHSc, Dip.P.T., M.Cl.Sc (pending)
  Former Director of Research & Development, World Laser Corporation, Vancouver, B.C., Canada
  Currently in Private Practice as a Research and Measurement Consultant, Sussex Physiotherapy Clinic, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
• Low Level Laser Therapy – Double blind study to assess the effectiveness of the therapy as a treatment for stopping smoking
  Tony Harrison, Natural Health Clinic, Bristol - UNPUBLISHED
• Low Level Laser Therapy – Double blind study to assess the effectiveness of the therapy as a treatment for stopping smoking
  Paul Lowe, Katherine Kerr, Middlesex University - UNPUBLISHED
• Low Level Laser Therapy – Project Evaluation to assess the effectiveness of the therapy as a treatment for stopping smoking
  Anna Sheridan, Laser Therapy Centre, Dumfries and Galloway, SW Scotland – UNPUBLISHED

More details on these available on request from Omega Laser Systems.

Equine Applications

• Conservative treatment of chronic skin lesions of the horse
  by laser puncture. Mitterfield 2, A - 4230 Pregarten, Austria. Praktische Tierarzt;
  vol. 1; pp 12 - 16, 19 - 21; ISSN : 0032 - 681X; 16 Ref
• Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology
  no. 7; pp 11 - 13; ISSN : 1000 - 6419; 4 Ref.
• The effects of low level lasers on soft tissue in veterinary medicine
  The Acupuncture Institute, Wheatley, Ontario, Canada N0P 2P0
  Lloyd S. McKibbin and Robert Downie
• LP - Laser effects in equine traumatology and post-surgery
  145, avenue de Malakoff, 75116 Paris - France (45.00.78.99)
  Theo. G. Antikas, Equine Veterinarian
• Low level laser therapy in horses
  Department of Veterinary Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro
  University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido, Japan
  Harou Yamanda, Tsutomu Kameya, Noritugu Abe and Kazuro Miyahara
• Use of laser light to treat certain lesions in standardbreds
  An infrared laser was successfully employed in the treatment of check ligament injuries, plantar desmitis and pharyngeal lymphoid hyperplasia
  L. S. McKibbin, DVM and Donna Paraschak, Bsc, MA
• Treatment of chronic back pain in horses
  Stimulation of acupuncture points with a low powered infrared laser Benson B. Martin Jr., VMD and Alan M. Klide, VMD, Diplomatic ACVA
  A review of clinical applications of Low Level Laser Therapy in Veterinary medicine
  Tsutomu Kaymeya (1), Li-Shi Wang (2) and Haruo Yamanda (1)
  (1) Department of Veterinary Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine, Obihirio University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine 080 Hokkaido, Japan and (2) Department of Animal Anatomy, Changchun Veterinary University, China.
• A study of the effects of lasering on chronic bowed tendons
  at Wheatley Hall Farm Limited, Canada, January 1983
  L. S. McKibbin, DVM and D.M. Paraschak, MA, Hons BS
• Laser therapy by fibroendoscopy in the mucosa of the equine upper airway
  Department of Veterinary Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cordoba, Spain
  Gomez-Villamandos R.J., Santisteban-Valenzuela J.M, Ruiz-Calatrava I., Gomez-Villamandos J.C., Avila-Jurado I.
• Laser Therapy and Wound Healing in Horses
  The Pensylvania State University, Veterinary Science Extension
  Abstracted from: Peterson, S.L., et al. Equine Vet. J. 31, 1999. In ISU Vet Medm Sept. 1999
• Laser Acupuncture on Horses with COPD
  Dr. med vet Uwe Petermann, prakt Tierarzt, Akupunktur, Germany
• The role of laser acupuncture in equine back problems
  Dr. med vet Uwe Petermann, prakt Tierarzt, Akupunktur, Germany
• Laser acupuncture treatment of infected arthritis and tendosynovitis in horses
  Dr. med vet Uwe Petermann (Pre-publication)