What Cold Laser Technology can do for you as an athlete?
Sports Medicine is one of the most popular uses of Cold Laser Technology for training and recovery. Currently athletes in the NBA and NHL and Olympic and National Teams are using Cold Laser Technology for its unparalleled results.
There is more published clinical and physiological evidence supporting the use of Laser and LED photobiomodulation for soft tissue injuries and joint conditions than any electrotherapy modality as traditionally used by physiotherapists.
• It's quick and simple to apply.
• Can be used immediately after injury, over pins and plates.
• It's considered the safest "electrotherapy" available by research experts.
• Has a proven worldwide track record of effective and safe treatments.
Effectively Helps…
• Increase Stamina
• Speed Up Recovery Time
• Prevent Seasonal and Chronic Injuries
• Accelerate Recovery Time After Injury (Get Back In The Game Faster)
• Increase Blood Supply and Energy Supply of Muscles
• Reach High Performance Goals Without Doping
• Get the Most Out of Your Training Regiment
What is laser therapy?
For a long time now L.A.S.E.R. (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) was an acronym and today a word of common use. The word LASER is the name of a device that projects intense radiation of the light spectrum. It produces a beam of light in which high energies can be concentrated. Laser light has unique physical properties, which no ordinary light has. The unique properties of coherence and monochromaticity are the key to why laser light is so effective compared to other kinds of light in pain reduction and healing. Laser therapy, also known as phototherapy and low level laser therapy, involves the application of low power coherent light to injuries and lesions to stimulate healing and reduce pain. It is used to increase the speed, quality and strength of tissue repair, resolve inflammation and give pain relief. Laser therapy has been found to offer superior healing and pain relieving effects compared to other electrotherapeutic modalities such as ultrasound, especially in chronic problems and in the early stages of acute injuries. Laser therapy is a complete system of treating muscle, tendon, ligament, connective tissue, bone, nerve, and dermal tissues in a non-invasive, drug-free modality.
Is laser therapy safe?
Yes. Laser therapy is a drug-free, non invasive therapy with superior healing ability. However, since lasers produce a high intensity light, one should never shine the laser directly into the eye. Further it is recommended that the laser device not be used directly on any neoplasmic tissue. Pregnant patients should refrain from laser therapy applied directly on the abdomen. Our TerraQuant Cold Laser System also has an FDA Clearance and CE certification, a mark of European safety and legal compliance.
Does laser therapy cause heat damage or cancer in the tissue?
No. The average powers and the type of light source (non-ionizing) do not permit heat-damage or carcinogenic (cancer-causing) effects. Due to increased blood circulation there is sometimes a minimal sensation of warmth locally.
Is laser therapy scientifically well documented?
There are more than 120 double-blind positive studies confirming the clinical effects of laser therapy. More than 300 research reports have been published. Looking at the laser therapy dental literature alone there are over 300 studies. More than 90% of these studies do verify the clinical value of laser therapy. A review of the research literature of studies that produce negative results one finds that low dose was the single most significant factor. By dose is meant the energy of the light delivered to a given unit area during a treatment session. The energy is measured in joules and the area in cm2. Assuming that the power of the laser remains constant during the treatment, the energy of the light will be equal to the power in watts multiplied by the time in seconds during which the light is emitted. Therefore, a laser with more power (watts) can deliver the same amount of energy (joules) in less time. If we use a pulsed laser we can extend the above statement by saying that a pulsed laser with more average power (watts) can deliver the same amount of energy (joules) in less time and at deeper target tissues than continuous wave lasers.
How long will it take before I can see results?
All people respond differently, some can see results after only 3 - 15 cold laser treatments. Chronic conditions are likely to take a bit longer before there is a noticeable improvement. As a rule of thumb, allow at least one or two full courses of treatment before you can expect to see noticeable results.
No medical referral is required.
This information has been provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice.