LASER is an acronym meaning Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Low level laser treatment (also known as LLLT or photobiomodulation) involves the application of low power coherent light to injuries and lesions to stimulate healing and reduce pain. It is used to increase the speed, quality and strength of tissue repair, resolve inflammation and give pain relief. LLLT has been found to offer superior healing and pain relieving effects compared to other electrotherapeutic modalities such as ultrasound, especially in dealing with chronic problems and in the early stages of acute injuries. It works at the cellular level, allowing cells to produce more energy, in turn promoting healing. As light energy is transformed into biochemical energy in the body, the blood supply to damaged cells is increased and the healing process is stimulated.
LLLT is particularly beneficial to athletes of all sports who have overuse injuries. It is not easy to control pain caused by overuse injuries in athletes because typically athletes are not able to take enough rest for treatment due to continued training. Golfer’s elbow, tennis elbow and achilles tendonitis are just a few of the many conditions that LLLT can successfully treat. LLLT can be administered daily if necessary and in short treatment sessions. The number of treatment sessions will vary depending on your condition, however the results of laser therapy treatment are cumulative, and 5-12 treatments are typically required. LLLT is a complete system of treating muscle, tendon, ligament, connective tissue, bone, nerve, and dermal tissues in a safe, non-invasive, drug-free modality. This process is curative, with no known negative effects, and normally functioning cells are not adversely affected by this process.
Who Should Consider Having Laser Therapy?
If you suffer from any of the following acute or chronic conditions listed below, laser therapy may be the solution for you.
● any form of muscular injury
● joint pain (i.e. low back pain, TMJ dysfunction)
● ligament or tendon tears
● arthritis (rheumatoid and osteoarthritis)
● repetitive stress injury (i.e. carpal tunnel syndrome)
● subluxations/post-dislocations
● inflammation of tendons, bursae, muscle, or fascia (i.e. plantar fasciitis)
● calcifications (i.e. bone spurs)
● post surgical scarring (orthopedic, cosmetic)
● scar reduction
Manual Therapy (soft tissue release) is recommended as a complementary therapy to laser therapy, as it can speed the healing process by breaking down adhesions, increasing muscle mobility and increasing arterial and lymphatic circulation.
LLLT is particularly beneficial to athletes of all sports who have overuse injuries. It is not easy to control pain caused by overuse injuries in athletes because typically athletes are not able to take enough rest for treatment due to continued training. Golfer’s elbow, tennis elbow and achilles tendonitis are just a few of the many conditions that LLLT can successfully treat. LLLT can be administered daily if necessary and in short treatment sessions. The number of treatment sessions will vary depending on your condition, however the results of laser therapy treatment are cumulative, and 5-12 treatments are typically required. LLLT is a complete system of treating muscle, tendon, ligament, connective tissue, bone, nerve, and dermal tissues in a safe, non-invasive, drug-free modality. This process is curative, with no known negative effects, and normally functioning cells are not adversely affected by this process.
Who Should Consider Having Laser Therapy?
If you suffer from any of the following acute or chronic conditions listed below, laser therapy may be the solution for you.
● any form of muscular injury
● joint pain (i.e. low back pain, TMJ dysfunction)
● ligament or tendon tears
● arthritis (rheumatoid and osteoarthritis)
● repetitive stress injury (i.e. carpal tunnel syndrome)
● subluxations/post-dislocations
● inflammation of tendons, bursae, muscle, or fascia (i.e. plantar fasciitis)
● calcifications (i.e. bone spurs)
● post surgical scarring (orthopedic, cosmetic)
● scar reduction
Manual Therapy (soft tissue release) is recommended as a complementary therapy to laser therapy, as it can speed the healing process by breaking down adhesions, increasing muscle mobility and increasing arterial and lymphatic circulation.