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What is Low
Intensity Laser Therapy?
Low Intensity
Laser Therapy (LILT) is the use of monochromatic light
emission from low intensity diode or an array of high
intensity Super Luminous Diodes to treat musculoskeletal
injuries, chronic & degenerative conditions and to heal
wounds. The light source is placed in contact with tissue
allowing photon energy to penetrate and interact with
various intracellular biomolecules, resulting in the
restoration of normal cell morphology & function. This
therapy enhances the body’s natural healing process.
What Does Low
Intensity Laser Therapy Do?
By affecting and
reversing the course of offending pathology at the cellular
level, laser therapy optimizes the restoration of injured
tissue to return to a normal level with regard to both
structure and function. This leads to the alleviation of
symptoms, including pain. The beneficial effects of laser
therapy are cumulative over the course of a series of
treatments.
How Long Does a
Treatment Take?
Treatments vary
from 15 minutes to one hour in length depending on the
condition and area treated. 
How Many
Treatments Are Needed?
The number of
treatments will vary with regard to the individual problem.
Just as every medical condition varies, so is the response
to therapy. The onset of pain relief varies depending on
each patient’s response to LILT. In a recent clinical report
based on over 1000 patients treated with the BioFlex
Professional LILT system, patients averaged 9.2 treatments
to resolve their condition. For some patients, one treatment
is sufficient; in others, more may be required.
Are There Any
Contraindications to Laser Therapy?
Yes. The basic
contraindications are:
The first
trimester of pregnancy and patients on photoactive
medication.
Note that the
LILT technology is safe for patients who have implants,
hardware and other restorative materials from previous
surgeries.
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