What is Low Level Laser Therapy?


Posted December 31, 2013 by mediagg

Low Level Laser therapy is a treatment employing low level of red and near infra-red light to alter cellular function.

 
Low Level Laser therapy is a treatment employing low level of red and near infra-red light to alter cellular function. It had been proven to be beneficial to patients suffering from pain, wounds, strokes, and in many other debilitating health conditions.

Compared with other forms of laser therapy, the Low Level Laser Therapy can be produced by high intensity LEDs or by laser with low intensity. Apparently, there is no heating effect but it penetrates deep into the tissues bringing therapeutic effect. Some excellent devices with low level laser are the 10mW to 500mW with a power density of .005 to 5W/cm2. Others use the intravascular laser therapy where the patient is expected to be punctured directly in the vein, laser needle acupuncture system, laser cap and the laser comb for hair regrowth. Some practitioners prefer this form of lasers because it does not produce high power density causing heating which might damage the epidermal skin.

In the study conducted by Hopkins J, Todd A and company published in the Journal of Athletic Training, they found out that Low level laser therapy had been effective in tissue healing. Their experimental group had shown faster healing of their wound after 7 to 10 days use compared with the control group or those receiving other forms of treatments. With this, it is widely used by athletes to treat other health conditions like tendonitis, torn tissues, twisted muscles, and hematomas. Accordingly, this is a better option for them because it is a shorter treatment as most athletes want to get back to action.

In another research, Low Level Laser Therapy had been likewise effective in neurorehabilitation. It showed that there was a significant improvement in stroke patients including experimental animals when applied 18 hours after the stroke. It is claimed that the procedure increases mitochondrial functions beneficial for restoring brain functioning improving the condition of stroked patients. Chromosomes of the cells absorb the wavelengths triggering them to produce ATP, increase oxygen level and other enzymes important to regain optimal health of the cells which in turn improve the well-being of the patient. Other reported studies likewise showed successful treatments of other conditions with this method. However, the response of users to this differs from individual to individual just like the use of any other devices to restore health. The secret of getting the best of it lies in its correct application. To be effective, it should be used properly. Correct intensity, right amount of red and near infra-red lights and the observation of right time for its application must be observed. This is especially so when this is used to eliminate inflammation.

Today, laser therapy is now employed in many disciplines to alleviate suffering. This includes medicine which has the highest number of consumers especially those in the physiotherapy and acupuncture sectors. People in the dental, osteopathic, chiropractic, and of course the cosmetic fields are also benefiting from this therapy. Veterinary medicine is not left behind from these disciplines in using this form of treatment to the animals.
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Last Updated December 31, 2013