Laser Treatment Conditions
Cold Laser Therapy & Treatment
Cold Laser Therapy
Laser therapy (also called “cold laser”) is an exciting technology which has been proven to be remarkably safe, painless, and effective in treating both acute injuries and chronic pain of various kinds. It is especially effective in treating carpal tunnel syndrome, and other potentially stubborn, persistent, and “difficult-to-treat” conditions, including back pain, neck pain, arthritis, TMJ, plantar fasciitis, and other joint and muscle pains.
Conditions treated with cold laser therapy
General
- repetitive stress injury
- carpal tunnel syndrome
- rotator cuff tear
- epicondylitis
- fibromyalgia
- reflex sympathetic dystrophy
- temporo-mandibular joint dysfunction
Injuries
- ligament and tendon tears
- fractures with associated soft tissue injuries
- facet joint syndrome
- bulging and herniated discs
- contusions
Inflammatory
- tendonitis
- myositis
- synovitis
- bursitis
- plantar fasciitis
- rheumatoid arthritis
Safety
Low level laser therapy is not harmful. Lasers used for tissue stimulation have insufficient strength to damage cells. 30 years of clinical studies and clinical use have shown no adverse effects whatsoever.
The Advantages Of Low Intensity Laser Therapy
- Non-invasive
- Non-toxic
- Easily applied
- Highly effective
- Cure rate > 95%
- No known negative side effects
Mechanism of Action
Therapeutic lasers work by supplying energy to the body in the form of photons of light. The tissues and cells then absorb this energy, where it is used to accelerate the normal rate of tissue healing.
Therapeutic Benefits of Laser Therapy:
- Anti-inflammatory Action: Laser light reduces swelling, leading to decreased pain, less stiffness, and a faster return to normal joint and muscle function.
- Rapid Cell Growth: Laser light accelerates cellular reproduction and growth.
- Faster Wound Healing: Laser light stimulates fibroblast development and accelerates collagen synthesis in damaged tissue.
- Reduced Fibrous Tissue Formation: Laser light reduces formation of scar tissue, leading to more complete healing, with less chance of weakness and re-injury later.
- Increased Vascular Activity: Laser light increases blood flow to the injured area.
- Stimulated Nerve Function: Laser light speeds nerve cell processes which may decrease pain and numbness associated with nerve-related conditions.
