What is Laser or Light Therapy?

Low level laser and LED Therapy is the use of specific wavelengths of light (red and near infrared) to create therapeutic effects. These effects include improved healing time, pain reduction, increased circulation and decreased swelling. The light may be provided by a low power laser or an LED (light emitting diode). Laser emits energy in a form of photons; these particles of energy are absorbed by cells and tissue resulting in conversion of light into biochemical energy. Multiple physiological responses are thereby initiated and normal cell function is restored. This process is curative and eliminates symptoms (i.e. pain, edema, etc.)

It’s history

The effect of red light on cellular funtion have been known since 1880, however the clinical benefits were only discovered by accident during laser safety tests in 1967.  The first lasers suitable for treating pain became available commercially in the late 1970′s and ever since then, laser therapy has been widely utilized in Europe by physical therapists, nurses, and doctors.  Now, after FDA approval in 2002, laser therapy is quickly gaining popularity in the USA.

Research demonstrates:

-Injuries treated with laser therapy heal faster

-Laser therapy has a strengthening effect on tissue repair

-Laser therapy improves blood flow and lymphatic drainage

-It is an effective mean of relief for many pain syndromes

-It can improve immune response

FACTS:

-Pain Free

-Non Invasive

-No known side effects

-Proven clinical results

-FDA Cleared Treatment

-Over 3000 clinical studies published worldwide