Laser/cold laser/photo-modulation/light therapy is a non-invasive procedure that uses light energy to repair and regenerate damaged tissues. Laser therapy affects the function of connective tissue cells (fibroblasts), accelerates connective tissue repair and acts as an anti-inflammatory agent. Lasers with different wavelengths are used in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. It emits no heat, sound, or vibration.
* Not all therapy clinics provide laser treatments.
What can it treat?
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- Chronic and acute pain
- Deeper penetration that many other modalities
- Temporomandibular Disorders (Jaw)
- Tennis Elbow
- Shoulder Impingement Syndromes
- Shoulder or Hip Bursitis
- Low Back Disc Degeneration
- Disc Herniation
- Sciatica
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Osteoarthritis or Rheumatoid arthritis
- Neuropathic Pain
- Tendonitis
- And more…
Clinical Effects
Laser Therapy can be used for pain relief, accelerated tissue regeneration, reduction of inflammation, and improved tissue elasticity. Laser therapy increases cell energy by increasing ATP production and accelerates tissue healing through increase of oxygenated blood to the injured tissues. It also assists collagen production for healthy scar formation and management. Additionally, laser therapies have been shown to help repair damaged muscle fibers, regenerate muscle tissue, and aid in nerve recovery, along with increasing certain cartilage production in order to improve joint function and help accelerate bone repair.
