Low Level Laser Therapy, commonly known as LLLT, is a form of phototherapy which involves the application of low power coherent light to injuries and lesions to stimulate healing. Low Level Laser Therapy is used to increase the speed, quality and tensile strength of tissue repair, resolve inflammation, increase range of motion and give pain relief.
Erchonia Medical is the leading research company on lasers and they are the developer of LLLT technology. Cold laser therapy is a major advancement in healing and is rewriting the medical books on what is possible for chronic injuries, pain management, neurological impairment, and facilitating the healing process in disease conditions.
How Does Low Level Laser Therapy work?
The effects of Low Level Laser Therapy are photochemical, not thermal or vibrational.
Hot lasers in the medical world are used for surgical precision while cold lasers are used
for healing precision. During treatment of the tissue with the red, violet, or green laser, an interaction
between cells and photons takes place - a photochemical reaction. Photons from the laser affect the tissue at the cellular level. The cold laser enters the tissue, alters cell membrane permeability, and at the cellular level is absorbed in the mitochondria. The mitochondria are the “Powerhouse” of the cells and make ATP which is needed for the life enhancement process of every cell which facilitates:
Rapid cell growth. The laser accelerates cellular reproduction and growth.
Faster wound healing. The laser stimulates fibroblast development in damaged tissue. The reduction in recovery time is an important consideration.
Increased metabolic activity. Helps the body increase output of specific enzymes, greater oxygen to blood cells and more effective immune response are induced by laser.
Reduced fibrous tissue formation. The laser reduces the formation of scar tissue following tissue damage from cuts, scratches, burns, or following surgery.
Anti-inflammatory action. The laser reduces swelling caused by bruising or inflammation of joints to give improved joint mobility.
Increased vascular activity. The laser stimulates lymph and blood circulation, to allow the affected tissue to have the best possible circulation.
Research has shown that the cells of your body actually communicate with each other through coherent light (laser). With the Erchonia Medical laser there are specific pulsations (hertz) that can be programmed with the laser frequency allowing the practitioner to talk “cell talk” with the body. Specific pulsations have been shown to create different physiological responses of the cell. This is extremely important when
working with a variety of injury and disease conditions to promote healing. The metabolism of injured and diseased tissue is decreased and the laser creates an increase in metabolism and cell communication immediately.
What are the advantages over other modes of therapy?
The Erchonia Laser has been found to offer superior healing and pain relieving effects when compared to other electrotherapeutic modalities. The results seem equally untouchable for early stages of acute injuries, and for chronic problems. The Erchonia Laser can also be used for acupuncture point stimulation.
Erchonia Low Level Laser Therapy is a universal method of treating muscle, tendon, ligament, connective tissue, bone, neurological dysfunction or damage, with one simple piece of equipment. When the laser is applied with chiropractic care the best results are achieved to organise the nervous system and promote healing.
Erchonia laser therapy is a major advantage for athletes due to the neurological applications and the extremely fast results that can be achieved.
Clinical uses of Low Level Laser Therapy
There are a number of potential clinical uses for the Erchonia Laser. The Erchonia Laser is very effective as a stand alone modality. However, Erchonia Lasers are being used by those in chiropractic, medical, dental, acupuncture, podiatry, osteopathic, veterinary, physiotherapy, acupuncture practice and cosmetic applications. This therapy is very effective and safe for children.
The portability and diversity of battery powered diode laser systems allows treatment to be carried out in clinical and field locations. This opens up possibilities for the immediate and therefore more effective treatment of sporting and athletic injuries, such as sprains, stains, muscle tears, and inflammatory conditions.
Low Level Laser Therapy is popularly used for:
Soft Tissue Injuries
Sprains & Strains
Haematomas
Tendonitis and Tenosynovitis
Capsulitis
Bursitis
Chronic Back & Neck pain
Acute & Chronic Joint problems:
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ligament & Tendon injuries
Reduction of Inflammation
Metatarsalgia
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Brachial Neuralgia
Plantar Fasciitis
Frozen Shoulder
Carpal Tunnel
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Adapted from Article by Jerome Rerucha D.C.
Erchonia Medical - www.erchonia.com
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