What is low level laser therapy?
LLLT is the application of light (usually a low powered laser or LED typically power range of (10mW500mW). Light with a wavelength in the red to near infrared region of the spectrum (650nm905nm), is generally employed because these wavelengths have the ability to penetrate skin, and soft/hard tissues and are proven in clinical trials to have a good effect on pain, inflammation and tissue repair. The power density (irradiance) is usually between 5W/cm2 and is applied to an injury or to a painful site for 3060 seconds a few times a week for several weeks.The result is a reduction of inflammation, pain relief and accelerated tissue regeneration.
low level laser therapy in the treatment of pain
Acute orthopedic conditions such as sprains, strains, post-surgical pain, a whiplash injury, muscular back pain, cervical or lumbar radiculopathy, tendinitis and chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, frozen shoulder, neck and back pain, epicondylitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinopathy, fibromyalgia, plantar fasciitis, post tibial fracture surgery and chronic regional pain syndrome are amenable to LLLT.