Laser Therapy in Aberdeen
Thor Low Level Laser Therapy (Light/LED Laser)
Thor Low level Light Therapy (LLLT) is used to:
- Increase the speed, quality and tensile strength of tissue repair- We have results 60% faster in healing times using the laser
- Resolve inflammation quickly- Outstanding for sprains/strains
- Relieve pain (analgesia)- Non-invasive pain relief for acute and chronic pain
How Does it Work?
The red and near infrared light (600nm-1000nm) commonly used in LLLT can be produced by laser or high intensity LEDs. The intensity of LLLT lasers and LED's is not high like a surgical laser. There is no heating effect, this is why they are called cold lasers.
The effects of LLLT are photochemical (like photosynthesis in plants). When the correct intensity and treatment times are used, red and near infrared light reduces oxidative stress and increases ATP. This improves cell metabolism and reduce inflammation. These effects can be enhanced with pulses however when analgesia is required there is a second mechanism which works best when a strong continuous beam is applied.
Why is it Used?
LLLT is popularly used for soft tissue injuries such as:
- Tendonitis
- Joint conditions
- Neuropathic (nerve) pain
- Non-healing leg and pressure ulcers
- Skin rejuvenation
- Lymphatic drainage
- Wound healing- including Pre and post surgical
- Stopping smoking
At Riverside Chiropractic Group we have two different types of probes: LED and LASER. The combination of both LASERs and LEDs deliver photons to both the superficial and the deep tissue. This means that our therapy is the best available and the most effective for natural healing.
The Science Behind Laser Therapy
LLLT works predominately on a protein in mitochondria (cytochrome c oxidase) to increase ATP and reduce oxidative stress. A cascade of mitochondrial and intracellular downstream effects lead to improved tissue repair and reduced inflammation.
Lasers and LED's produce intense beams of light at specific wavelengths. When the right wavelength at the right intensity is used at the correct anatomical location for the right amount of time you can stimulate repair, resolve inflammation and reduce pain.
Please see the video below for the detailed science parts.
How Do I Book For Laser Therapy?
As always you can call our friendly reception team on 01224 211517, email [email protected] or click here to book online.
What is the Research Telling Us?
There are many studies. Here are six strong systematic reviews which have found in favour of LLLT.
BMJ sports medicine journal - systematic review of surgical and conservative interventions for frozen shoulder found strong evidence for LLLT. Click here for more information.
The International Association for the Study of Pain - a global task force on musculoskeletal pain, found strong evidence for Low Level Laser Therapy on myofascial pain syndrome. Click here for more information.
The BMJ - clinical evidence recommendations for tennis elbow 2011 now include LLLT. Click here for more information.
American Physical Therapy Association - guidelines recommend LLLT for Achilles tendonitis. Click here for more information.
Lancet systematic review - "LLLT reduces pain immediately after treatment in acute neck pain and up to 22 weeks after completion of treatment in patients with chronic neck pain". Click here for more information.
World Health Organisation - Bone and Joint Task Force for neck pain Low Level Laser Therapy "more effective than no treatment, sham, or alternative interventions". Click here for more information.
The Lancet - reported in August 2010 that the systematic review of LLLT for neck pain was in their top 20 most downloaded papers for 2010. Click here for more information.
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