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| How Does It Work? |
All light has an effect on the cells of the human body. What that effect is shall be determined by the wavelengths of light applied. The cold laser produces a beam of light that has a specific wavelength and frequency. When the light of the laser is applied around the knee joint the light penetrates deep into the tissue layers. The light sensitive chromophores within the cells absorb light energy and this initiates a series of important photochemical changes to allow the healing process to begin. This chemical reaction in the cell allows several things to occur:
- Stimulates Healing and Repair of Tissues
- Increases Tissue Strength
- Reduces/Eliminates Pain
- Reduces Swelling/Inflammation
- Promotes Faster Wound Healing
- Stimulates Nerve Function
- Promotes Cellular Oxygenation/Detoxification
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This flowchart demonstrates how cold lasers create a cellular cascade to reduce inflammation.* |
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This flowchart demonstrates how cold lasers create a cellular cascade to reduce/eliminate pain.* |
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This flowchart demonstrates how cold lasers create a cellular cascade to reduce healing time.*
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| *These flowcharts are from Practical Pain Management, Nov/Dec 2003 Laser-Accelerated Inflammation/Pain Reduction and Healing. Richard Martin, BS, CLT. |
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