Tennis and golfer's Elbow. What is Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)? LLLT is far more than an invisible flashlight!
In fact, low-level lasers are yet another pain-free, sterile, non-invasive tool we use to help facilitate the healing process. Photons of visible and invisible light supply energy to the body by traveling through the layers of skin to the injured area. Unlike surgical lasers, low-level lasers do not produce heat, cut or damage tissue. Instead, cold light from the low-level laser is absorbed through the skin, increasing the cellular activity of tissue surrounding the injured area. What injuries are treated with Low Level Laser Therapy? Tendonitis, sprains, strains, back pain, neck pain, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, and many more. How can light possibly be absorbed by the body and converted into something useful? The human body has been converting light energy since the beginning of time.Our ability to use sunlight to aid in the production of Vitamin D, "the sunshine vitamin, " is a perfect example of how our body is able to transform light into something beneficial. With LLLT, photons are absorbed by cells. Energy is transformed, powering metabolic processes. Beneficial proteins and enzymes needed for cellular repair are created.
This leads to the regeneration and repair of damaged tissues and the modulation of pain. What does the research say? Advances in medicine are being made every day that help improve our practice and push us into new frontiers. LLLT is part of that movement.It has been found to be extremely beneficial in the treatment of. Inflammatory conditions - bursitis, tendonitis, arthritis, etc. Tissue damage - fractures, tendon ruptures, ligament tears, torn cartilage, etc.
Pain conditions - low back pain, neck pain, pain associated with inflammatory conditions. Research has provided strong evidence supporting the effectiveness of laser therapy in accelerating tissue repair, bone healing, increasing circulation, increasing production of ATP, increasing cell metabolism, releasing growth factors, increasing collagen production, and stimulating the immune system. Although there are no known or documented harmful effects from the use of LLLT in physical therapy, precautionary measures are taken to avoid exposure during pregnancy, over known cancerous tissue, or over suspected active bleeding. Laser wavelength: 808nm and 650 nm. Terminal laser output: 11 laser beams with 808nm and 4 laser beams with 650nm.
Terminal maximum power output: Probe A is 200mW and Probe B is 855mW. Timing setting: 10-60 minutes and 6 grades adjustable.
Working temperature: 5-40 degree cetigrade.