Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a therapy for a wide range
of ailments. As the name suggests, lasers are used as the main
tool.
LLLT uses a soft laser as opposed to hard laser. Soft lasers
are soft because they have a lower energy level. The
laser types which are approved for use in LLLT are:
There have been rougly 100 double-blind positive studies to
confirm the clinical effectiveness of such techniques.
The four distinct effects of Low Level Laser Therapy (A,B,C, and D) are as
follows:
- A
- Growth factor response within cells and tissue as
a result of increased ATP and protein
synthesis
- Improved cell proliferation
- Change in cell membrane permeability to calcium
up-take
- B
- C - Strengthening the immune system response via
increasing levels of lymphocyte activity and through a
newly researched mechanism termed photomodulation of
blood.
- D - Acupuncture point stimulation
LLLT uses red light lasers because red light lasers absorb
mitochondria. Red light will not penetrate below the skin
surface, potentially damaging tissue.
The most common therapies are for the following ailments: