Meet Ros Maindok from Equine Functional Solutions here in Perth WA. Ros discusses how she uses the red light therapy pads successfully for a multitude of issues in both horses and humans. She is a huge advocate for Red Light Therapy due to her extensive experience with the system.
”The Red Light Therapy pads are an essential part of our equine management program. We wouldn’t be without them.
Megan JonesOlympic Silver Medalist
”I hired a red light pad a couple of years ago after having pneumonia. Sue recommended I use the pad on my chest. It was amazing!! The chest pain relieved and I could breath better within minutes. Needless to say I bought the pad!
It gets such a work out between myself, my old cat who has major hock damage – (she loves it), the dog with hip issues, and myself for all sorts of variety of body pain (joys of fibromyalgia) plus chest pain when I get really sick.
Bec FlavelLove my pad!
This red light therapy pad has helped my labradoodle so much. He is now 13 years old and at times he suffers from joint pain and drags his legs. I didn't want to give him pain killers so I bought the pad to give it a try. It was amazing. Not only does he enjoy lying there with the pad on him, he also gets up from the experience and even looks much younger. The other day a woman called him "puppy" because he was so fast and agile.
The positive results have inspired me to use it also on myself, especially in the neck-shoulder area after a day of marking essays. I cannot recommend the red light therapy kit too highly. The healing effect is fast. In a mysterious way the light penetrates to a deep layer in us that is made of a finer substance. Thank you, Susan, for developing such an effective and versatile product.
Shortly after purchasing my Photonic Therapy Torch I competed at the Perth Royal show in the show jumping. Mister Expert and Noblewood Park Calypso competed in the Grand Prix on the Monday. For Calypso this was the 4th start in 4 days, Mister Expert his 3rd start. They were getting tired but I had been so busy I forgot about the torch. On the Monday I thought I really should work on them before the class. I was still learning the basics of the therapy at this stage so I worked on the 9 standard points and then slowly ran the torch along their backs, over their hindquarters and down the hamstrings, not really knowing what I was doing. When I started to warm them up I was amazed, they both felt better than they did the first day. Mister Expert jumped out of his skin and won the Grand Prix and Calypso was 4th, he was clear both rounds but had a time fault in the 2nd round, rider error!
I am still very much a beginner with red light therapy but I can certainly feel the difference when they have been treated. Our horses put in so much effort for us, I’m pleased I can make them feel more comfortable and hopefully enjoy their work.
for one highly recommend these Red-light therapy kits after the lovely mare I lease rolled her fetlock on our first attempt of an 80km at Greenhills 2017. This was her first season of endurance and was absolutely loving every minute of being out on track. Unfortunately, as soon as I felt her uneven gate I knew something was wrong. However, her can do attitude was, I’ve got this I’ve got three other legs and ears were forward wanting to go I jumped off and waited for the rescue float.
After ultrasounds and X-Rays, the vet said she will need a minimum of 6 months off. I was devastated, not because I couldn’t ride her, because I felt so responsible for this little mare rolling her fetlock. I started researching what I could do to help heal her and decided I would try Red Light therapy, after the first Initial couple of weeks icing.
I started Red Light therapy twice a day for 2 months every day ,for 10 min each time. In her two month check up she was 80% sound. The vet was shocked how fast she was recovering. Fast forward to the 4-month check-up, she was completely sound with appropriate testing being completed. Now I guess you could say maybe the sprain wasn’t as bad as first diagnosed, but I truly believe it was with help from this wonderful product. Now for a very slow legging up period and our return to season in late 2018
”After hearing so much positive feed back from overseas on red light therapy I decided to buy one of the Red Light Therapy pads and torch. I love the Red Light Therapy Pad! I use it ALL the time. It is great for all sorts of aches and pains, injuries and wounds and so easy to use. I can strap it on a leg or pop it under the halter around the poll area or wherever and carry on with my massage and stretching while the Red Light Therapy pad is working. I have also personally tested it on myself and it was a great relief after an accident.
I find I am using it more than my heat packs now as it’s just so much easier to use. The horses don’t mind it either and the results speak for themselves. After using it on an area I find it is easier for me to do a bit of deeper work on the horse as the area is already feeling softened and warmed up.
I recommend the Red light pad to all horse owners as a safe and effective product.
Sarah Linton, EEBWEquine Therapist and Saddle Fitting
Treatment for humans and animals
”Anytime when my husband's back and shoulder plays up, he just puts it on then the problem dissipates. And for my wrist and fingers, it is just brilliant. We use it even when we don't have any pain and notice our problems don't play up as often, and take much less time to heal.
As for my mother-in-law, she has been using on her knees, and is walking more now. Her physio therapist notices how much she is better too! My mother in Hong Kong has not been using it as often as we do. So she doesn't notice the dramatic changes like us. However, I am sure when she keeps on with it, she will get good results too.
Thank you so much. I am so glad that I found your website.
VivArthritis and general pain treatment
”Dear Sue,
Thank you. I’ve been using the head/neck/shoulder wrap for 6 weeks and a few days now. Most days I use it for 2 hours. My head is much clearer and memory continues to improve. My virus friend continues to stay away (hurrah) and my R shoulder with its tendinitis, bursitis, tendosinivitis, and mild degenerative arthritis is gradually becoming less painful.I am recommending you far and wide!
G CrennanMental clarity and general inflammatory pain
”Hi Sue,
Here is a story from last week that totally blew me away – we would have been in trouble without the torch. Owner also did some very firm abdominal massage. I had an amazing experience with the torch. We were at a stud trimming, when suddenly an 18 month old filly went down with acute severe colic – just from being fine to throwing herself on the ground and rolling within minutes. Vet over an hour away and no drugs on site.
I ran to get my torch and treated her in between dodging flying hooves. Mainly got St2 and Bl20-21. In minutes she was standing so I could finish the points, and slowly her gut sounds returned and HR dropped. She was still in the endorphin relax an hour later when we left but had picked at a bit of chaff and was grazing back in the paddock later that day. She was perfectly fine the next morning. WOW!
I treated another colicky horse today – not as severe but heard the gut sounds get going.
Alina – BusseltonColic recovery
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