Dusky, Newfoundland with Hip Arthrosis and Back Pain

MLS® Laser Therapy Case Study

Dusky, Newfoundland with Hip Arthrosis and Back Pain

Species: Dog

Breed: Newfoundland

Gender: Female

Age: 12 years old

Clinical Case

Dusky, a 12 year old newfoundland, was unable to walk due to back pain and hip arthrosis. 

Therapy

Dusky had hydrotherapy and MLS® Laser Therapy.

She had MLS® for 4 weeks:

  • 3 sessions on the first week
  • 2 sessions on the second and the third week
  • 1 session on the fourth week
  • The ninth session was made after 15 days.

 

The programs used were” arthrosis” point to point on hip joint and
“back pain” point to point on lumbar and sacral spine tract. After the therapy Dusky has one session every 3 weeks for maintenance. 

Courtesy of Dr. Roberta Burdisso, Physiotherapy Service Director at CHV, Fregis, Paris

 

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