Abstract
Studies indicate that both helium-neon irradiation and infrared irradiation can reduce inflammation in tissue and promote healing with reduced scar tissue formation. Statistical evaluations were performed on horses using a 904 nm infrared laser on bowed tendons, check ligaments, plantar desmitis and pharyngeal lymphoid hyperplasia. In all diseases the post therapy race time showed a majority equaling or exceeding the post-injury race time.
