The term Laser is the acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.LLLT is a non-invasive light source treatment that generates a single wavelength of light. It emits no heat, sound, or vibration. It is also called photobiology or biostimulation. LLLT is believed to affect the function of connective tissue cells (fibroblasts), accelerate connective tissue repair and act as an anti-inflammatory agent.The effects of the LLLT which are significant for physiotherapy, and makes this tool useful to enhance other treatments as therapeutic exercise, are:
Reduction of inflammation: It can occur within hours to days.
Accelerated tissue regeneration:
LLLT stimulates cell proliferation of fibroblasts , keratinocytes , endothelial cells and lymphocytes. Conditions that are treated include:
Osteoarthritis of the knee, hip and ankle
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Shoulder impingement syndromes
- Low back disc degeneration
- Sciatica
- Tendonitis
- Plantar fasciitis
- Temporomandibular Dysfunction,
- Hip or shoulder bursitis
- Disc herniation
- neuropathic pain.
- Tennis elbow
- Reduction of volume and pain in lymphedema