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in the horse (𝑥2 (4) = 862.1 p<.0001). A higher number of positive responses were observed after the light therapy than before light therapy. A lower number of negative responses were also exhibited from horses in the study. Resulting in the fact that light therapy increases positive responses from the horse and decreases negative behaviour responses. Light therapy has a significant influence on heart rate p<.0001 by reducing the heart rate of the horse. This ensures that horses that undergo light therapy are not stressed as Schmidt et al., (2010) concluded that high heart rates corresponded to stress within the horse. Mean heart rate at the beginning of the study was 96.1 ± 22bpm and decreased to 42.3 ± 5.8bpm. Resulting in all horses returning to just outside the average reading for heart rate which is 30-40bpm (Kang et al., 2016). This low heart rate suggests that horses are not stressed when undergoing light therapy treatment. A result that will come as welcomed by users of the device, horse owners, veterinarians and therapists. Light therapy has no significant difference on surface temperature of the horse (F(6,210)=1.07, P=0.37). However, it is questioned that if the original aim of the study was changed to some of the suggestions listed previously the result may have been different. However, it is a positive outcome that light therapy does not alter surface temperature of the horse, it means that horses body temperature is not influenced by light therapy which could potentially have a detrimental effect on the horses’ health, though this has not been explored in depth. There is still a need for further research within light therapy but specifically within other light therapy uses. Research is limited in the area and therapists should be informed about more of the other potential benefits of light therapy. However, for the price of the device and the benefits that are already researched, the Photizo Vetcare is a beneficial tool for therapists and owners who would like to provide some complementary therapy at home. It could allow them to provide pain reduction (Laakso and Cabot, 2005), assist in healing skin abrasions (Brem et al., 2004) kickstart the healing of Tendon and Ligament injuries (Fung et al., 2002). 32PDF Image | THE EFFECT OF LIGHT THERAPY ON HEART RATE, HORSES
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