What is low level laser? Unlike high power lasers that use heat and destroy tissue, low energy lasers affect the cellular energy of the underlying tissue. Hot lasers have a thermal effect and have an output of 1MW or above. Cold (or) Low Level Lasers do not have a thermal effect on tissue, lasers that stimulate biological function have an output below 10mw-millwatts (ten-one thousands of a watt).

What conditions can be treated? Low Level Laser Therapy (3LT) has been successfully used to treat many conditions such as acute and chronic pain reduction, enhanced tissue wound healing, and cell regeneration.

How long are treatments? Treatments can vary in time from seconds to minutes depending on the condition. Research studies show that there may be a dose dependent response, so it may be more effective to treat at lower doses at multiple intervals then to treat a single time with a high dose.

How long does it last? A treatment plan may vary, depending on the condition. For instance, an acute soft tissue injury or open would may require multiple short treatments initially then the interval between treatments will lengthen as the condition improves.

How does it work?

There have been numerous scientific studies and are many research articles that discusses different aspects of low laser light Therapy (LLLT), each with their own unique perspective, however the simple answer is through photonic absorption, laser light energy converts into chemical energy which initiates a cascade of events at a cellular level.

*LLLT promotes healing in many conditions because it penetrates the skin, increases the ATP and activates enzymes in the targeted cells.

*Growth factor response within the cells and tissue as a result of increased ATP and protein synthesis.

*Improved cell proliferation

*Pain relief as a result of increased endorphin release.

*Strengthening the immune system response via increasing levels of lymphocyte activity.

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