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Therapeutic laser therapy can be an effective treatment for injuries used on its own or as an adjunct treatment to Osteopathic manipulation and Acupuncture. It's effects are more profound and last longer when combined with other therapies. Usually Laser light therapy is applied for 15 to 30 minutes per session depending on location of treatment, severity of problem and type of injury or condition. Our Unique Equipment What can be treated?
What is the Science? What does Therapeutic Laser Light Therapy Do? 2. Stimulate the production of collagen. Collagen is the most common protein found in the body. Collagen is needed for repair in replacing damaged tissue. Increasing collagen production will decrease scar tissue at the injured site. 3. Stimulate the release of ATP. ATP is the major carrier of energy to all cells. Increases in ATP allow cells to readily accept nutrients and expel waste products faster by increasing the energy level in the cell. All food turns into ATP before it is utilized by the cells. ATP provides the chemical energy that drives the chemical reaction of the cell. 4. Increase lymphatic system activity. Research has shown that the lymph vessel diameter and flow of the lymph system can be doubled with the use of light therapy. 5. Increased venous diameter and increased arterial diameter occurs during light therapy. 6. Increased RNA and DNA synthesis. This helps damaged cells to be replaced more promptly. 7. Reduce the excitability of nerve tissue. The photons of light energy enter the body as negative ions. This requires the body to send positive ions, calcium among others, to flow to the area being treated. These ions assist in regulating the nerves, there by relieving pain. 8. Stimulate fibroblastic activity which aids in the repair process. Fibroblasts are present in connective tissue and are capable of forming collagen fibres. 9. Increase phagocytosis, which is the process of scavenging for and ingesting dead or degenerated cells by the phagocyte cells. This is an important part of the infection control process. The healing process depends upon the destruction of infection and the clean up of cellular debris. 10. Induce a thermal effect in the tissue. Laser light raises the temperature of the cells although there is no heat produced from the laser light diodes themselves. 11. Stimulate tissue granulation and connective tissue projections, which are part of the healing process of wounds, ulcers or inflamed tissue. If you would like more information about Therapeutic Laser Therapy or to schedule an appointment, please call us at (905) 294-1990. We will be happy to answer any questions that you may have. |
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