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LASER Therapy is also known as photobiomodulation. It entails the use of specific wavelengths of light (red and near infrared) to generate a photochemical response in damaged or dysfunctional tissue.

The LASER works by creating an increase of vasodilatation (blood supply), bringing in oxygen to the cells. It stimulates the lymphatic system, pulling edema and inflammation from the area. ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) production is stimulated in the cells helping them have the energy to function normally. The pain reflex is broken, offering immediate relief of pain.

LASER therapy can alleviate pain, reduce inflammation and accelerate recovery from a wide range of acute and chronic clinical conditions. Significant reduction in edema (swelling) has been noted as well as tissues are better able to move fluids out through lymphatic drainage pathways.

Cleared by the FDA in 2003, Class IV LASER therapy has become standard of care for many musculoskeletal injuries. Class IV LASERs can penetrate over 4 inches into the deep musculoskeletal tissue. The number of treatments required depends on the nature of the problem and the length of time the patient has been affected by it. Some conditions may be resolved with as few as one treatment. However, chronic and/or deep-seated conditions may take as many as 10 treatments.

LASER therapy technology has been recently endorsed by professional organizations such as the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), World Health Organization (WHO) and International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP). There are no known side effects from LASER therapy and the results are long lasting.

LASER Therapy has been proven to be effective for a wide variety of conditions. Some of them include:

• Soft Tissue Injuries
• Tendinitis
• Back and Neck Pain
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Myofascial Trigger Points
• Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
• Sprains, Strains
• Repetitive Strain Injuries
• Chondromalacia Patellae
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Degenerative Joint Conditions
• Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
• Osteoarthritis (OA)
• Neurogenic Pain
• Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
• Post-traumatic Injury
• Trigeminal Neuralgia
• Fibromyalgia
• Diabetic Neuropathy
• Chronic Non-Healing Wounds
• Diabetic Foot Ulcers
• Burns

What is Low Level Laser therapy?

Cold laser therapy, otherwise, known as Low-level laser therapy, uses light and photon energy to stimulate cellular metabolism. Cold laser therapy has been demonstrated effective in the treatment of a variety of painful and inflamed conditions of the soft tissues and joints such as carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, back pain, sport injuries. Cold laser has the unique property of being able to penetrate up to two inches below the skin surface, causing an increase in cellular metabolism with no tissue damage whatsoever.

Is cold laser therapy painful?

No, the therapy is painless and totally non-invasive. There is just a deep, gentle warmth as your body’s cells respond to the light.

Is Low Level Therapy safe?

The FDA has proven that the therapy is safe. The only contraindication (warning) is for use directly in the eye.

Is the laser FDA approved?

Yes, the laser was first approved on Feb. 11, 2002 for the treatment & management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Does LASER therapy really work?

• Yes, research has demonstrated that:
• Injuries treated with LASER therapy heal faster
• LASER Therapy has a strengthening effect on tissue repair
• LASER Therapy improves blood flow & lymphatic drainage
• It is an effective means of relief for many pain syndromes
• It can improve immune response

How does the LASER treatment work?

Treatment for pain is performed by the physical therapist by placing the LASER in contact with the skin allowing the photon energy to penetrate tissue, where it interacts with various intracellular bio molecules resulting in the restoration of normal cell function. This enhances and essentially speeds the body’s natural healing processes.

The treatment process results in a disappearance of symptoms. Additionally, the immune system response is stimulated, Lymphatic drainage is improved, production of growth hormone is increased, and the body’s natural healing processes are enhanced and essentially sped up.

What are the effects of LASER therapy?

Physiological Effects:

• Bio stimulation including improved metabolism & increased cell metabolism
• Improved blood circulation and vasodilatation (blood supply)
• Analgesic (pain relieving) effect
• Anti-inflammatory and anti-edematous effects
• Acceleration of tissue repair and wound healing
• Relieves acute and chronic pains
• Increases the speed, quality and tensile strength of tissue repair
• Increases blood supply
• Stimulates the immune system
• Stimulates and improves nerve function
• Develops collagen and muscle tissue
• Helps generate new and healthy cells and tissue
• Promotes faster wound healing and clot formation
• Reduces inflammation
• Angiogenesis (improved circulation)
• Reduction in fibrous tissue (scar tissue) formation

Biochemical Effects:

• Releases Nitric Oxide
• Increase ATP Production
• Increase Fibroblast Migration
• Increase Macrophage Activity
• Increase Keratinocyte Activity
• Increase RNA DNA Synthesis
• Increase Enzyme Production
• Increase SOD Production

How long is each treatment?

Treatments last between 8 and 20 minutes depending on your injury and the body part being treated.

How many treatments are required before I see results?

You should notice improvements to your condition within 5 to 10 brief treatments.

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Multiwave Locked System (MLS®) Laser Therapy is an innovative approach that uses concentrated light energy to stimulate the body’s natural healing processes. By using specific wavelengths of light, the patented laser energy delivery system helps the body simultaneously manage pain, improve blood flow, and decrease inflammation for a wide range of painful conditions. MLS therapy is safe, painless, noninvasive, cleared by the FDA, and has an 85-90% efficacy rate.

This advanced technology is the only therapy laser to precisely synchronizes continuous and pulsed wavelengths of light in a way that allows photons (particles of light energy) to penetrate deep into the body while remaining safe and painless. As your body responds to the light energy, multiple therapeutic effects will begin to take place at the same time and work together to enhance your outcomes:

• Anti-Inflammatory: Reduces inflammation and edema by stimulating lymphatic drainage and vasodilation.
• Analgesic: Stimulates the production of endorphins and enkephalin to block the transmission of painful sensations to the bran. Reduced pain is also a secondary result of reduced inflammation and edema.
• Accelerated Tissue Repair and Cell Growth: Photons penetrate deep into the tissue and accelerate cellular growth and reproduction. Laser increases the energy available to cells so they can take nutrients, remove waste, and repair themselves faster.
• Improved Vascular Activity: Increases the formation of capillaries in damaged tissue to accelerate the healing process. Additional benefits include temporary vasodilation and an increase in blood vessel diameter.
• Increases Metabolic Activity: Creates higher outputs of specific enzymes, greater oxygen and food particle loads for blood cells.
• Trigger Points and Acupuncture Points: Stimulates acupuncture and trigger points to non-invasively provide musculoskeletal pain relief.
• Reduced Fibrous Tissue Formation: Reduces the formation of scar tissue following tissue damage from cuts, scratches, burns, or surgery.
• Improved Nerve Function: Accelerates the process of nerve cell re-connection and increase the amplitude of action potentials to optimize muscle healing.
• Immunoregulation: Stimulates immunoglobulins and lymphocytes. Activates the enzyme flavomononucleotide to start the production of ATP—the major carrier of cell energy and the energy source for all chemical reactions in the cells
• Faster Wound Healing: Stimulates the development of fibroblast—an essential protein for tissue repair. As a result, MLS Laser Therapy is effective for post-surgical healing and the treatment of open wounds and burns.

Laser Helps Treat

• Achilles Tendonitis
• Knee Pain
• Achy/ Stiff
• Joints Muscle Spasms
• Arthritis
• Neuropathy
• Back and Neck Pain
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Rotator Cuff Tear
• Fibromyalgia
• Sciatica (leg pain)
• Foot and Ankle Pain
• Shoulder Pain
• Heel Pain
• Sports Injuries
• Herniated Disks
• Strains/Strains
• Hip Pain
• Tennis Elbow
• Inflammation
• Trigger Point Pain