Low Level Laser Therapy

Hereford Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine is pleased to provide Low Level Laser Therapy to our physical therapy patients utilizing the Dynatron Solaris Light Therapy Unit. Light therapy has been used worldwide for 20 years, and we are delighted to be able to offer this technology to our patients.

What is Low Level Laser Therapy?

Low Level Laser Therapy involves the application of infrared light to the specific area of injury. The light penetrates the skin surface to the underlying tissues, and triggers normal cellular activities and functions. Application of specific waveforms of light leads to photochemical and photo-biological effects on the cells and tissue, which in turn leads to enhanced healing of the injury and an attenuation of pain. It is the only therapy that actually jump starts the cellular repair process. It can produce results where other treatments fail.

Is Low Level Laser Therapy approved by the FDA?

Yes, Low Level Laser Therapy was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2002.

How long are the treatments? Do they hurt?

Treatments are surgery-free, pain-free, drug-free, and low cost. The length of time of the treatment, the specific wavelength of light used, and the power of light to be used depend on the nature of the injury or condition to be treated.

Best results are obtained when the appropriate dosage of energy corresponding to a specific injury or condition is applied. The specific wavelength of light (visible red or infrared) to be applied will determine its penetration capabilities. Visible red light is predominantly used for superficial applications, such as wound healing, and infrared light is used to reach the deeper structures of muscle, tendons, and joints.

What are the benefits of Low Level Laser Therapy?

Research points to several unique benefits from Low Level Laser Therapy treatments. These include:

• Increases cell metabolism.
• Improves localized blood circulation.
• Relieves acute and chronic pain.
• Reduces localized inflammation, edema.
• Stimulates wound healing and tissue repair.
• Stimulates the immune system.
• Stimulates nerve function.
• Develops collagen and muscle tissue.

For what conditions would you use Low Level Laser Therapy?

Research shows Low Level Laser Therapy application has positive results for many common conditions, including:

• Arthritis/rheumatism
• Migraine headaches
• Lower back pain
• Tendonitis
• Sprains and strains
• Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI)
• Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)
• Wound healing
• Burns
• Pressure sores
• Post-operative pain
• Soft tissue injuries
• Soft tissue swelling
• Fibromyalgia
• Tennis and Golfer's Elbow
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Post-operative wounds
• Non-healing wounds
• Ulcers
• Neuropathy

If you have any questions regarding Low Level Laser Therapy, please feel free to contact our office.

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