Cold Lasers...Credible or Cold Fusion

Cold Lasers…Credible Modality or Cold Fusion

Cold Lasers, aka Low Level Lasers, are an emerging trend in rehabilitation. Specifically in relation to the treatment of carpel tunnel and low back pain. Among the known effects of “Laser Therapy” are:

• Endorphin release

• Anti-inflammatory

• Increased enzyme production

• Facilitation of Cellular repair

• Increased ATP (Adenosine TriPhospate) production

• Increased blood flow

• Increased lymphatic flow

Clinical use of laser began in 1967, they have been used throughout Europe for years, and they are now FDA approved. Cold lasers are defined as such because they are low powered, and do not emit heat. Most of your patients will feel little or no sensation when they are being treated.

Cold lasers have been found to be effective for:

• Pain relief for low back pain, spondylosis, knee osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid conditions.

• Increasing the rate that soft tissue injuries and wounds heal. They are especially effective to treat Carpel Tunnel Syndrome.

In