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Laser therapy treats acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries and degenerative conditions. By speeding up the cell’s metabolism, our laser treatment helps you heal faster.
Low-Intensity Laser Therapy in Calgary to Treat Chronic & Acute Injuries
At Alberta Back and Neck Rehab & Sports Injuries Clinic in Calgary, we use one of the most powerful lasers on the market today. Laser therapy treats acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries and degenerative conditions. By speeding up the cell’s metabolism, our laser treatment helps you heal faster. Schedule a consultation with one of our chiropractors to see if laser therapy is right for you.
Benefits of Low Intensity Laser Therapy
TThrough the action of photo-bio-stimulation of light reactive biological receptors (chromophores) in the body, Low-Intensity Laser Therapy (LILT) significantly accelerates and enhances the body’s natural defence. It repairs components in the presence of injury, inflammation, and certain disease processes. By modifying the effects and limiting the duration of inflammation as well as enhancing specific repair and healing processes, LILT is consistent in providing pain relief, reducing injury damage and loss of function, in addition to facilitating more rapid repair and stronger healed tissue structures.
Short Term Effects
1: Production and release of beta-endorphins (these are morphine like substances produced by various cells in the body that inhibit the sensation of pain).
2: The short-term effect is significant in 5-10% of cases during or after the conclusion of the initial treatment, but is not as important as the long term or cumulative effect.
Long term or cumulative effects
ATP (adenosine triphosphate) production is increased resulting in improved cellular metabolism. DNA is substantially increased. DNA codes for the production of proteins that are the building blocks of tissues. Neurotransmission is facilitated due to elevated levels of serotonin and acetylcholine Mitochondrial activity is stimulated resulting in an increase in the number and size of mitochondria. This results in an increase in cell metabolism resulting in an increase in cell replication. Modulation of macrophages, fibroblasts, and other white blood cells Angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels). Regulates cell membrane potential, essential in Na, Cl- and Kion transfer (electrolyte balance). Cytokines and other chemicals enhancing cellular communications are released.
Other effects
The immune response is stimulated. Lymphatic drainage is improved. The histamine response is positively altered. Production of growth hormone is increased. Stimulation of the healing processes is accompanied by relief of symptoms.
Conditions Treated
The Musculoskeletal Problems Most Effectively Treated Are:
General
Repetitive stress injury Fibromyalgia Carpal tunnel syndrome Reflex sympathetic dystrophy Rotator cuff tear Tempero-mandibular joint problems
Injuries
Ligament & tendon tears Contusions Fractures with associated soft tissues injuries Facet joint syndrome Subluxations / post-dislocation.
Inflammatory
Tendonitis Bursitis Myositis Fasciitis Synovitis Rheumatoid arthritis
Degenerative
Osteoarthritis Discogenic & vertebrogenic radiculopathy Chondromalacia patella Calcifications (e.g. bone spurs)
Other Applications
Wound healing Dermal ulcers Venous stasis Atherosclerotic Compression Diabetic
A partial list of conditions which have responded well to laser therapy:
Sports Injuries
Tennis Elbow (lateral epicondylitis) Golfers Elbow (medial epicondylitis) Runner’s knee (patello-femoral syndrome).
Work-related injuries
Back pain Carpal tunnel syndrome
Wound Healing
Diabetic foot ulcers Venous stasis ulcers Decubitus ulcers Burns (thermal and chemical) Jumper’s knee (patello-tendinitis) Heel cushion pain (plantar fasciitis) Sprains, strains & tendonitis.
Arthritis
Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis.
Pain control
Radiculopathy Neuralgia Sciatica
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