WHAT CAN LASER THERAPY TREAT?
LASER THERAPY: A POWERFUL ADJUNCT Due to the drug-free, non-invasive nature of laser therapy it is often used as a powerful adjunct to existing treatment protocols. It can be used before, during, or after surgical procedures, alongside pharmacological management of certain conditions, and in conjunction with rehabilitation programs. Since laser therapy has a broad spectrum of physiological effects, mainly surrounding the reduction of pain and inflammation and increasing the speed of healing, it is a versatile tool as part of a multimodal approach to treating MANY common conditions in the medical field. ACUTE CONDITIONS Laser therapy has been shown to be effective to help treat acute conditions. Bringing pain under control quickly helps the healing process and usually helps promote better outcomes. CHRONIC CONDITIONS With chronic conditions, research has shown that therapy lasers can be used to help combat persistent pain and promote circulation to damaged tissues. It can be a powerful, non-pharmaceutical solution to help reduce pain without the side effects of medication. 10,12 POST-ACTIVITY RECOVERY LightForce® Therapy Lasers can be found on the sidelines of many pro, college, and Olympic sports teams across the United States and many parts of Europe and Asia. Laser therapy has been shown to be effective at improving post-activity recovery times and reducing delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) 13 . • TMJ 14,15 • Neck Pain 16 • Shoulder Pain 17,18,19 • Elbow & Joint Pain 20 • Fibromyalgia 21 • Low Back Pain 22,23
• Sciatica 12,24 • Arthritis 25 • Sports Injuries 26,27 • Soft Tissue Damage 26 • Plantar Fasciitis 5,28
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