Technical Information on the Class IV

10 Watt Therapeutic Laser

There are thousands of published research studies supporting the efficacy of laser therapy for many different conditions. Laser therapy has been used in Europe for over 40 years and extensively in the United States for over 10 years (our FDA is a little slow!)

 

Laser therapy or "photobiomodulation" is the use of specific wavelengths of light (red and infrared) to create therapeutic effects. Class IV therapeutic laser refers to a class of powerful lasers that provide penetration into deeper injured tissues. Laser treatments range between 3 to 9 minutes depending on the size of the area being treated. Laser is given in addition to other treatments such as soft tissue therapies and joint manipulation.

 

Some clinical effects include accelerated healing time, pain reduction, increased circulation, decreased swelling, inflammation and decreased scar-tissue formation. Laser therapy is painless and can reduce muscle spasm and stiffness, which can lead to immediate pain relief.

 

The infrared light of laser therapy interacts with the tissues at the cellular level to increase cellular metabolic activity. The increase in cell activity improves transport of nutrients across the cell membrane and increases production of ATP ( an energy carrier). This increase in ATP leads to beneficial effects that improve cell function and health.