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1.
LASER THERAPY IS THE MOST MODERN FORM OF THERAPY
Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is quickly becoming
the first line of attack in pain control and tissue
healing in rehabilitation medicine. It is safe,
painless, quick and easy to apply and results are
often immediate with no side effects.
2.
LASER IS A FORM OF LIGHT ENERGY
The term laser is an acronym for Light Amplification
by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. It is a pure
form of light energy of a specific color and
wavelength, which has special healing properties.
3.
LOW POWER LASERS STIMULATE TISSUE
There are two general types of medical lasers: high
power lasers, which cut through tissue, and low
power lasers, which stimulate tissue repair. This is
referred to as photo-bio-stimulation. Stimulation of
tissue includes wound healing, tissue repair,
swelling reduction, increased blood flow and pain
reduction.
4.
LOW POWER LASERS ARE NOT HARMFUL
Lasers used for tissue stimulation have insufficient
strength to damage cells. However, as the laser beam
is often invisible, the patient should avoid staring
directly into the beam as it could irritate the
retina and in sustained dosage permanently damage
the eye. After 30 years of clinical use, low power
lasers have not been found to have any adverse
effects or cause cancer. In fact, lasers are proving
useful in pain management for chronic cancer
patients.
5.
LASERS STIMULATE BIOLOGICAL PROCESSES
When laser light interacts with tissue, it causes
certain photochemical reactions to occur and
stimulates natural biological processes. Many of
these reactions have beneficial effects on the body
which help to control pain and accelerate healing.
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6.
LASERS STIMULATE BIOLOGICAL CONDITIONS
Laser therapy has been valuable in the treatment of
a variety of conditions, including patient suffering
acute, chronic or post-operative pain. Other
conditions which have responded well are: arthritis,
osteoarthritis, tendon and ligament problems
(tendonitis), nerve root irritations (back and neck
dysfunction), shoulder and back pain, repetitive
strain injuries, TMJ, plantar fascitis, burns,
wounds and a variety of other skin conditions.
7.
LASER IS A PAINLESS FORM OF THERAPY
Low power lasers do not generate perceivable heat.
Therefore, when the laser contacts the skin the
patient experiences no warmth or burning as a result
of the laser. Although certain nerves may be
stimulated by the laser light, most people feel
nothing at all while a few may feel a slight
tingling during the treatment.
8.
TREATMENTS ARE FEW AND RAPID
Treatments may last as little as 2 minutes or as
long as 20 minutes. The total number of treatments
required is usually 6 to 20, depending on the body’s
natural healing rate. This will be different for
each patient. The less severe or acute the
condition, the fewer number of treatments required.
The more severe of more chronic the condition, the
greater number of treatments required.
9.
RESULTS ARE RAPID AND SUSTAINABLE
While some patients get immediate results, others
usually require 3 to 6 treatments before there is a
lasting effect. Again, each patient will respond
differently according to his or her own body’s
natural healing rate.
10. LASER TREATMENTS DON’T COMPROMISE YOUR SCHEDULE
Although it is recommended that you come in daily
for the first three visits, if this is not possible,
two to three times per week is usually sufficient to
maintain your cells in biostimulation. Your
clinician is best able to develop a schedule
tailored specifically to your condition.
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