Laser Therapy

What Are the Mechanisms of Action for Veterinary Laser Therapy?

SOUND recently surveyed its entire laser install base to get feedback on their implementation. We asked questions about clinical efficacy, workflow integration, and financial viability. An encouraging percentage (over half) of our installs responded with answers to our questions as well as open-ended feedback. Our customers reported exciting levels of success across the board, especially with respect to: • Clinical efficacy • Decrease in concurrent medication • Ease of implementation • Immediate & Sustainable Profitability • Growth opportunities
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February 8, 2022
Osteoarthritis in PetsLaser Therapy

Osteoarthritis in Pets: How to Look For It, Find It & Treat It

With almost no exception, you see cases of Osteoarthritis (OA) – the most common type of, if not virtually synonymous with, Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) — every week in your clinic. Depending on the source, OA is reported to affect between 6-25% of animals in the general population, with that number growing at alarming rates. As a degenerative disease, i.e. one that gets irreversibly worse with time, it is critical to catch the condition early and act quickly. This article…
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July 29, 2019
Laser Therapy

What Are Laser Users Saying About Laser?

SOUND recently surveyed its entire laser install base to get feedback on their implementation. We asked questions about clinical efficacy, workflow integration, and financial viability. An encouraging percentage (over half) of our installs responded with answers to our questions as well as open-ended feedback. Our customers reported exciting levels of success across the board, especially with respect to: • Clinical efficacy • Decrease in concurrent medication • Ease of implementation • Immediate & Sustainable Profitability • Growth opportunities
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July 3, 2019
Laser Therapy

What are the Benefits of Data Integration in Therapy lasers?

Laser therapy is one of the fastest growing modalities in veterinary medicine. This trend started about a decade ago, and now about one in every three clinics employs therapy laser, with hundreds of new clinics implementing lasers every month. Despite this solid install base, virtually none of the laser manufacturers have built a laser that can integrate into a working veterinary clinic from a data-connectivity perspective. But that landscape is changing, leading to some serious benefits in technician workflow and…
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June 14, 2019
Laser Therapy

How Much Should Veterinarians Charge for Laser Therapy?

You may already know that laser therapy improves patient outcomes by preventing inflammation and scarring, speeding up recovery time, and reducing pain. What you may not know, though, is how much to charge for laser treatments to maximize your return on investment while keeping your prices reasonable for clients. Without a fee schedule, you might wind up losing revenue by undercharging or leaving laser therapy off the invoice entirely. Every time you administer laser therapy for free, you devalue your…
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December 21, 2017
Laser Therapy

What Conditions Can Veterinarians Treat with Class IV Laser Therapy?

You probably know at least one veterinarian who uses laser therapy. You may have even asked DVMs in your referral network which conditions they treat with Class IV therapy lasers. Chances are, each response was unique in some way, but you’ve probably heard of the high-efficacy applications such as chronic pain syndromes, post-surgical incisions, ear infections, and rehab cases. The truth, however, is that the list of applications gets longer by the day as more veterinarians are successfully exploring new…
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December 12, 2017
Laser Therapy

Therapy Lasers: A Survey of Pre- and Post-Sale Concerns

The concerns of implementing laser therapy To get a clear picture of the therapy laser market, the Customer Experience team at Sound Technologies Inc. surveyed 130 veterinarians to determine why some DVMs are hesitant to invest in laser therapy while others have already taken the leap. We asked:   • Have you already purchased a therapy laser? • What were the top reasons for making a purchase or not making a purchase?  • Prior to purchase, what were your top concerns?…
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November 21, 2017
Laser Therapy

Meet TOBI: An Automated Technician to Help You Master doctorVET

Since veterinary laser therapy was first introduced in 2006, it has been one of the fastest growing modalities in the veterinary profession. Class IV lasers have revolutionized wound treatment and pain management, and they are beneficial for nearly 80% of veterinary patients. However, DVMs who are new to laser therapy often do not know how to adjust the intensity, wavelength, and pulse frequencies to maximize the efficacy of various treatments. A small mistake when adjusting these parameters or administering a…
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November 1, 2017
Laser Therapy

What is the best way to implement laser therapy into your practice? At first? And over time?

There are many different ways clinics have chosen to integrate this new modality into their standard workflow. Not every strategy works for everyone. But it is VERY IMPORTANT to have a plan, whatever that may be. To follow are several implementation strategies. Some of these are not compatible with the others, but these are meant to be an idea-base for the decision at your clinic. • Patients Currently on Chronic Pain Medications • Conditions with Highest Efficacy Confidence • ALL…
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October 18, 2017
Laser Therapy

How Much Does a Veterinary Therapy Laser Cost?

Most veterinarians are now aware that laser therapy has a multitude of therapeutic and surgical applications. Nearly 80% of patients would benefit from laser therapy in some way, which is why many DVMs charge for it as part of the standard office visit. Like any new modality, your goal when purchasing a therapy laser should be to spend the least amount of money on a laser that has the features your practice needs to optimize the clinical results and maximize…
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August 8, 2017