Species: Canine
Breed: Maltese
Gender: Male
Age: 14 years old
Clinical Case
- Animal suffering from atopic dermatitis, keratoconjunctivitis sicca and cognitive dysfunction.
- The subject is referred to the rehabilitation centre following an acute episode of pain in the neck.
- Currently on NSAID, Tramadol, gabapentin, cyproheptadine therapy.
Clinical Examination
- Marked pain on palpation and passive neck movements
- Ventral neck muscle stiffness
- No obvious neurological deficits
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Protocol
- Laser puncture was associated with other analgesic therapies (Fentanyl patch, laser therapy and muscle relaxants)
- During the first two weeks, laser puncture was administered every day with an MLS Therapy Laser.
| MLS® LASER PUNCTURE | |
|---|---|
| Acupuncture points | Jing-Jia-Ji BL11 BL23 GV4 GV11 Hua-to-jia-ji(T13-L2) Bai-hui |
| Frequency | Nogier A (292 Hz) |
| Intensity | 1% |
| Duration | 6 seconds per point |
| Energy dosage | 0.41J (3.26J/cm²) |
Results
- During the first two weeks the pain gradually decreased
- The patient showed a better response to laser puncture than to laser therapy
- After two months, laser puncture alone was continued for pain and inflammation management
- Follow-up protocol: MLS® Laser puncture every 2-3 weeks
