Light Therapy
Hereford Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine is pleased to announce the purchase of a new state of the art physical therapy modality. HPT recently added the Dynatron Solaris Light Therapy Unit to its Parkton office. Light therapy has been used world wide for 20 years and recently received FDA approval for the use in the United States.
What is Light Therapy? 
Light therapy involves the application of light, which penetrates the skin surface to the underlying tissues, and triggers normal cellular functions. Application of specific waveforms of light leads to photochemical and photo-biological effects on cells and tissue providing cumulative results on wound healing and pain attenuation. It is the only therapy that actually jump starts the cellular repair process and can produce results where other treatments fail.
Is Light Therapy Approved by the FDA?
Light 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 power, specific wavelength and time of treatment determine the depth of penetration and dosage for each light therapy device.
Optimal clinical outcomes may be achieved when the appropriate dosage of energy is provided for the type and location of injury or condition. The specific wavelength (visible red or infrared) will determine the penetration capabilities. Visible red light is predominantly used for superficial applications such as wound healing and infrared light has been proven to reach the deeper structures of muscle, tendon and joint.
What are the Benefits of Light Therapy?
Research points to several unique benefits from light therapy treatments. They include;
- Increased cell metabolism
- Improved 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
What conditions do you Use Light Therapy?
Research shows light therapy application has positive results for many common conditions including;
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If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our office or visit our website. (410) 229-0055 www.herefordpt.com
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