BENEFITS
Pain
Collagen Production
Inflammation & Edema
Bone Formation
Nerve Regeneration
Angiogenesis & Neovascularization
Cartilage Production
Muscle Regeneration & Muscle Atrophy
Epidermis
Dermis
Fat
Muscle
Bone
TOP BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF LASER THERAPY 1
Analgesic effect Laser therapy of diseased and damaged tissue produces a suppression of hypersensitive nociceptors, normalization of the membrane firing threshold, and an increased release of tissue endorphins, amongst other mechanisms. In addition to the reduction in inflammation, the result is a decreased patient perception of pain. Decreased inflammation and swelling Laser therapy reduces inflammation through several mechanisms especially via the reduction of pro-inflammatory mediators. Facilitating lymphatic drainage can significantly reduce swelling as well. As a result, inflammation, erythema, bruising, and oedema are reduced. Improved vascular activity Laser light increases the formation of new capillaries in damaged tissue. This improves blood supply to areas with poor circulation.
Accelerated tissue repair and cell growth Photons of light from lasers penetrate deeply into tissue and accelerate cellular reproduction and growth. Laser light increases the energy available to the cells so that they can take on nutrients and get rid of waste products more quickly. Improved nerve function Slow recovery of nerve function in damaged tissue may result in numbness and impaired limbs. Laser therapy accelerates nerve cell regeneration. Trigger points and acupuncture points Laser Therapy treats muscle trigger and acupuncture points without mechanical invasion to aid in providing musculoskeletal pain relief. Immunoregulation Therapy laser photons have an effect on the immune system’s status through modulation of the immune response.
(1) Chung H, Dai T, Sharma SK, Huang YY, Carroll JD, Hamblin MR. (2012), The nuts and bolts of low-level laser (light) therapy. Ann Biomed Eng. Feb;40(2):516-33
Made with FlippingBook - PDF hosting