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LLLT
is the therapeutic
application of laser
light at low
intensity. As a
contrast to surgical
lasers which usually
have outputs greater
than 30 watts,
therapeutic lasers
have a maximum power
output of 0.5 watts
(500 milliwatts) or
less and are
classified by the
FDA as
non-significant risk
devices.
The physiological
effects of laser
light at low
intensity are not
completely
understood, but what
is known from a
biochemical model is
often summarized in
term of three main
effects:
1)
Bio-stimulation /
Tissue Regeneration
2)
Anti-inflammatory
3)
Analgesic
LLLT increases
metabolism at the
cellular level,
causing accelerated
ATP production;
protein synthesis;
DNA and RNA
formation; and many
positive markers. At
the tissue level,
circulation
increases during and
after the
administration of
LLLT; new blood and
lymphatic vessels
are formed; and
collagen synthesis
is enhanced. The
biochemical model
attributes pain
relief to a host of
factors, including
elevated endorphins
and acetylcholine;
nerve blockade;
decreased synthesis
of bradykinin;
decreased release of
histamine; and
increased
microcirculation to
correct ischemia and
acidosis.
Just as depth of
insertion and
technique alter the
effects of
traditional
needling, so may
wavelength, power
and pulsing modify
the energetic
response by the body
of LLLT.
Light is an
energetic bias like
needles, electrical
stimulation and
herbs. The body’s
response is
activated by
differences.
Over 2,500 studies
have already been
performed using LLLT,
and it is used
throughout Europe
and Asia to treat a
wide variety of
conditions.
Therapeutic
applications of LLLT
Which have shown
promising results
include:
Acne
Arthritis
Back
pain
Carpal tunnel
syndrome
Cerebral
palsy Dental
applications
Fibromyalgia
Headaches
Hearing
disorders
Herpes Masillofacial
disorders
Musculoskeletal
disorders
Myofascial
pain Lymphedema
Migraines
Nerve regeneration
Neuralgia
Neuropathy
Peyronie’s
disease
Prostatitis
Scars
Skin
disorders
Sjoegren’s
syndrome Sport
injuries
Tendonitis
Wound healing
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