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Laser Therapy
The term Laser is the acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Laser Therapy involves applying low intensity laser light to relieve pain following damage to soft tissue. Laser therapy works by stimulating the body’s natural healing process. The laser light penetrates deep into the tissue, where it is absorbed by cells and converted into ATP (adenosine triphosphate). ATP is the energy that cells need to function and heal. Laser therapy also increases circulation, which brings nutrients and oxygen to the area, helping the body to heal itself.
Laser therapy is a non-invasive, drug-free treatment option that can provide relief from pain and inflammation. It is typically used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan that may also include other modalities such as massage, exercise and electrical stimulation. The effects of the LLLT which are significant for physiotherapy are:
- Reduction of inflammation: It can occur within hours to days.
- Pain relief
- Accelerated tissue regeneration: LLLT stimulates cell proliferation of fibroblasts, keratinocytes, endothelial cells and lymphocytes.
Conditions that are treated include