ASSUNTA HOSPITAL SERIES
Laser therapy is the non-invasive use of laser energy to generate a photochemical response in damaged or dysfunctional tissue. It is a FDA cleared treatment method that reduces inflammation and pain.
It is a safe, scientifically proven and trusted treatment from USA.
This method is recommended for elderly suffering from all forms of arthritis, degeneration, injury, diabetic wounds.
This unique therapy can be used as:
- an adjunct to prescription drugs.
- a pre-surgery treatment or substitute for surgery.
- post-surgery treatment to accelerate healing.
- a long-term pain management.
- acute injury treatment.
Biological effect of DTLT:
- Reduce inflammation
- Effective pain relief
- Accelerated tissue repair & cell growth
- Improved vascular activity
- Reduce scar tissue
- Nerve regeneration
- Immuno regulation
- Faster wound healing
How does laser therapy affect wound healing?
Chronic wounds are a major source of disability for many people. They are notoriously difficult to treat with standard protocols. Often chronic wounds occur on the feet and lower limbs as a result of poor circulation. Diabetes and atherosclerosis are common contributing factors. Laser therapy has been proven to speed healing and resolution of skin ulcers and chronic wounds.
- Accelerates tissue repair
- Improve vascular activity
- Reduces infection & slough
- Help with intracellular processes in cells
- Anti-inflammation
- Increase oxygenation of cell
- Enhance the lymphatic drainage and improve blood circulation
- Stimulate collagen production for wound healing
- Long- term pain relief
5 things you should know about DTLT:
- It reduces pain and inflammation without side effects
- It can be used for acute and chronic conditions
- Treatments can be customized for each situation.
- Treatments feel good. You will feel a soothing warmth as the laser is delivered.
- Treatments are fast. It usually takes 5-10 minutes depending on the size, depth and acuteness of the condition.
Results can be immediate, but the most observed results are after 3 to 5 treatment sessions. The body continues to benefit from the effects of the therapy for 18-24 hours after treatment. During this time, modulated cellular activity leads to decreased pain and inflammation.
Conditions treated with laser are:
| 1. Arthritis
2. Bell’s palsy 3. Fractures 4. Migraine & headache 5. Neuropathy 6. Post-surgical recovery 7. Rotator cuff injuries 8. Soft tissue injuries 9. Temporomandibular joint syndrome 10. Wound healing |
11. Achilles tendonitis
12. Cervical pain 13. Lumbar & sciatic pain 14. Muscle spams 15. Plantar fasciitis 16. Rheumatoid arthritis 17. Sinusitis 18. Stroke 19. Thoracic spine 20. Sprain / strain
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