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Laser Physical Therapy |
Physical therapy
(also known as physiotherapy) is a health profession
concerned with the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of
disease and disability through physical means. It is based
upon principles of medical science, and is generally held
to be within the sphere of conventional (rather than
alternative) medicine. Physiotherapy is practiced by
physiotherapists (also known as physical therapists),
though aspects may also be practiced under supervised
delegation by physiotherapy assistants or other health
professionals.
Recently cleared by the FDA,Low Level Laser Therapy - (LLLT)
light-emitting medical devices have been used in the
treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Relief of Muscle and
Joint Pain, Arthritis, Muscle Spasm, Relief of Stiffness,
and the Promotion of Muscle Relaxation.
In contrast to general surgical or cosmetic lasers that
produce heat and thermo-destructive laser energy, Low Level
Laser Therapy - (LLLT) produces no harm to human tissue in
normal use.What
are the advantages of laser therapy?
It takes less time for patients to heal after laser
surgery.
Lasers are more precise than standard surgical tools.
Less damage to normal tissues.
Less likely to get infections.
patients usually have less pain, bleeding, swelling, and
scarring. With laser therapy,
Laser operations are usually shorter. In fact, laser
therapy can often be done on an outpatient basis.
What are the
disadvantages of laser therapy?
Laser therapy also has several limitations.
Strict safety precautions must be followed. Also, laser
Surgeons must have specialized training before they can do
laser therapy.
Therapy is expensive and requires bulky equipment.
Effects of laser therapy may not last long, so doctors may
have to repeat the treatment for a patient to get the full
benefit.
Laser may be used
to:
Remove tumors
Seal blood vessels
Seal lymph vessels to reduce swelling and decrease the
spread of tumor cells
Seal nerve endings to reduce postoperative pain
Remove warts, moles, and tattoos
Reduce the appearance of skin wrinkles
Remove hair
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