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FAQ's: Care and Use of the
Small Equine Light Therapy Pad
Please remember, this pad is not
a substitute for veterinary care. Call your veterinarian
if you have any medical issues.
When I plug my light in,
about half of the leds don't light up, is it broken?
No,it is not broken. Equine
Light Therapy pads use 2 wavelengths, one, the red that
you see is a wavelength that is visible to the human
eye, the other is near infrared, it is very powerful
and in a range that is not visible to the human eye.
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It's very bright so avoid eye damage
by not looking directly into the lights and do not shine
them in the eyes of any person or animal!
How long and how often should
I use the Equine Light Therapy pad on my horse or dog?
NASA has recently defined that 4-
8 joules per square centimeter is the recommended treatment
for tissue absorption.
This may be achieved in approximately 6-8 minutes per
area with the Equine Light Therapy small pad if it is
laying flat.
15 minutes per area with the Equine Light Therapy large
pad if it is laying flat. If you wrap the pad, for instance
around the leg or hock, you can reduce that time because
it brings the LEDs closer together and creates a more
concentrated treatment area.
Animals are very sensitive to the energy of the lights,
always pay attention to your animal, they may want you
to use it the full time one day and a shorter time the
next. We hear this over and over. They are smart, they
may even tell you where they would like you to use it!
You can use the Equine Light Therapy pad twice a day
per area for maximum benefit, the time between treatments
should be approximately 12 hours. This usage helps keep
the injured or energy starved cells charged.
The most important consideration is consistency, your
animal will receive the greatest benefit if the Equine
Light Therapy pad is used on a regular basis.
There has never been any indication of the slightest
side effect or unintended effect documented. These treatment
parameters are based on what we've researched and observed.
Are Equine Light Therapy pads
only for injuries?
No, for many of our clients
Equine Light Therapy pads are a regular part of their
daily training program. Many use them as a way to keep
their animal partners in top shape.
Sometimes my horse fidgets and
bites at the pad, why?
If the horse fidgets or acts uncomfortable
during treatment, reposition or loosen the pad. (I've
only seen this happen when the pad is wrapped around
a leg.) If an LED is pressed firmly against the skin
your horse may begin to feel it after a few minutes.
LED's do not have to be pressed tightly against the
skin; there can be an air gap.
If the horse continues to fidget then stop and remove
the pad.
Is there anywhere I should not
use the Equine Light Therapy Pad?
Never use on the thyroid gland.
Never use on a tumor on any animal unless instructed
by a qualified veterinarian.
Do not use on pregnant mares or pregnant dogs, not because
it is harmful, we have found no studies citing use on
pregnant mares or dogs, so prefer to err on the side
of caution.
Don't look directly into the lights, not even from a
distance.
Don't shine the lights into the eyes of any animal (or
person).
Caution must be used if photosensitive drugs such as,
but not limited to, tetracycline are being administered.
Must I stay with my horse while
using the Equine Light Therapy pad?
Absolutely! Never leave your horse
unattended while using the Equine Light Therapy pads.
Make sure your horse is in a place where he is comfortable.
If your horse cross-ties well and is comfortable in
cross-ties that is a great place. Other folks treat
the horse in his stall with a halter and a leadrope
on and let them eat a little hay during treatment.
Dogs love Equine Light Therapy! Let your dog stand or
lay down in a place that is dry and clean and where
they are comfortable.
I'd like to treat the shoulder
area of my horse, must I stand and hold the Equine Light
Therapy pad or is there another way?
There is another way. This tip came
from Dawn Cooper of Total Balance. She uses our light
pads on her horse clients everyday. Dawn places a woven
cotton cooler on the horse and then positions the Equine
Light Therapy pad underneath. This method works on many
areas of the horse. You can clip the edge of the pad
to the cooler if you need to, please, no safety pins!
If I use ointments or dmso on
my animal, should I put them on before or after using
the Equine Light Therapy pad?
Always apply ointments, liniments,
oils or dmso AFTER using the pad. Make sure the area
is clean and dry before applying the Equine Light Therapy
pad.
If you use any topical that generates heat, use caution
with the Equine Light Therapy pad. We have had no adverse
side effects reported, but skin sensitivities vary and
there is no way to predict how your animal will react.
How should I care for my
Equine Light Therapy pad?
Do not fold or crease the pad when
storing it, there are electrical components inside.
Lay it flat.
Don't submerge in water (or any other fluid). Clean
it by spraying some mild glass cleaner on a damp cloth
and wipe.
Don't get it wet.
Don't use it on a wet or damp horse.
Don't use it on a horse standing on a wet surface.
Don't let any children or untrained adults power up
the pad.
Protect the cord and power adapter, i.e. don't let a
horse step on it, bite it, chew it, eat it, etc.
If the pad, power adapter, or cord is damaged, don't
use it.
I've seen light therapy
products that are powered by batteries, why are yours
hardwired?
We experimented with a battery operated
pad, but felt we could not accurately control the continuous
strength of the lights. As you know, when you use a
flashlight, the light fades over time and use, the same
is true for battery operated leds. For this reason,
we opted to use a power pack to insure consistency.
Are the Equine Light Therapy
pad only for horses?
No, our Equine Light Therapy pads
have been used on horses, dogs, cats and goats.
I have read that some other
companies have their LEDs on what is called a 50% duty
cycle. What does that mean and are yours on a
duty cycle?
A 50% duty cycle means those LEDs
are powered on 50% of the time and powered off 50% of
the time. Some LED devices on the market are powered
with batteries and the off/on cycle helps preserve the
life of the battery. The on/off cycle also increases
the treatment time since the LEDs are off 50% of the
time you are using it. Our Equine Light Therapy pads
are on 100% of the time during treatment which maximizes
the benefit while shortening the treatment time.
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