What is Cold Laser Therapy?

Cold Laser Therapy or LILT (Low Intensity Light Therapy)
Cold Laser Therapy is the use of monochromatic light emission from a low intensity laser diode (250 milliwatts or less) or an array of high intensity Super Luminous Diodes (1000-2000 mw range) to treat musculoskeletal injuries, chronic and degenerativeconditions and to also heal wounds.
The light source is placed in contract with the skin allowing the photon energy to penetrate the tissue, where it interacts with various intracellular bio-molecules resulting in the restoration of normal cell function and enhancement of the body's healing processes.
The specific effects and conditions treated by LILT are wide and varied, as you will see in the forthcoming information.

How many treatments are needed?
Typically 5-20 treatments varying from 15-60 minutes are required. The end result will be the restoration of normal function of the cell unit. However during your initial visit the doctor will give you more of an idea how many treatments you will need as it is based on a individual basis

Short-Term Effects
Release and production of the beta-endorphins (morphine like substances produced in the body to inhibit the pain sensation).
Production is increased this enables the body to combat stress associated with trauma or disease.
Short-term effect is significant but even more so with the long-term effects.

Long-Term Effects
ATP production is increased resulting in improved cellular metabolism.
DNA production is notably increased.
Neurotransmission is facilitated.
Cellular functions like cell replication, cellular communications are enhanced.
Angiogensis occurs (formation of new blood vessels).

Other Effects
Immune response is stimulated
Lymphatic drainage is improved
Histamine response is positively altered
Production of growth hormone is increased
Stimulates the healing process

Conditions or Injuries
Repetitive Stress Injuries, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rotator Cuff Tear, Fibromyalgia,
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, Temporomandibular Joint problems (TMJ)
Ligament or tendon tears, Fractures with associated soft tissue injuries
Facet syndrome, Contusions, Bulging or Herniated discs

Dermatology
Shingles
Dermatitis
Gout
Sinusitis
Psoriasis

Inflammatory
Bursitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Degenerative
Tendonitis
Osteo-arthritis
Calcifications (e.g. bone spurs)
Plantar fasciitis
Chondromalacia
Patella
Discongenic or Vertebrogenic radiculopathy